Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed

This episode of "Searching For Mana" features an enlightening conversation with Daniel Seifert, Coinbase's VP and Regional Managing Director. Stepping into his role just a fortnight before the infamous crypto-exchange FTX crash, Seifert's introduction to the volatile world of cryptocurrency was certainly a baptism by fire. Despite the initial turbulence, he remained undeterred, ready to take on the inherent challenges of the industry and skillfully steer his team through the uncertainties. A subsequent part of Seiffert's responsibility at Coinbase involves managing business operations within the fledgeling regional markets, regarded as some of the most vital for Coinbase after the United States. His role encapsulates the task of bolting strategies, collaborating with teams, and mingling with some intriguing personalities in the fintech sector. While navigating through unpredictable market activities and large financial trembles, he has remained steadfast in ensuring Coinbase's growth and compliance with regulatory guidelines. ❓Curious about Daniel Seifert and Coinbase? Dive deep into their ideas here: https://www.coinbase.com/pt/ Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes. Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/browse-jobs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1 ✍️ We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment with your opinion, experiences, and questions – we would love to bring them to our future episodes! 👍 Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

In this episode, join us as 'Searching for Mana' robustly explores the UK’s digital asset landscape with our host, Dan Roberts, CEO of Nayms, Tom Duff Gordon, VP of international policy at Coinbase, and Lachlan Douglas Ferguson, business operations manager at Nayms. The trio tackles significant discussions around the country's regulatory approach and its implications for fostering digital asset innovation. Key highlight of the discussion is the comparison between the UK and US regulatory framework for advancing innovation, with the former's unified authority providing a clearer, more accessible roadmap for digital businesses. The episode also expounds upon the necessity of defining digital asset taxonomies and use-cases more distinctly, setting a robust ground for future negotiations and considerations. To delve deeper into the 'Web3 Democratising the Internet' report, you can read the complete report here: https://lnkd.in/en2PksHH Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes. Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/browse-jobs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1 ✍️ We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment with your opinion, experiences, and questions – we would love to bring them to our future episodes! 👍 Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

The Missing Link, a podcast produced by Nayms aimed at uncovering the vital connection between blockchain and insurance. In the most recent episode, they are joined by Brian Mosoff, the CEO of Ether Capital. Ether Capital, a notable player in the cryptocurrency space, has taken a bold step by staking over 50% of its balance sheet through Ethereum. In this episode, listeners get a glimpse into the rationale behind this decision and the ongoing debate surrounding the issue of excessive centralization within the Ethereum staking community. The conversation delves into the inherent risks associated with the world of cryptocurrency, prompting reflection on whether these risks are always justified by the potential rewards, or if the more prudent approach is simply to hodl. Naturally, the discussion also explores the burgeoning opportunities for insurance within the industry and takes stock of the progress made in the transition to the tokenization of real-world assets. Nayms: https://nayms.com Mana: https://searchingformana.com

Welcome to a thrilling episode of Searching for Mana, brought to you by our series host, Lloyd Wahed, CEO and Co-founder of Mana Group. In this episode, we have in store an exceptional conversation with Carsten Lebtig, one of the minds behind WorkMotion. Born from a desire to crack open the globe for employers hunting for talent, WorkMotion is a startup that's scaling incredible heights in the world of work today. Committed to revolutionizing talent acquisition, WorkMotion is taking giant strides in helping companies transcend geographical boundaries to uncover the best talent globally. Beyond his corporate life, Carsten shares his intriguing personal journey, unearthing the drive and passion that fuels his success in business and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. ❓Curious about Carsten and WorkMotion? Dive deep into their ideas here: https://workmotion.com Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes of the most exciting topics in Future Of Work. Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/browse-jobs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1 ✍️ We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment with your opinion, experiences, and questions – we would love to bring them to our future episodes! 👍 Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

Joining Dan and Danielle on this edition of The Missing Link is Dr. Sebastian Banescu, CEO of Chainproof and Managing Director of Quantstamp Germany. At Chainproof, security excellence means more than just providing insurance. Chainproof’s novel approach to smart contract security and insurance offers web3 companies unparalleled safety and protection from start to finish. Having recently worked with Chainproof to provide Nayms with an insurance policy to cover smart contracts against hacks. They discuss the hurdles faced when dealing with the traditional insurance industry and of course, what Sebastian believes is the missing link in mass crypto adoption. Don't miss out on this one!  Nayms: https://nayms.com Mana: https://searchingformana.com

On this episode of Searching for Mana FinTech, joining Lloyd Wahed is Michael Whitehead, Chief Banking and Product Officer of Freemarket. Join Michael as he shares how Freemarket’s technology-driven approach has led to its consistent growth over the past years. Michael presents an intriguing perspective on this pioneering entity that is disrupting traditional banking norms, especially in the cross-border payments and foreign exchange domains. Including insights on their digitisation, automation, and compliance as they continue to scale and refine their customer experience. It's an episode that shines a light on the potential of fintech companies to reshape the banking industry of the future. Check out Freemarket here: https://www.wearefreemarket.com/

What is the next frontier in the Future of Work? Is it AI? Is it remote work? Ben Wright of Velocity Global joins Lloyd Wahed on the newest episode of Searching for Mana Future of Work to discuss what his take on this is - the ability to enable people everywhere to access fair employment and opportunities that will become life-changing. Ben is the Founder of Velocity Global, and has just moved from CEO to Executive Chairman. Speaking about the future of work, as well as his past experiences, this is a fantastic episode looking at a very tangible next step for Velocity and the world in terms of "lifting people up everywhere". Find out more about Velocity Global here: https://velocityglobal.com

Episode 7 of The Missing Link by Nayms, and it's the second episode of their Sponsor Series. Dan Thomson joins the team to speak about his journey of launching InsurAce and how they ramped up from 20 covered protocols at launch to 147 covered protocols now. Dan and Danielle also discuss the opportunities for embedded insurance in the crypto ecosystem and get a behind the scenes look at the claims process after the Terra/Luna depeg. The Nayms Sponsor Series highlights guests who are users of their platform and run cells (on-chain balance sheet) on the Nayms' infrastructure to raise and access capital for their insurance programmes. Nayms: https://nayms.com Mana: https://searchingformana.com

On this episode of Searching for Mana, we sit down with Ruth Hancock, CEO of Octopus Money, a pioneer in the FinTech space dedicated to redefining personal finance. Ruth offers listeners an insider's view of her journey from her humble beginnings to becoming an influential figure in the finance world. From her upbringing in the Midlands to navigating the complexities of the finance industry, Ruth shares her unique insights into what it takes to disrupt an industry and pave the way for financial wellbeing. Delve into Ruth’s rich and varied experiences, from her transformative years in higher education to her adventurous stints working in conflict-affected countries. With her eye always on the mission, Ruth’s career epitomises adaptability and the power of investing in human connection and relationships. Listen in as she explains how Octopus Money is championing a new era of financial wellness inspired by the lessons learned from her past and her vision of a future featuring a hybrid working model. Find out more about Octopus Money here: https://octopusmoney.com Searching for Mana: https://searchingformana.com