Rhetoriq

Instead of pursuing growth at all cost, the current economic climate has forced fintechs to go back to the drawing board and focus on the fundamentals of building a more sustainable business. From diversifying product offerings to finding ways to lower the cost of customer acquisition and better monetize existing customer base, fintechs need to recalibrate and build a team that is fit for purpose for the next stage of growth. In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun chat with industry veteran, Jeff Tijssen, Expert Partner and Global Head of FinTech at Bain & Company, on the role that fintechs play and why he is bullish about the future. From closing the gap for the unbanked and underbanked, to optimizing efficiencies in banking, there is still plenty of work that fintechs can do to challenge the status quo. While the current generation of neobanks might not have significantly disrupted the financial services landscape yet — the pace of change has quickened in recent years, and will continue for y

As we have witnessed again and again, compliance cannot be a check-the-box program. In this episode of One Vision, Arun and Theo chat with Jas Randhawa and Jim Prevot — Founders of StrategyBRIX — on AML & KYC Verification, and how things have evolved from traditional finance to digital assets. What does the future hold for AML and identity in the Metaverse? How do fintechs navigate a rapidly changing regulatory environment and how can we strike a balance between control versus privacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an era of digital finance, what’s old is new again and tricks as old as check fraud have been on the rise in the last few years. What is behind the surge and what should we be on the lookout for? In this week’s One Vision podcast, Theo chats with Diana Rothfuss, Global Product Marketing and Strategy Manager — Fraud & Financial Crimes at SAS, on fraud trends, convergence of data, ethical AI, and the people factor. Diana also recounted her own journey from banking to technology and analytics, and the importance of using your voice for good. Her advice: Give each other some grace.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the future of wallet and how do banks prepare for the digital space race? Join us as we travel back in time with Ronit Ghose from the golden era of London — through Stockholm and Hong Kong to Dubai, crisscrossing stories between traditional finance, decentralization, consumer fintech, and digital assets. What is Ronit’s prediction for the future of the internet and the future of wallet? Will CBDC happen in Europe and the U.S.? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change is not an abstraction. We have the tech at our disposal; what we do need is to make a choice. Do we have the intention to change and do what is needed? And are we doing enough? In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Dr Leda Glyptis, Chief Client Officer at 10x Banking, and author of “Bankers Like Us”, on culture and transformation. Much like Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring, you are not alone. As Gandalf the Grey said in the Fellowship of the Ring: “All We Have To Decide Is What To Do With The Time That Is Given To Us.” The book is a call to action: the ball is now in your court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world divided, where it can be challenging to find common ground, can we still lean on each other and learn to trust, especially when times are tough? In this episode of One Vision podcast, Theo chats with Scott Luton, Founder, CEO, and Host of Supply Chain Now podcast, on the magic of supply chain and our lived experiences. As Scott regularly reminds us , that even during the worst of days, we can always find some good news and rays of hope. As we continue our journey through the year, let’s be intentional in looking for ways to connect and empower others. Just as Scott says at the end of his Supply Chain Now podcasts: “Do Good. Give Forward. Be the Change That’s Needed.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will the future play out? That’s a question that is often asked when it comes to looking at the impact of emerging technology on incumbent industries. Banking is no different. When savings, borrowing, and lending, can be done more efficiently and safely elsewhere, what will (eventually) happen to the banks? And what are some new areas of opportunities that banks should start focusing on? In this episode of One Vision, we chat with Adi Ben-Ari, Founder and CEO of Applied Blockchain on privacy, security, and efficiency of distributed solutions, how such technology can be applied to solve real-world use cases in the financial services industry, and what still needs to be done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology has not only changed the way we live and work, it is also at the forefront of economic growth in America’s heartland. Remote workers and an influx of new investments are slowly transforming the rust belt into zoom towns, each flourishing with innovation from artificial intelligence and robotics to biotech and military tech. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Rebecca Fannin, journalist, media entrepreneur, and author of Silicon Dragon, Startup Asia, and Tech Titans of China, on tech innovation in the East, local innovation economies in the U.S., and what gives her hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As someone who has spent years running tier 1 big banks, Ashok Vaswani is no stranger to the pressure and demands for incumbent banks to evolve with the change of time. While there is always much talk about digital transformation in financial services and the need to update the tech stack with emerging technologies, one thing remains true: technology is an enabler — a means to an end. “What is the problem that you are trying to solve?” In this episode of One Vision, we chat with Ashok Vaswani, President, Pagaya, on banking, innovation, and what the new year holds. As Ashok said so beautifully: “Fintech and big banks need to work together; the combination between the two is far more powerful than either one going alone.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, fresh start, infinite possibilities. Along with Jessica Scott, Susan Shumway, and Tom Raftery, we explore ideas and real world examples on how we can innovate for our shared future, and create a more sustainable world that is better for business and for our planet. As the year begins anew, there is no better time than now to set the plans in motion and create positive impact - together. Tune in to this LinkedIn Audio Event and learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trying to define the Metaverse is akin to trying to define the internet when the internet wasn’t there. While the technology components such as artificial intelligence and blockchain are not new, convergence of these technologies is novel and still evolving. In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun chat with Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld, Dean and Partner of the Metaverse Academy and Strategic Metaverse & Web3 Advisor, on the challenges and opportunities of this future vision of the internet. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Martha predict the unpredictable future. Hint: It’s all about the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun chat with Mike Dudas, a serial entrepreneur and investor, and the Founder & General Partner of 6MV. 2022 certainly has not been an easy year for the industry. From poor market performance and bankruptcy filings, to a string of hacks and exploits, and most recently, the FTX collapse, trust — along with millions of dollars — was lost in a catastrophic year. Token economy is challenging to figure out; but it also offers opportunities to do things differently if we can clear the roadblocks and learn from the past. Web3 and crypto, according to Mike, offer a model for greater direct participation, governance and ownership in the app layer of tomorrow’s internet. While we aren’t quite where we need to be yet, there is no better time to build than now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” How far we have come; and how far we have yet to go. In a recent IBM Institute for Business Value study, almost half of CEOs indicate that increasing sustainability is one of the highest priorities for their organization in the next 2 to 3 years. However, despite the enthusiasm, they are encountering significant obstacles, with 57% of CEOs identifying difficulty clearly defining and measuring ROI and economic benefits as one of the greatest challenges to achieving sustainability objectives. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Andy Barnes, Executive IT Architect and Member of the IBM Academy of Technology, on IBM’s efforts in championing sustainability and responsible computing. Green computing (or Green IT) is an essential enabler in helping organizations meet their sustainability goals. The time to act is now.

From the great resignation and quiet quitting to career cushioning and layoffs, we have witnessed a great deal of turbulence in the workplace in 2022. As the culture continues to evolve, how can organizations best support their employee’s expectations for work-life balance and flexibility? And more importantly, how can leaders foster an open, honest, and safe environment that is conducive to innovation and productivity? In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun chat with Rashmi Prabhakar, VP Strategy & PMO at Genesis Global, on mental health, workplace culture, and psychological safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the great resignation, quiet quitting, big layoffs, and career cushioning, to record inflation, supply chain woes, climate crisis, and crypto winter, 2022 has been an eventful year to say the least. As we look back at the past twelve months, what caught our eyes and what made us laugh? In this episode of One Vision, Theo is reunited with Stephanie Foster, Barb MacLean, and Mary Wisniewski to bid farewell to 2022 and cast our predictions for the new year. Get ready for some myth busting and fun with friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As technology continues to transform how we bank and where we bank, trust is no longer limited to handshakes between two parties. From connected devices, to data collectors and various third parties, there are a myriad of interconnections that can expose a business to threats. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Derrick Johnson, National Practice Director for Cyber Operations within AT&T Cybersecurity Consulting, on trust, and how financial institutions can go from reactive to proactive. A Zero Trust cybersecurity strategy is within reach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From fallen empire to new beginnings, Lamine Zarrad, the Founder and CEO of StellarFi, has one of the most unusual stories. And an incredibly inspirational one. Don’t miss this week’s One Vision episode, where Mary Wisniewski and myself chat with Lamine on his banking journey, entrepreneurship, and the fintech promise. Hint: We cannot change things with just technology.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does our lived experience shape us, in the path that we follow and the people that we surround ourselves with? How do we instill kindness in the next generation, and teach them to be mindful? In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Stephanie chat with Genevieve Dozier, speaker, board director of PayTech Women, and founder & CEO Warpaint Consulting, on her past, present and future, playing by the rules, and leading with authenticity. Prepare to be inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The proliferation of digital assets has accelerated rapidly in recent years. From crypto and NFT to CBDC, security tokens, and beyond, digital assets are disrupting the financial services ecosystem. While blockchain might have begun as a cryptocurrency payment platform, it has evolved to cover much wider and interesting use cases. Going back to the original roots of One Vision (originally known as Rhetoriq), we are delighted to introduce our new regular co-host, Max Tee, to join us on the show and to bring us new storylines from the digital assets and web3 world. Get ready to mix things up and get max’ed out — right here on One Vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the future hold for the world of payments? How might we leverage technology to enable opportunities for more people, in particular the small business sector, which is the backbone of our economy? In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Shilpa Bangera, Chief Revenue Officer of Finastra on digital transformation and the future of finance. From the rise of open banking to the proliferation of super apps and embedded finance, there is hope for a more customer centric and seamless experience.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.