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Every week, Solenne Niedercorn engages with those who innovate, experiment, and make strategic decisions in the financial industry.FinTech & InsurTech entrepreneurs, financial institution executives, investors… they share their visions, challenges, and behind-the-scenes insights into their successes.🎙️ What you’ll discover on Finscale :🔹 The evolving role of finance professionals and institutions in today’s landscape.🔹 The structuring of private deals and new investment vehicles.🔹 The integration of impact and technology in asset management.🔹 The challenges and opportunities in startup/corporate partnerships.From Within by Finscale – Unique episodes exploring the inner transformation of leaders and organizations.An authentic dive into the human, emotional, and cultural dimensions of business.🚀 Finscale is also a full-service ecosystem for financial leaders :🔹 Finscale Private Talks – Exclusive strategic meetings connecting key industry players.🔹 Coaching & Advisory – Personalized guidance from Solenne Niedercorn for executives and financial institutions.🔹 Sponsorship & Partnerships – Unique opportunities to position yourself at the heart of financial transformation.📢 The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major listening platforms.🔗 Explore all our services at: https://finscale.business******************Credentials music: Sneaky Snitch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.
Latest episodes

May 25, 2024 • 31min
#41 - Charlie Tafoya (Chronograph) - Data : the lifeblood of Private Equity warfare.
There is still a long way to go to transform the PE industry, which still relies on Excel for many tasks. These manual processes are a golden opportunity for anyone looking to innovate in the industry and help the constellation of players in this ecosystem improve their efficiency and better serve their clients. I reached out to Chronograph because I am well aware of the work they have been doing for years to streamline data management, analytics, and reporting.
This US-based solution offers a portfolio monitoring software that makes life easier for PE investors across the globe.
Charlie shares with us their story and how the initially LP-focused offering naturally expanded to GPs.
We discuss the solution and the specific problems it addresses. One of the three essential pillars of the PE stack.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

May 22, 2024 • 7min
[EXCERPT] #41 - Charlie Tafoya (Chronograph) - Data : the lifeblood of Private Equity warfare.
This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday.
There is still a long way to go to transform the PE industry, which still relies on Excel for many tasks. These manual processes are a golden opportunity for anyone looking to innovate in the industry and help the constellation of players in this ecosystem improve their efficiency and better serve their clients. I reached out to Chronograph because I am well aware of the work they have been doing for years to streamline data management, analytics, and reporting.
This US-based solution offers a portfolio monitoring software that makes life easier for PE investors across the globe.
Charlie shares with us their story and how the initially LP-focused offering naturally expanded to GPs.
We discuss the solution and the specific problems it addresses. One of the three essential pillars of the PE stack.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

May 11, 2024 • 35min
#40 - Hillel Zidel (Kennet Partners) - SaaS: A comprehensive look with a veteran investor
I've been discussing SaaS on the podcast for years. In his renowned article "Why software is eating the world", Marc Andreessen explained that software would take over large portions of the economy, driven by the proliferation and success of the SaaS model. This model has shifted us from physical and localised systems to global, scalable, and efficient software solutions. Thirteen years after these insights, what do we think about SaaS?
It's a topic I've been eager to explore with an expert. Hillel, who has years of experience investing in B2B SaaS, joined me for this discussion.
We covered many topics, including the evolution of pricing models, the value proposition, the transformation of incumbents, the shift to cloud-based services, and more recently, topics related to AI.
This was an opportunity for me to introduce you to Kennet, whom I know well. We discussed the funds, the thesis, and certain investments, such as Eloomi, which have exited. This investment allows us to talk about KPIs and the role of sustainable growth in investment decisions.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

May 8, 2024 • 7min
[EXCERPT] #40 - Hillel Zidel (Kennet Partners) - SaaS: A comprehensive look with a veteran investor
Excerpt of the episode released on Sunday.
I've been discussing SaaS on the podcast for years. In his renowned article "Why software is eating the world", Marc Andreessen explained that software would take over large portions of the economy, driven by the proliferation and success of the SaaS model. This model has shifted us from physical and localised systems to global, scalable, and efficient software solutions. Thirteen years after these insights, what do we think about SaaS?
It's a topic I've been eager to explore with an expert. Hillel, who has years of experience investing in B2B SaaS, joined me for this discussion.
We covered many topics, including the evolution of pricing models, the value proposition, the transformation of incumbents, the shift to cloud-based services, and more recently, topics related to AI.
This was an opportunity for me to introduce you to Kennet, whom I know well. We discussed the funds, the thesis, and certain investments, such as Eloomi, which have exited. This investment allows us to talk about KPIs and the role of sustainable growth in investment decisions.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Apr 27, 2024 • 43min
#39 - Ronit Ghose (Citi) - Past, present and future of Money
I'm excited to speak with Ronit this week. He has a talent for simplifying finance from a macro perspective and can think conceptually about the industry's future. Recently, this brilliant mind from Citi published a new book on the industry's future. He presents a comprehensive overview of money throughout history, spanning from ancient times to the present day and beyond.
This episode provides us with a great opportunity to gain perspective and focus on some incredible aspects that tech in finance enables, such as promoting greater inclusion and providing access to banking services for women. These use cases demonstrate that change is indeed underway and is accelerating.
I share Ronit's passion for discussing the future. So, I'll let you enjoy this beautiful retrospective guided by his book. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Apr 26, 2024 • 7min
[EXCERPT] #39 - Ronit Ghose (Citi) - Past, present and future of Money
Excerpt of the episode released on Sunday.
I'm excited to speak with Ronit this week. He has a talent for simplifying finance from a macro perspective and can think conceptually about the industry's future. Recently, this brilliant mind from Citi published a new book on the industry's future. He presents a comprehensive overview of money throughout history, spanning from ancient times to the present day and beyond.
This episode provides us with a great opportunity to gain perspective and focus on some incredible aspects that tech in finance enables, such as promoting greater inclusion and providing access to banking services for women. These use cases demonstrate that change is indeed underway and is accelerating.
I share Ronit's passion for discussing the future. So, I'll let you enjoy this beautiful retrospective guided by his book. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Apr 13, 2024 • 49min
#38 - Lukky Ahmed (Climate X) - Understanding climate risk with a business approach
The topic of Climate Risk is one that deeply concerns me, as it does many individuals I engage with. In the financial world, it's a subject that's perceived in vastly different ways, depending on whom you speak to. I was keen to have this conversation because Climate X's method strikes me as pragmatic, sensible, and attuned to business realities, a rarity in the climate risk analysis arena.
Lukky, the CEO of Climate X, is an intriguing figure with a profound grasp of his field. He has consistently impressed me since our initial meeting. Our discussion delves into their business methodology and the development of their Spectra model—an impressive and user-friendly tool.
We explore how this UK-based start-up achieves global reach in providing climate risk data by fusing scientific research with econometrics to produce comprehensive climate risk analytics. I assure you, the conversation is not just enlightening but genuinely captivating.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Apr 10, 2024 • 7min
[EXCERPT] #38 - Lukky Ahmed (Climate X) - Understanding climate risk with a business approach
This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday.
The topic of Climate Risk is one that deeply concerns me, as it does many individuals I engage with. In the financial world, it's a subject that's perceived in vastly different ways, depending on whom you speak to. I was keen to have this conversation because Climate X's method strikes me as pragmatic, sensible, and attuned to business realities, a rarity in the climate risk analysis arena.
Lukky, the CEO of Climate X, is an intriguing figure with a profound grasp of his field. He has consistently impressed me since our initial meeting. Our discussion delves into their business methodology and the development of their Spectra model—an impressive and user-friendly tool.
We explore how this UK-based start-up achieves global reach in providing climate risk data by fusing scientific research with econometrics to produce comprehensive climate risk analytics. I assure you, the conversation is not just enlightening but genuinely captivating.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Mar 30, 2024 • 31min
#37 - Florian Wimmer (Blockpit) - Track crypto investments and outsmart your taxes
About three years ago, I began to explore the story of Florian, an early cryptocurrency advocate and tax expert with experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms.
Nearly a decade ago, Florian grappled with the tax declaration challenges that all crypto holders face. Currently, a minority accurately report their crypto earnings, but this may shift in 2026 due to the impending introduction of DAC 8.
This directive aims to give tax authorities the information they need to track and assess the tax implications of crypto-generated income by creating a standardised framework for cross-border reporting.
The potential market for Blockpit is vast. Our conversation spans Blockpit's technological core, their client base, and their global expansion efforts. I find the complexities of audit trails and risk management, especially regarding cyber risks, particularly challenging. You'll see just how seriously this Austrian start-up takes these challenges.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Mar 28, 2024 • 8min
[EXCERPT] #37 - Florian Wimmer (Blockpit) - Track crypto investments and outsmart your taxes
This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday.
About three years ago, I began to explore the story of Florian, an early cryptocurrency advocate and tax expert with experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms.
Nearly a decade ago, Florian grappled with the tax declaration challenges that all crypto holders face. Currently, a minority accurately report their crypto earnings, but this may shift in 2026 due to the impending introduction of DAC 8.
This directive aims to give tax authorities the information they need to track and assess the tax implications of crypto-generated income by creating a standardised framework for cross-border reporting.
The potential market for Blockpit is vast. Our conversation spans Blockpit's technological core, their client base, and their global expansion efforts. I find the complexities of audit trails and risk management, especially regarding cyber risks, particularly challenging. You'll see just how seriously this Austrian start-up takes these challenges.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.