Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed

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

In this compelling episode of Searching for Mana, joining Lloyd Wahed is Barney Hussey-Yeo, the visionary CEO and Founder of Cleo. A pioneering FinTech company, Cleo are leveraging AI and Machine Learning to create the world's leading financial management app. Through an engaging conversation, Barney provides deep insights into Cleo's mission to transform the landscape of personal finance. Discover how Cleo's innovative platform not only helps individuals manage budgets and track expenses but also offers invaluable insights into your financial habits based on set goals you input. It is essentially about creating an automated financial advisor, that can be made accessible to billions globally to improve financial wellbeing throughout the world. Barney also walks us through his journey as an entrepreneur, from playing online poker at university to founding one of the most exciting and potentially game-changing businesses in our space right now. This is a cracker of an episode. Find out about Cleo here: https://web.meetcleo.com

We're excited to bring you a second Searching for Mana guest from Chainalysis, the world's leading intelligence and risk management entity in blockchain. Pratima Arora, Chief Product Officer, joins Lloyd Wahed in an episode sponsored by Freemarket. Having been previously joined by Michael Gronager, Founder & CEO, this marks a special continuation of the highly pressing topics of consumer trust and fraud within Web3. From the fact that less than 1% of all activity on blockchain is illicit activity, to what a weekly workflow might look like in an absolute rocketship of a company - this is a superb episode with insights at every turn. This episode is brought to you by Freemarket, a leading platform for corporate currency exchange and cross-border payments. They empower businesses with seamless international money transfers and competitive exchange rates. With tailored solutions, market access, and expertise in technology and banking infrastructure, Freemarket simplifies the complexities of international payments. Check out Freemarket here: http://www.wearefreemarket.com/?utm_campaign=Searching%20for%20Mana&utm_source=Mana-group&utm_medium=chainalysis%20podcast&utm_content=fm-homepage

A special mid-season episode for the Nayms podcast - The Missing Link. Hosts Dan Roberts and Danielle Wall Elliott walk through a recap of the season so far, and a reflection on some of the previous episodes. There's also some big news. The Nayms Marketplace has gone live on the Ethereum Network - signifying a defining moment in the future of insurance. Dan and Danielle speak about some of this, and what to expect in the next phase of their journey.

A new series brought to you by Searching for Mana. This is Searching for Mana FinTech. Searching for Mana FinTech is going to look at some of the most intriguing, important, and industry-changing businesses in the financial and technology world right now, and how they are tackling the challenges of markets, culture, teams, and much more. With a brilliant guest to kick off our very special Episode 0 introduction to the new series, please join us as Lloyd speaks to Tom McGillycuddy, Co-Founder & CEO of Circa5000. For those unaware, Circa5000 is an investment impact specialist that facilitates investment into companies who are generating positive social or environmental impact through their operations and products. Tom speaks to us about what Circa5000 have been doing recently, including the very special launch of their own ETFs on the London Stock Exchange. Find out more about Circa5000 here: https://circa5000.com/?utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand_pure_exact&utm_keyword=circa5000&matchtype=e&utm_device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwp6CkBhB_EiwAlQVyxbeVgg1VyeohYizM7LKxvmgzG1r5HvXx4Y9e5gfCx2ZBR1n9s8yHrBoCkJUQAvD_BwE

The inaugural Future of Work episode by Searching for Mana. And what an episode it is. Founder and CEO of Oyster, Tony Jamous, speaks to Lloyd Wahed and Antonietta Pugliese about the future of work. From the essence of what challenges our future workplaces are facing, to how remote work is not a failure and the Blue Zone, to AI and tooling's impact in the journey ahead. This is an absolutely fascinating edition to kick off our new series with, as Tony gives us some expert insight and brilliant opinions on some of the most pressing matters of our current time. Even bringing sustainability and the future of our planet into the conversation, this episode is guaranteed to open your eyes to some absolutely intriguing ways to think about the future of work. Let us know who you'd like to see next, and subscribe so you never miss an update. Want to transform your business and be part of a better future of work? Find Oyster's special 20% off discount here: http://bit.ly/oysterdiscount

Joining Dan and Danielle on this edition of The Missing Link is the Co-Founder of DeFi's first risk-based insurance and reinsurance protocol - Jaskanwar Singh. A pioneer in the insurance x Web3 space, and with a partner of Nayms, UnoRe is one of the most innovative projects out there. Jaskanwar provides a brilliant and enlightening episode for us, speaking in a large part to risk and the reinsurance of cryptocurrency. The Missing Link is now into it's 5th episode, and the Searching for Mana team couldn't be more excited to see where the show goes next.

What is the Future of Work? How is technology and innovation reshaping our careers and workplaces? Are you ready to adapt to this changing landscape? Welcome to Searching for Mana's newest production: The Future of Work. We are going to be talking to some of the world's leading experts and pioneers in the tech space, and beyond, uncovering why it's so crucial for us to get the future of work right. Joining the host of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed, will be Antonietta Pugliese, COO of Mana Group. This is a bonus introductory episode for you to meet the hosts, learn more about what's to come, and make sure your aware of the importance of the future of work. Subscribe so you don't miss out on the newest releases! https://searchingformana.com

The Missing Link is the show that uncovers the vital connection between insurance and crypto. Dan and Danielle of Nayms sit down with Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital. At Galaxy, Alex leads a team of researchers dedicated to understanding and unpacking developments in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, producing insights for internal and external audiences. With over 15+ years of experience in blockchain research, crypto ventures, and exploring the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, he really breaks things down brilliantly. He advises where venture capital money is going and if VCs need a different knowledge set to invest in protocol level start-ups, talks about his passion for wanting to move away from speculation to fundamentals to dive in and use the protocol, what the most important things being built on layer 2s right now are, and so much more.