IBS Intelligence Podcasts

Rajesh Mirjankar, Managing Director, CEO and Co-Founder, Kiya.aiKiya.ai unveiled Bharatmeta at VivaTech in Paris in June. What makes Bharatmeta different to other metaverses is its focus not on gaming and virtual goods but commerce and finance. It is an approach designed to allow real world businesses to extend their reach online. Bharatmeta also caters to users of laptops and mobiles as well as those with headsets and in kiosks. It is designed thus too appeal to both India’s urban and rural populations. In this in-depth interview, Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Kiya.ai’s Managing Director and CEO, Rajesh Mirjankar. 

Rachael Greaves, Co-Founder & CEO, Castlepoint SystemsIssues surrounding so-called black box AI are already well known. While it is accepted that artificial intelligence is now part of the way we do business, long-term implementation and broader acceptance will only come if AI is transparent, explainable and, when necessary, contestable. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Rachael Greaves, Co-Founder and CEO of data management consultancy Castlepoint Systems. 

Amit Darda, Co-Founder & Director, ModefinIn the IBS Intelligence Sales League Table (SLT) 2023, Modefin led the way in digital banking in Africa. The company focuses on new frontiers in FinTech, bringing new-age banking to urban and rural landscapes alike through AI-driven solutions, customer-oriented applications, and cyber security-embedded products. Amit Darda, Co-Founder and Director of Modefin speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about how banks should be making the most of their data resources.

Ralph Dangelmaier, Chief Executive Officer, BlueSnapSome 31% of companies that sell internationally use 4 or more solutions to meet their global payment needs. They may face issues including low authorization rates, checkout abandonment, compliance challenges, technical debt and so on. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO of BlueSnap.

Myles Bertrand, Chief Executive Officer, TuumThe aim of the game is to have banks replace their legacy systems quickly and safely, reduce maintenance spending and create exciting new digital opportunities. Welcome to the world of next generation core banking! Tuum offers a smart migration approach, the ability to operate multiple business lines from a single system, and allows for business transformation. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Myles Bertrand, Chief Executive Officer of Tuum. 

Ngetha Waithaka, General Partner, Norrsken22Norrsken 22 is an independent and for-profit growth fund targeting tech developments on the African continent. Building new financial ecosystems in Africa has thrown the limitations of the financial infrastructure into sharp relief but there are solutions. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Norrsken22’s General Partner Ngetha Waithaka. 

Kristian Gjerding, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Head of Strategic Execution, CellPoint DigitalPayment orchestration integrates and manages the end-to-end payment process but the market is evolving in two directions: fully bundled solutions versus payment orchestration solutions. What factors would be at play to make a merchant choose one or the other? Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Kristian Gjerding, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Head of Strategic Execution of CellPoint Digital.

Gopal Sharma, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Clari5Increasing adoption of digital payments solutions by banks and financial institutions has, inevitably led to rising levels of attempted fraudulent behaviour. We review the precautions necessary – both on the part of the banks and by customers as the threat surface expands. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Gopal Sharma, Chief Product and Technology Officer at  financial crime management solutions provider Clari5. 

Jason Thompson, CEO, PartiorHarnessing the blockchain and smart contracts technology, Partior has created an open platform that enables banks around the world to provide real-time cross-border multi-currency payments, trade finance, foreign exchange and DVP securities settlements. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Partior’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Thompson.

Nick Drewett, Chief Commercial Officer, Engine by StarlingStarling Bank leads the digital pack among the UK’s challenger banks. Now it is marketing its homegrown tech solution, giving banks, building societies, FinTechs and corporates the ability to build banking products on the SaaS platform. The bank has more than 3.6 million customers and is now taking the Engine technology global, aiming to power the banks of the future. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Nick Drewett, Chief Commercial Officer, Engine by Starling.