Tech Behind Fintech

Join us on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a hard-hitting episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Sergio Barbosa, CIO of Global Kinetic and CEO of FutureBank. Legacy systems are suffocating innovation—but AI might be the escape hatch. In this episode, Sergio breaks down how banks can sidestep the traditional modernization grind and leap into becoming AI-native institutions. From radically personalizing customer experiences to rethinking money itself, he unpacks the future-facing tech that’s redefining the rules of engagement. We explore why the next generation of banking isn't about rebuilding from scratch—it's about rethinking from intelligence. If you’re...

Join us on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an insider-focused episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Alex Curtis, Americas Managing Director at Hanover Search. In this episode of Tech Behind FinTech, we sit down with Alex Curtis to explore the evolving talent landscape shaping the future of FinTech, InsurTech, and WealthTech. From Chief Data Officers to CTOs, Alex has spent over a decade placing mission-critical leaders at the helm of disruption. He brings rare insight into what today’s most innovative companies are really looking for — and why the battle for top-tier talent is more competitive than ever. Whet...

📅 Join us on Friday, July 18th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a sharp-edged episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Gary Dmitriev, Founder and Chief Technology Advisor at CrestPoint Strategic Advisors. AI isn’t just for Big Tech anymore—it’s rapidly redefining the playbook in private equity, hedge funds, and alternative investments. With 17 years of experience leading enterprise data strategies and automation at top asset managers, Gary has seen firsthand how alternative investment firms are integrating AI to optimize operations, generate alpha, and stay competitive in increasingly complex markets. In this episode, we cut through the hype to explore what’s actually wo...

What do Starbucks, Uber, and Shopify have in common? They're not banks — but they act like it. Welcome to the invisible FinTech revolution, where embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) are quietly transforming everyday businesses into financial powerhouses. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Mallon, Data Partner Manager at Fintech Sandbox, to unpack how APIs, partnerships, and data access are fueling a $7 trillion shift in the way financial services are delivered. From startups to legacy brands, companies are embedding payments, lending, insurance, and investment tools directly into their customer experience — creating new revenue streams and redefining what it means to b...

In this Tech Behind FinTech exclusive airing Friday, June 27th, 2025, we sit down with Dr. Adnan Masood, Chief AI Architect at UST and one of the most sought-after minds in artificial intelligence. From advising Fortune 500 CEOs to shaping billion-dollar AI deployments, Dr. Masood doesn’t just predict the future—he builds it. This conversation goes deeper than buzzwords. We explore how machine learning is already transforming fraud detection, risk modeling, and customer experience in financial services. But the implications go further: Can AI anticipate market meltdowns? Is trust programmable? And what does it mean when algorithms know your financial behavior bett...

In this episode of Tech Behind FinTech, airing Friday, June 13 at 12PM EST, we explore how fake news, deceptive content, and bot-driven amplification are being used to exploit public trust and disrupt financial ecosystems. Our guest, Molly Dwyer, Director of Insights at PeakMetrics, brings deep expertise from years in open-source intelligence and narrative risk analysis. Together, we unpack:
How deceptive media and synthetic content are already affecting FinTechsWhy narrative intelligence is becoming essential in modern risk managementThe hidden dangers of deepfakes, spoofed releases, and online impersonationWhat to do in the first 60 minutes of a media-driven crisisHow to build a...

In this eye-opening episode of Tech Behind FinTech, airing Friday, June 13, 2025, at 12PM EST, we dive into the fast-moving world of misinformation and narrative warfare, where financial brands are being targeted, manipulated, and sometimes destroyed in the court of public opinion before they even realize it. Our guest, Molly Dwyer, Director of Insights at PeakMetrics, pulls back the curtain on the emerging threat that no FinTech can afford to ignore. With a background in open-source intelligence and disinformation analysis — and years spent studying propaganda in Russia and Central Asia — Molly reveals:
- How misinformation is already hitting FinTechs (and why...

Join us on Friday, May 30th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a high-stakes episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Mike Gulla, CEO & Co-Founder of Adaptive Insurance—a startup rewriting the rules of climate risk coverage in the age of AI. With climate-driven power outages on the rise and traditional insurers lagging behind, a $150 billion blind spot has emerged in the small business insurance market. Mike, a veteran of Hippo, Allstate, and Esurance, breaks down how Adaptive is using AI, real-time data, and embedded fintech infrastructure to fill that gap—fast. From instant payouts without adjusters to API-driven parametric coverage, this episode expl...

Join us on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at 12 PM EST for a visionary episode of Tech Behind FinTech as we sit down with Kony Kwong, CEO and Co-Founder of GAIB—the platform reshaping how we invest in AI infrastructure. In a world where GPUs are becoming as valuable as real estate, Kony breaks down why compute power is no longer just a tech resource—it’s a financial asset. We’ll dive into the tokenization of AI infrastructure, the rise of “real yield” from compute, and how decentralized finance is unlocking entirely new investment frontiers. Kony brings a unique lens from both Wall St...

Join us on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a chilling yet essential episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring James Edgar, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer at Corpay (NYSE: CPAY). With a career spanning top roles at Elavon, U.S. Bank, and Cox Communications, James brings a deep, real-world understanding of the threats financial institutions face today. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is turbocharging the oldest cybersecurity threat in the book: social engineering. From deepfake CFOs authorizing fraudulent wires to fake developer resumes infiltrating dev teams, the line between real and synthetic has never been...

https://techbehindfintech.com/subscribeJoin us on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerhouse episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring John Shammas, Chief Growth Officer at DriveWealth—a firm revolutionizing how people around the world invest. At just 17, John helped build the core API infrastructure that now powers investing features for over 100 partners globally—including brands like Revolut, Cash App, and Stake. A developer turned product visionary, he now leads global expansion and product strategy at one of the most influential fintech infrastructure providers in the world. In this conversation, we unpack the future of investing—from round-up micro invest...

📅 Join us on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a game-changing episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Ryan Rosett, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Credibly—a company on a mission to rewrite the rules of small business financing. Born out of the 2008 financial crisis, Credibly is now a leading force in modernizing how capital reaches small and medium-sized businesses. Under Ryan's leadership, the company has harnessed machine learning and generative AI to eliminate red tape and deliver fast, intelligent loan decisions—without the wait or the bank branch. In this episode, we’ll explore the real challenges small businesses face when seek...

Join us on Friday, April 18th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerful episode of Tech Behind FinTech with your host, Nnamdi Osuagwu. What happens when one of the world’s fastest-growing commerce platforms partners with a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) giant? You get a global shift in how people pay—and how merchants convert. This week, I’m diving deep into a headline pulled from our Tech Behind FinTech newsletter: the newly expanded partnership between Shopify and Affirm. Together, they’re launching Shop Pay Installments in Canada—the first market outside the U.S.—with the U.K., France, Germ...

Join us on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a thought-provoking episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Clemens Rychlik, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of BCN FinTech, Catalonia’s largest—and Europe’s fastest-growing—FinTech community. From community building to AI-driven content strategies, Clemens has seen it all. As a FinTech-focused marketer and operator at Hello Operator, he’s worked with high-growth startups across the globe. But in today’s noisy digital world, how do FinTech brands actually stand out? In this episode, we’ll unpack the real-world challenges that FinTech CMOs face—from surviving SEO shifts and AI disruption to the quiet power...

Join us on Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a compelling episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Daniel Faltyn Jr., a seasoned tech executive whose career journey spans global banks, innovative startups, and a recent role in Risk & Compliance at Google. After more than 8,000 workdays, patents in cybersecurity, and decades of leadership in engineering and compliance, Dan made a bold move: he walked away at the top of his game. But this isn't your typical retirement story. It's about reclaiming time, redefining success, and making room for pumpkin carving with his daughter.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why hig...

Join us on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an eye-opening episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Svitlanka Sergiichuk, CEO & Co-Founder of Neofin—a no-code lending automation platform helping financial institutions build and launch loan products in weeks, not years.
💥 Lending is being redefined. Traditional loan infrastructure has long been slow, expensive, and rigid—but a wave of digital lending innovation is flipping the script. With compliance demands rising and speed-to-market more important than ever, modern platforms are empowering lenders to launch faster, manage risk smarter, and scale globally.
In this episode, Svitlanka shares how Neofin is transfo...

Join us on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. FinTech is evolving at lightning speed, but are universities and traditional education models keeping pace? As financial technology disrupts traditional banking, payments, and lending, the demand for skilled talent has never been higher. But are we preparing the workforce of tomorrow, or are students graduating with outdated skills? 

💡 Bridging the Gap Between Academia and FinTech Laura Gibson-Lamothe has spent her career building a talent pipeline for the future of financial services. At t...

Join us on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an eye-opening episode of Tech Behind FinTech. APIs are the backbone of modern FinTech, connecting apps, processing transactions, and managing sensitive financial data. But with 75% of applications containing security flaws and cybercrime costs expected to surpass $10.5 trillion annually, weak API security is leaving the door wide open for hackers.
In this episode, we will break down how cybercriminals exploit APIs, why most FinTechs are vulnerable, and what companies must do now to close the backdoor before it’s too late.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The API Security Crisis –...

Join us on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an exclusive episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Denis Brosnan, Portfolio CEO at CORA GROUP. With a track record of successfully acquiring and scaling companies across financial services, insurance, and real estate, Denis brings deep insights into what makes a company an attractive acquisition target—and what separates the winners from the rest.
🔍 M&A in FinTech and Beyond In today’s rapidly evolving market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are reshaping the landscape of financial services. But what truly makes a company worth buying? Is it revenue growth, technol...

Join us on Friday, February 21st, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Hans Tesselaar, Executive Director at BIAN. The financial services industry is at a breaking point—banks are spending billions annually just to maintain outdated systems and navigate complex integration challenges. But can standardization finally solve this crisis?
💰 The Hidden Costs of Banking Inefficiencies Banks spend over $500 billion annually on IT, with a staggering 60% of those costs going toward integration rather than innovation. Legacy systems and proprietary tech stacks are not just costly—they’re preventing banks from keeping up with FinTech disruptor...

Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Fabian Eberle, COO & Co-Founder at Keyless. With deepfakes and AI-powered fraud on the rise, traditional authentication methods are under attack. In this episode, we’ll explore how biometric authentication is shaping the future of identity security in banking and FinTech. Fabian will share expert insights on the evolving threat landscape, the role of privacy-preserving biometrics, and how financial institutions can stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics.
Deepfakes and AI-driven fraud are redefining the risks in digital finance. From account takeovers to...

Join us on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an insightful episode of Tech Behind FinTech, featuring Aditi Subbarao, Global Financial Services Lead & Strategic Partnerships Lead at Instabase. We’ll explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing financial services by unlocking the potential of unstructured data. Aditi will share her expertise on how AI-powered automation is streamlining workflows, enhancing decision-making, and driving innovation across banking, insurance, and fintech. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of AI-driven financial transformation!

More than 80% of the data within financial institutions is unstructured, making it difficult to process and extract valu...

Join us on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an enlightening episode featuring Matt Beecher, Chief Revenue Officer at interVal. In this episode, we’ll explore the critical role of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape. With deep expertise in driving growth, scaling teams, and shaping revenue strategies, Matt will share his unique insights into the challenges and opportunities CROs face in this dynamic industry.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How the CRO role has evolved to meet the demands of modern FinTech.
✅ Revenue growth strategies that balance customer acquisition, retention, and innovat...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech on Friday, January 24th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an insightful conversation with Chiagozie Iwu, a seasoned FinTech and blockchain entrepreneur passionate about the transformative power of blockchain technology. With extensive experience in creating and scaling disruptive technologies, Chiagozie brings unparalleled expertise in navigating the complexities of blockchain and crypto markets. In this episode, we’ll explore: 🔍 Key Topics:The latest trends shaping cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.How to navigate the evolving crypto landscape and identify opportunities.Practical strategies for leveraging blockchain to drive growth and innovation.Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, FinTech professional, or simpl...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech on Friday, January 17th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an insightful episode featuring Deniz Johnson, COO of Stratyfy. Deniz will share her expertise on how ethical AI is driving fairness and transparency in financial services, reshaping how credit decisions are made. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • Reducing Bias: Explore how AI can help identify and mitigate bias in financial decision-making, creating fairer outcomes. • Transparency in AI: Understand the importance of clarity and control in AI systems for regulated industries. • Human and Machine Synergy: Discover how blending precise data with domain expertise ensures responsible and impactful decisions. Whether you...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for a groundbreaking episode featuring Stefania Di Bartolomeo, Founder and CEO of Physis Investment, airing on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at 12 PM EST. As a visionary in sustainable finance, Stefania shares how AI is transforming the collection and use of sustainability data, bringing unprecedented efficiency and transparency to impact investing. 🔍 Key Topics Covered: 1. The Challenge of Unstructured Data: Traditional methods of gathering sustainability data were inefficient and costly. Learn how AI-driven technology is revolutionizing this process while revealing untapped opportunities for innovation. 2. Optimizing Impact Data: Once you have granular sustainability data, what’s next? Discover how a...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an eye-opening episode titled "Beyond the Swipe: How Debit and Credit Cards Come to Life," airing live on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Creston Stickels, Senior Operations Leader at FIS, brings unparalleled expertise in payment processing, financial technology operations, and the infrastructure powering modern transactions. In this episode, we’ll uncover the intricate systems and behind-the-scenes processes that make debit and credit card transactions seamless—from the initial swipe to final settlement. Creston will dive into the innovations and challenges in card manufacturing, payment network operations, and the evolution of secu...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "FinTech Interoperability Explained: What You Should Know," airing live on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. We’re excited to feature two industry leaders in financial technology interoperability: 
🔹 Jim Bunting, Director at interop.ai
🔹 Chris Watson, Head of Interoperability at Elgin White.

With decades of combined experience, Jim and Chris have been at the forefront of simplifying complex financial system integrations, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving business innovation across financial services. We’ll dive into how interoperability transforms fintech operations by connecting legacy and modern systems. Ji...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an intriguing episode titled "Is MLSecOps the Missing Piece in AI Model Security?".
Our guest, Daryan "D" Dehghanpisheh, President of Protect AI, brings unparalleled expertise in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. With a career spanning roles at AWS, NYSE, and Intel, D has been at the forefront of AI innovation, scaling some of the world’s largest AI businesses. In this episode, we’ll explore the emerging field of MLSecOps—a fusion of machine learning and cybersecurity. D will break down how Protect AI is pioneering secure environments for AI builders, addressing unique...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "MiCA Unpacked: How EU Regulation is Reshaping Crypto Markets," airing live on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Caroline Michel, Co-Founder and Head Regulatory Analyst at Deontea, will provide expert insights into the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and its profound impact on the European crypto landscape. Caroline brings extensive experience from her time as a Senior Compliance Executive and her contributions to key regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II. In this episode, she will unpack MiCA's key provisions, its implications for crypto service providers, and the...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "Think AI Is the Answer? Here’s What Every Fintech Needs to Know First," airing live on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Lydia Ofori, CEO of Plainr, brings over two decades of investment management experience to the conversation. With Plainr, Lydia is on a mission to improve the accuracy and efficiency of AI-assisted analysis across investment firms, spanning from private markets to mainstream finance. In this episode, Lydia will share her deep expertise on what it truly takes to integrate AI within financial organizations, the essential st...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an in-depth recap episode titled "Money20/20 USA 2024: Event Recap and Highlights," airing live on Friday, November 7th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. In this special episode, we'll dive into the key insights, groundbreaking innovations, and emerging trends that took center stage at Money20/20 USA 2024. Don’t miss out—get a first-hand look into the future of fintech with our Money20/20 recap!

About the Tech Behind FinTech: Understanding the technology that powers the money is essential. Knowing the business drivers that inspire how the money is made is crucial. Bridging the gap between the mind...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled “Leveraging AI: Revolutionizing AML Compliance in Finance,” airing live on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Jennifer Arnold, CEO of Minerva, will share her expertise on how artificial intelligence is transforming Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance in the financial industry. With the rise of complex regulatory standards, financial institutions are turning to AI-driven solutions to enhance compliance accuracy, reduce operational costs, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In this episode, Jennifer will dive into the innovative AI strategies that Minerva has developed, including how these solutions streamline AML proc...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for a quick episode titled "On the Road to Money 20/20: FinTech Insights & Expectations," airing Friday, October 25th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. In this episode, I'll be sharing my personal views on what to expect at this year's Money 20/20 conference, along with the key trends I'm looking forward to exploring. I'll also outline my goals for Tech Behind FinTech as we approach this pivotal event in the industry. Tune in for a brief but insightful episode to get a sneak peek into the future of FinTech!

About the Tech Behind FinTech: Understanding the technology...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an exciting episode titled "Emerging Fintech Jobs to Look Out for in 2025," airing live on October 16th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Renee Small, the Cybersecurity Super Recruiter and CEO of Cyber Human Capital, will share her insights on the rapidly evolving fintech job market. In this episode, Renee will discuss the emerging roles and skill sets that will be in high demand as fintech continues to revolutionize the financial landscape. From AI specialists to blockchain experts and cybersecurity leaders, you'll gain a clear understanding of the opportunities that lie ahead for professionals...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an exciting episode titled "The Power of Automation: How RPA Transforms Financial Services," airing live on Friday, October 11th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Gary Dmitriev, Founder and Chief Technology Advisor at CrestPoint Strategic Advisors, will dive into how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is revolutionizing the financial services industry. With over 17 years of experience in financial services, Gary has led automation initiatives and enterprise data analytics strategies at top asset management firms. In this episode, Gary will share his expertise on the transformative power of automation in streamlining back-office operations, reducing manual tasks...

Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "Fintech Customer Acquisition Simplified: The Power of Partner Marketing," airing live on Friday, September 27th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect, will share her expertise in leveraging partner marketing strategies to drive cost-effective growth for fintech companies. In this episode, Alana will break down how fintechs can utilize partnerships to expand their reach, acquire new customers, and build sustainable growth models without breaking the bank. Whether you're a fintech startup or a well-established player, tune in to discover actionable insights and proven...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an enlightening episode titled "Bridging Academia and Industry in FinTech," airing live on September 13th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Ryan Christiansen, Executive Director at the Stena Center for Financial Technology, will discuss how the center is pioneering the integration of academic research and industry practice to drive financial innovation and inclusion. Located at the University of Utah, the Stena Center is a collaborative initiative between the David Eccles School of Business and the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, aimed at accelerating advances in FinTech through education, research, and industry partnerships...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an enlightening episode titled "Open Source and Fintech Innovation: Insights from FINOS," airing live on Friday, September 6th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director at the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), will share his extensive expertise in the intersection of open source technology and financial innovation. With over 15 years of experience in building developer ecosystems across Europe and the US, Gabriele has been instrumental in driving the adoption of open source as a model of collaboration within the global financial services industry. In this episode, Gabriele will discuss how FINOS...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an engaging episode titled "Revolutionizing Community Banking: The Power of Fintech Investments," airing live on Friday, August 30th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Carey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures, oversees a $115M strategic fund dedicated to investing in cutting-edge fintech companies that enhance community banks. With over 100 bank limited partners (LPs) and a leadership team comprised of community bankers and fintech experts, Carey brings a unique perspective on how these investments are driving innovation and strengthening the backbone of local financial institutions. Carey, a seasoned tech entrepreneur, also founded Operate in 2019, a...