As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Eldar Tuvey, Founder and CEO of Vertice, about SaaS and cloud spend management, expansion and hiring the best talent.
10.02.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Robin Yan, CEO of Fana about making philanthropy a part of daily life, problem-solving and being a 'radical optimist.'
07.02.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Steve Rose, CEO of Tint, about cross-border trade, long-term opportunities and delivering your vision.
26.01.2024
In Asia, the backbone of the business landscape (about 97%) comprises of a multitude of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), forming the vast portion of economic activity. A common characteristic shared by many of these SMEs is a keen interest in adopting more convenient and efficient payment solutions, as these enterprises often operate on leaner resources compared to their larger counterparts.
28.12.2023
In this insightful article, prominent figures at the cutting edge of financial technology offer their viewpoints on the dynamic progression of the fintech sector as we move into 2024. Our panel of experts explores the exciting technologies emerging in this field and underscores the significant impact these innovations are poised to have in the upcoming year.
27.12.2023
Eric Van der Kleij, the visionary behind Canary Wharf’s tech community Level39 and former head of the Tech City (Tech Nation) initiative appointed by David Cameron, has joined forces with Gokce Gizer Clover, who previously led the Extreme Tech Challenge, the largest startup competition of its kind, to launch TransformBase.
13.10.2023
Auquan helps companies make faster decisions by extracting hidden insights from unstructured data, faster than anyone else. Paul Ferretti met Chandini Jain at the CogX Festival last month, to speak about how can AI help professionals in various financial institutions find hidden value in an overwhelming amount of noisy, seemingly worthless data.
02.10.2023
Algbra, the global ethical and sharia compliant technology platform with its UK finance app, has been awarded B Corp status after demonstrating its credentials of the highest ESG standards.
07.09.2023
Every startup founder envisions a future where their dream soars to the skies, funded and supported by investors who believe in their mission. One morning, I found myself in a hotel room, nestled in the heart of London, overlooking the scenic Tower Bridge. My dream was about to take a significant detour. The 6:45 AM call that informed us of our anticipated funding (which was due that day) wouldn’t be coming through. It was a gut-punch, leaving me with a heavy heart like an elephant perched upon my chest.
06.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Kriya Patel, CEO of Tap Global about traditional bank's reluctance to engage with crypto users, the critical importance of regulation and trust and why you need to find time to enjoy the ride.
29.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sadra Hosseini, CEO of Ryft about microtransactions, PSD2 compliance and a forthcoming Series A round.
26.08.2023
The Lagos startup scene is on the up. It's the #1 ranked startup ecosystem in the best funded country in Africa. One of the leading commercial cities in an emerging market crying out for tech solutions to infrastructural deficits, Lagos is an exciting prospect in the global startup scene. To learn more about the Nigerian startup ecosystem, I spoke to Nigerian digital banking app, Kuda, and VC Target Global.
23.08.2023
As part of our QFQ - or Quick Founder Questions - series we spoke to Babs Ogundeyi, co-founder and Group CEO at Kuda, the full service money app for Africans about providing accessible and affordable financial services, serving the majority, and opening over 6 million bank accounts.
22.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Daniel Baeriswyl, CEO and founder of Science Card, about the responsibility banks have in society, emphasising focus, and offering customers the chance to fund groundbreaking scientific research through everyday spending.
15.08.2023