

At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations
Forefront Communications
At Forefront Communications, the capital markets and institutional fintech are at the heart of our work. Our hope is that this podcast will help our followers stay informed, highlight key industry developments and delve into the people, companies and thought processes that keep the capital markets and fintech humming.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 11min
Episode 63: Corporate Social Responsibility and Wall Street Rides FAR
In this episode of At the Forefront, our VP and Head of Content Sam Belden sits down with Account Manager Lindsey Patterson to discuss Forefront’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program and our ongoing involvement with Rides FAR as we gear up for this year's ride

Aug 1, 2024 • 18min
Episode 62: Be Next
In this special CMO Edition of our At the Forefront podcast, Co-Managing Partners Eric Soderberg and Mark Dowd discuss Forefront's recently launched "Be Next" campaign, which highlights our firm's transformational work for clients, displays the substantial value we've created and challenges other B2B fintech leaders to "be next." Tune in to hear more about four companies we’ve propelled to market leadership and successful exits – plus, hear Mark and Eric's predictions for what institutional fintechs could be the next to make major industry waves.

Jul 25, 2024 • 20min
Episode 61: Kirill Bensonoff, New Silver
Kirill Bensonoff, CEO and Co-Founder of New Silver, a fintech providing fast, convenient and flexible capital to real estate investors, joins to discuss the real estate investment landscape and how technological innovations like blockchain and AI can bring efficiency to the space.

Jul 18, 2024 • 23min
Episode 60: Cross-Border Payments, FX & The Impact on Global Commerce
In the latest episode of At the Forefront, our VP & Head of Content Sam Belden is joined by Steve Dooley of Convera to discuss Convera’s Fintech 2025+ report, which examines key trends in the cross-border payments industry and the major trends and technologies impacting global commerce today.

Jul 11, 2024 • 20min
Episode 59: Shifting the Landscape – Gearing Up for STA's 91st Annual Market Structure Conference
In this episode of At the Forefront, our VP & Head of Content Sam Belden is joined by Jim Toes of Security Traders Association and Jim Hyde of NYSE to discuss STA's 91st Annual Market Structure Conference, taking place September 18-20 in Orlando. Tune in to learn more about the conference’s new location, what attendees and sponsors can expect onsite and some of the exciting topics on this year’s agenda.

Jun 26, 2024 • 20min
Episode 58: Exploring Insurance's AI Future with Ronan Donohue, Q4 Capital Advisors
In this episode of "At the Forefront", Q4 Capital Advisors' Ronan Donohue returns to the podcast to discuss the benefits of AI for insurance firms. Ronan and our VP and Head of Content Sam Belden dive into some examples of successful adoption and the practical considerations for firms as they look to map out their AI strategy.

Jun 21, 2024 • 39min
Episode 57: David Emero, n-Tier
In this episode, n-Tier's Dave Emero and Forefront's Sam Belden sit down to discuss the impact of the forthcoming SEC Rule 13f-2 and how n-Tier can help firms adapt to the shifting regulatory landscape.

Jun 13, 2024 • 14min
Episode 56: The Ins and Outs of Internal Communications
In this episode of At the Forefront, Managing Partner Eric Soderberg sits down with Account Executive Alexandra Benavides to discuss how and why B2B fintechs should maintain a robust internal communications program. Tune in to learn how effective internal comms can create a well-informed workplace, boost employee morale and strengthen your brand.

Jun 7, 2024 • 12min
Episode 55: LinkedIn Ad Trends for B2B Fintech Marketers
In this episode of our At the Forefront podcast, Forefront SAE Lindsey Patterson joins VP and Head of Digital Amanda Perrucci to discuss how B2B fintech marketers can most effectively leverage LinkedIn ads to generate brand awareness, website traffic and sales leads. Plus, discover the top ad format marketers should be thinking more about in 2024.

May 30, 2024 • 20min
Episode 54: Jeffrey Estella, Estella LLC
In the latest episode of At the Forefront, Estella LLC Principal Jeffrey Estella returns to the podcast to discuss LSEG’s decision to sunset its REDI EMS and other examples of technology sunsets and forced migrations. Tune into his full conversation with Forefront VP and Head of Content Sam Belden.