Journey through Asia's revolutionary payments landscape in this new episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! where Theodora Lau sits down with Monica Jasuja, a prominent Asian fintech and payments strategist, to unpack the region's digital transformation. Explore how India's UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is reshaping the future of digital payments in India, driving unprecedented growth in mobile money movement across the continent. We dive deep into: The rapid adoption of UPI technology in India and its global expansion Financial inclusion strategies in Southeast Asian emerging markets How local culture shapes payment innovation and adoption rates Watch for developments in digital identity and cybersecurity in 2025, and how AI in financial services will evolve beyond chatbots. Tune in to understand how AI, payments, and digital inclusion are converging to create the next wave of fintech and regtech advancement across the world. Whether you're a fintech professional, payment industry expert, or digital transformation enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into Asia's fintech revolution and its global implications.

Is our education system ready for the AI revolution in finance? Join Theodora Lau as she explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial innovation, and educational transformation with special guest Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld, CEO & Founder of the marthaverse. In this eye-opening episode of One Vision — The FinTech Fuse, we dive deep into: • How technological advancement is reshaping our daily lives • Why the digital divide threatens inclusive innovation • The crucial role of education in fostering innovation and equality • Essential frameworks for global AI regulation in finance • Strategies for becoming AI-ready Dr. Boeckenfeld shares invaluable insights on bridging the gap between rapid technological advancement and human adaptation through education. From critical thinking development to regulatory considerations, this episode offers a comprehensive look at preparing for an AI-led future. #Fintech #AI #FutureOfWork #FinancialServices #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #LifeLongLearning Related Episode:- The future (of money and finance) is a blur

Setting up a business for the first time is not easy and setting up a tech business with no tech experience for the first time is even harder. One person who has done this is Jerome Forde the CEO and founder of HR Duo. I recently spoke to Jerome Forde. Jerome talks about his background, what HR Duo does, Covid, AI and more. More about HR Duo: HR Duo was established by Jerome Forde, their CEO, who has over 30 years of experience in human resources. Jerome was motivated by a desire to advance HR practices through technology, which he felt were not keeping pace with other workplace advancements. At HR Duo, Jerome has simplified the complexities of workforce management, including staff scheduling and payroll, HR compliance, and managing the employment lifecycle. Their approach features a unique 'once and done' method, focusing on people-first policies and procedures deployed smartly through their Content Hub.

Jump into the latest episode of One Vision with Theodora Lau, featuring Noelle Russell, Chief AI Officer of the AI Leadership Institute. They chat about responsible AI, education, and the future of work — plus the thrills and spills of AI regulation. With all the excitement around AI, it is easy to get distracted and run straight for the shiny new toy. Noelle’s golden advice? Know your tool’s true purpose. From the boardroom to the whiteboard and keyboard, it is crucial for everyone to grasp AI’s business potential and best practices. And leaders need to create an internal environment that encourages open use of AI and fosters responsible innovation. The future of AI is bright and agentic. Tune in for a fun and insightful ride!

Since Oracle changed the licensing for Java in January 2023, there has been growing demand from customers looking to switch away due to extra costs being imposed. Last summer Azul conducted a study of Oracle Java customers with 86% saying they are migrating all or some of their use and 47% expressed a desire to use an open-source distribution like OpenJDK.  Despite this appetite for change there are still somewhat cliched perceptions about moving to an open source-based JDK, even though the OpenJDK is based on the same source code as Oracle Java. There are some concerns about “better the devil you know” and a preconception that migration is difficult, but as the study showed 75% completed their migration to the OpenJDK within 12 months. To learn more about this I spoke to Scott Sellers, co-founder and CEO of Azul. Scott talks about his background, what Azul does, Azul’s benchmarking tests, Azul’s new Java Performance Engineering Lab and more.  More about Scott Sellers: With more than 30 years of successful leadership in building high technology companies and delivering advanced products to market, Scott provides the overall strategic leadership and visionary direction for Azul Systems.  Scott has a consistent proven track record of vision, leadership, and success in enterprise, consumer and scientific markets. Prior to co-founding Azul Systems, Scott founded 3dfx Interactive, a graphics processor company that pioneered the 3D graphics market for personal computers and game consoles. Scott served at 3dfx as Vice President of Engineering, CTO and as a member of the board of directors and delivered 7 award-winning products and developed 14 different graphics processors. After a successful initial public offering, 3dfx was later acquired by NVIDIA Corporation.  Prior to 3dfx, Scott was a CPU systems architect at Pellucid, later acquired by MediaVision. Before Pellucid, Scott was a member of the technical staff at Silicon Graphics where he designed high-performance workstations. Scott graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor of science, earning magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors. Scott has been granted 8 patents in high performance graphics and computing and is a regularly invited keynote speaker at industry conferences.

Join Theodora Lau and Stephanie Foster in this week’s One Vision — FinTech Fuse! as they dive into Georgia's booming fintech scene, where 80% of US payment transactions are processed. Atlanta, nicknamed "Transaction Alley," is the hub of this fintech revolution, handling more than half of the nation’s credit card processing. In this episode, we feature Laura Gibson Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. Discover the evolution of fintech education and the Academy's focus on experiential learning, supported by partnerships with industry giants like BlackRock and U.S. Bank Elavon. Since its inception, the Academy has influenced over 8,000 students and sparked increased interest in the finance-tech intersection. Learn about Laura’s global upbringing and its impact on her innovative perspective. Tune in for an insightful discussion that’s shaping the future of fintech!

As we often say, look East for fintech innovation. Luckily, you don’t have to get on a plane this time. In this week’s One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Join Sanjeev Kumar — CEO at WhiteSight, and Theodora Lau, as they chat about the growing fintech ecosystem in Brazil, Asia, and the Middle East, challenges and opportunities in fintech globalization, and the importance of customer trust. Can we build global fintechs or will they stay local and specialized? How will the fintech ecosystem evolve for small and medium-sized businesses? Are fintechs delivering on customer trust? Tune in and find out! *** About Whitesight Fintech Research: https://whitesight.net/  About Sanjeef Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-fintech/ *** About One Vision: One Vision podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful innovation to the spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The new season, Fintech Fuse! features the powerful trio of women in fintech: Barb McLean, Stephanie Foster, and Theodora Lau.  ***  ► Unconventional Ventures: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/  ► Subscribe to newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2ke9spzm  ► Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/37hhrn72  ► More One Vision podcast episodes: https://shows.acast.com/one-vision 

Last week Bo an English electric scooter company launched in Ireland. Before testing out the scooter which I loved and had fun riding, I met up with Oscar Morgan Co-Founder and CEO of Bo. Oscar spoke to me about what Bo does, how Bo rides so well, how the name Bo was chosen, their launch in Dublin and more.  More about Bo: Bo [Bomobility], an award-winning pioneer in the global mobility industry, is dedicated to achieving a better future through development of the best light electric vehicles on earth. First unveiled in 2022, this year sees the start of production of their highly-anticipated Bo M: The Electric Scooter for adults.

Cato Networks⁠, a Climb Channel Solutions vendor, is the leading Secure Access Service Edge provider in the world, having pioneered the cloud-native architecture which is improving online speeds and security while moving away from a reliance on data centres. The company recently announced that it had surpassed $200 million in ARR —doubling ARR in under two years.  This means they are the fastest company to reach this milestone since LinkedIn. Cato Networks recently attended a Climb Channel Solutions event in Dublin and I spoke to Mark Draper, EMEA Channel Cato Networks.  Mark talks about his background, SASE, the Cato cloud, Gartner and more. More about Mark Draper: Mark Draper is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in channel management across the EMEA and UK&I regions. Currently serving as Vice President of EMEA Channel at Cato Networks, previous positions include Director of EMEA Channel at Cato Networks, Sr Manager of EMEA Channel at Gigamon, and Sr Manager of UK&I Channel at Juniper Networks. Mark also held the role of Channel Lead for UK&I at FireEye, Inc. and was a Partner Account Manager at Juniper Networks, showcasing a strong background in channel strategy and partnership development.

It is no longer a question of whether financial institutions need AI, but more a question of what use cases we should focus on first, and how we can best scale the technology. In this special episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chats with John Duigenan, General Manager, Global Financial Services Industry with IBM Technology, and Shanker Ramamurthy, Global Managing Partner Banking & Financial Markets with IBM Consulting, on what to expect at the upcoming Money 20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas. From scaling generative AI across the financial services enterprise, to trustworthy AI best practices and top use cases for GenAI, the agenda is packed with insights from IBM experts with deep knowledge in modernization, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Join us where fintech meets responsible AI, and let’s shape the future of banking together. ** To learn more about IBM’s insights, expectations, and recommendations for the banking industry when it comes to the most significant development in technology in decades, check out these sessions and stop at IBM's conference space in Meeting Room MR 2202.   October 27 at 10:20 AM PT — Generative AI: The New Accelerator for SME Banking with Shanker Ramamurthy, IBM Consulting & Steve Van Wyk and Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) October 28 at 10:00 AM PM — Technology & the Future of Financial Services with Gary Cohn, Chairman IBM October 29 at 10:00 AM PT — Reimagining Treasury & Cash Management  with Matthew Angelstad, IBM Consulting & Kartik Kaushik, RBC Capital Markets October 29 at 1:55 PM PT — Consumer Complaints: Reduce Risk and Improve Compliance through AI-Based Analysis with Maya Wilson, IBM Promontory You can find all the details here!  https://www.ibm.com/events/money2020  #AI #FinTech #FinancialServices #IBMPartner #Money2020USA  **