Glen speaks with the founders of Starlight and Credit Mountain, two award-winning startups with a goal of smoothing the turbulent patches of consumers’ financial journeys. Also- a first look at the CFPB’s 594-page magnum opus on personal data rights. Links related to this episode: Starlight: https://www.get-starlight.com/ Credit Mountain: https://w…

Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Virtual Reality (VR), XR (eXtended Reality) and the Metaverse. The world is changing - both physically and digitally. No wonder they continue to merge together. This, is not an episode you want to miss. 🎤 Listen on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/gQkk2nGay80👩 About Christoph Sitar (Guest, right): - Owner of ME…

Glen speaks with Jessica Heuer and Carrie Stapp about Velera’s recent Psychology of Payments study and strategies for engaging various segments of card users. Also- Durbin and Putin attempt workarounds, and Fiserv wades into uncharted waters. Links related to this episode: Velera’s Psychology of Payments report: https://www.pscu.com/insights/white-…

Join Grizz Griswold of FINOS as he interviews Ann Schlemmer, CEO of Percona, in this insightful episode. They discuss the transformative role of open source technologies in the financial sector, Ann's career journey from banking to MySQL and her leadership at Percona. The conversation covers the benefits of open source for financial institutions, i…

Glen checks in with Money 20/20 President Tracey Davies for a preview of the upcoming four-day Las Vegas extravaganza. Also- a slew of updates on Illinois’ interchange fiasco, a countdown to the CFPB’s open banking rule, and a desperate attempt to tie 1990s funky divas to 2024 payment headlines. Links related to this episode: Money 20/20 USA, Octob…

In this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Dan Schleifer, CEO and Co-Founder of interop.io and ChartIQ. They discuss the impact of the 'toggle tax' on productivity and envision a future where financial professionals can focus on higher-value tasks. The conversation delves into desktop interoperability and…

In this episode of ChainLeak, we explore "Twin Protocol - Creating Your AI Twin" with Bill Inman, CSO of Twin Protocol. Discover how Twin Protocol is pioneering the future of digital identity through AI-driven Twins, allowing individuals to enhance their digital presence. Episode Highlights • Introduction • The concept of AI "Twins" for digital pre…

Glen speaks with key players at TruStage Ventures’ Fintech Summit: Discovery Fund Managing Director Elizabeth McCluskey on the state of early stage investing, founder Gwyneth Borden on Remynt’s journey to startup funding, and Maxwell’s co-founder John Paasonen on addressing the housing affordability gap. Also, surprising battle lines forming in the…

John and Glen explore the machinations of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, the potential impacts that extend well beyond Illinois, and how it could alter prospects for the Capital One/Discover merger. Also- initial thoughts on the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Visa’s debit business, and a gratuitous swipe at Ticketmaster. Links related to this e…

WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQb&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.comKEEP UP WITH Tess HauTess Ventures https://www.tessventures.com/tess-hau-1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/te…

Part 2 of our Finovate recap features interviews with three more standouts- Further, MoneyKit and Telesign- from an impressive batch of demoing companies. Plus- Glen reveals his Best of Show ballot, and serial entrepreneurs extend their winning streaks. Links related to this episode: MoneyKit: https://moneykit.com/ Further: https://gofurther.app/ T…

Anastasia sold 4 successful companies. After exiting her first company for +$100 Million, she went on to found further companies. In this episode she shares her thought process on attaining product market fit, what happens after an exit and lots of general wisdom. This, is not an episode you want to miss. 🎤 Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

In this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance podcast, Head of Marketing Grizz Griswold interviews Leo Labeis, CEO of Regnosys. They explore regulatory challenges in finance, focusing on the Rune project and Common Domain Model (CDM). Leo shares his wealth of experience from his time at Goldman Sachs and explains how open source solutions, li…

Glen speaks with two of his favorite fintechs he saw at the recently completed and highly engaging FinovateFall conference: Best of Show winner CardLift and fraud/dispute management platform Quavo. Also- an overview of the eight Best of Show winners, the inevitable artificial intelligence parade, and a pronounced shift in favor of credit unions. Li…

Glen speaks with Managing Director Deidre Campbell about the Edelman Trust Barometer and its insights on consumer attitudes, with impact for financial institutions and beyond. We then detour into regenerative farming as Fintech South Innovation Challenge winner Alex Edquist discusses how her startup Good Agriculture empowers small farms. Also- bank…

WATCH MY FULL VIDEO HERE! - https://youtu.be/rYSlXn-4Oeo?si=negqQWol8AqOhD1L LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com KEEP UP WITH Mona Tiesler Twitter https://twitter.com/CryptoMonaT LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-tiesler/?originalSubdomain=uk Medium htt…

In this episode of ChainLeak, we dive into the multifaceted world of "LogX Network - Consumer Super App" with special guest Akshit Bordia. Discover how LogX is revolutionizing the blockchain space with its comprehensive suite of features designed for both novice and experienced users. Episode Highlights Introduction to LogX - On-Chain Consumer App …

Discover the cutting-edge world of blockchain technology with our latest podcast episode focusing on Alephium. This innovative platform is revolutionizing the crypto space by combining the best features of Bitcoin and Ethereum while introducing its own unique solutions. Learn how Alephium's novel sharding approach, called BlockFlow, enhances scalab…

John and Glen riff on the role Bitcoin is suddenly playing in the presidential election, and the thorny issue of how the US government should “manage” its crypto holdings. Also- assessing the prospects beyond the bluster for productive crypto legislation, and the bizarre backstory of HODL. Links related to this episode: In his own words, Mark Cuban…

In this episode of ChainLeak, we explore "Decentralized Data On Demand" with special guest James Bayly. Dive into the transformative world of SubQuery, an open-source platform revolutionizing blockchain data indexing and interoperability. - Episode Highlights - • Introduction to SubQuery • Decentralized data indexing • SubQuery’s open-source platfo…

The Illinois Credit Union League’s Tom Kane and Ashley Sharp go deep on the turmoil surrounding Illinois’ problematic new interchange law and the steps being taken to course correct. Also- Sam Altman’s Worldcoin moves fast and scans (personal) things, and…Backpedaling as a Service (BaaS)? Links related to this episode: Our continuing coverage of Il…

Glen chats with Finovate’s Greg Palmer about the state of fintech investment and startup momentum in anticipation of September’s Finovate NYC event. Also- soft landings, long bike rides, $2.5 billion bets and honest borrowers. Links related to this episode: Finovate Fall in NYC September 9-11: https://informaconnect.com/finovatefall/ ***Use code BI…

Cybersecurity expert Roger Grimes demystifies the changing ransomware landscape- how much money do criminals usually demand? How often are they paid, and how much? What is “dwell time,” how do ransomware and wiperware differ, and what constitutes offline backup? Also- the first HODL President? Links related to this episode: Our full CU Town Hall se…

WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN-Eb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQ-b&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.comKEEP UP WITH ANTHONY SCARAMUCCITwitter https://twitter.com/Scaramucci Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sc…

Glen speaks with the Atlanta Fed’s Claire Greene about takeaways from the latest Survey of Consumer Payment Choice- including card’s dominance, mobile’s ubiquity, BNPL’s ascent and cash’s resilience. Also, the NY Times offers an unexpected backstop for the paper check. Links related to this episode: The Atlanta Fed’s Diary and Survey of Consumer Pa…

In this episode of ChainLeak, we explore "Biotech Data in Fluence." Dive into the innovative world of Fluence, a platform revolutionizing serverless DePIN technology and biotech data processing. 📌 Episode Highlights • Decentralized Cloud Computing • Serverless DePIN Platform • Verifiable Computation • Lower Cost vs Centralized Clouds • Cryptography…

WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN-Eb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQ-b&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com KEEP UP WITH GIL ROSEN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosengil/ Links: https://www.blockchainbuilders.fund/ h…

Glen’s wide-ranging conversation with Deluxe CEO Barry McCarthy and Technology Association of Georgia CEO Larry Williams spanning five decades of innovation, leadership in turbulent times, reinvention and civic responsibility. Also- another cautionary angle to the CrowdStrike mess, and Fintech Nation comes to Atlanta in August. Links related to thi…

Glen speaks with Co-Founder/CEO Austin Wentzlaff about Nook’s mission to reclaim a personalized credit union member experience, and why his team planned to be a CUSO from the start. TruStage’s Danielle Sesko explains how Payment Guard revamps a legacy loan insurance model for today’s digital personal lending. And Glen senses a shift in the media na…

In this episode of ChainLeak, we explore "Reactor: AI Meets Blockchain" with special guest Tj Dunham, Founder of ARC. Dive into the cutting-edge world of Reactor, a platform revolutionizing blockchain technology with artificial intelligence. 📌 Episode Highlights • Introduction to ARC and its vision • Reactor as a competitor to ChatGPT • Reactor’s A…

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Colin Eberhardt - CTO, Scott Logic. We talk about Colin's journey to CTO, ai, ai, ai, and ai. Colin Eberhardt: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-eberhardt-1464b4a/ Scott Logic: https://www.scottlogic.com/ Save 20% off OSFF with this code: OSFFNY24SOC Register Here & Attend the NY Open Source i…

Bridging funds in crypto is a pain - it's expensive, takes time, insecure and just causes headaches. In this episode Aisling Connolly - General Lead of Multichain Integrations at DFINITY introduces their newest technology called Chain Fusion. Chain Fusion allows you to have one smart contract on the Internet Computer (ICP) to interact with all sort…

Glen speaks with Bonifii CEO John Ainsworth about his firm’s new collaboration with Metal and the next wave of identity solutions. Also- branches as community centers, the ongoing interchange/reward points battle, more “fun” in class action lawsuit land, and screen scraping stages a comeback. Links related to this episode: Bonifii’s website, and it…

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Andrew Aitken - Chief Open Source Officer, Hedera. We talk about open source in finance, past, present, and future and how Web3 factors in. Andrew Aitken: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/opensourcestrategy/ Hedera: ⁠⁠⁠https://hedera.com/ Save 20% off OSFF with this code: OSFFNY24LF20 Register Here …

Glen speaks with Glia’s Jake Tyler about his firm’s approach to delivering ethical AI solutions to financial institutions. Also- Finovate Best of Show winners, and the continuing crisis in card interchange. Links related to this episode: Glia: https://www.glia.com/news/glia-launches-first-responsible-ai-platform-purpose-built-for-financial-institut…

"Build and they'll come" - there is no statement that could be more wrong in today's world. Billions of Dollars have been wasted on software products that got halted due to lack of product-market-fit. In this very provocative episode we challenge Blockchain from a Product perspective, discuss the potential of Zero Knowledge technologies, and John's…

So much news, so little time: John and Glen unravel Colorado’s new Artificial Intelligence Act, Apple’s hookup with OpenAI to fuel its own systems and the apparent unraveling of Visa/Mastercard’s merchant settlement. Plus, watching Siri age in warp speed. Links related to this episode: Law Firm Mayer Brown’s synopsis of Colorado’s AI Act: https://w…

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Lee Faus - Global Field CTO, GitLab. We talk about Lee's developer journey from high school teacher to GitLab, software development evolution and devops, intelligent data fabric, AI in software upskilling developers, and a little Minecraft. Lee Faus: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leefaus/ GitLab: …

It's no secret that Web3 seriously struggles with its User Experience. Using Blockchain is still very cumbersome. Gear Foundation is building some pretty cool stuff that might change the game - we've done the in-depth discussion for you. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Most exciting developments in Web3?02:57 Some thoughts on ZK and account abstraction…

This interview features Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, who discusses his journey from working at Google on groundbreaking AI research to founding a revolutionary blockchain platform. The conversation covers key insights into blockchain technology, the significance of the "Attention is All You Need" research paper, and the future vis…

Glen speaks with TeamOnUP CEO Mike Kelly about “getting dreams done on purpose” and the beauty of small credit unions. Also, more on the Illinois interchange fiasco, the CFPB’s latest populist outburst, and Glen welcomes Google to the world of incumbents. Links related to this episode: TeamOnUP: https://teamonup.com/ Mike Kelly’s book “Meaning is t…

In this episode I talked with Toni about his HLiquity project. HLiquity generally speaking is a fork from the very successful Ethereum protocol "Liquity" with some reasonable tweaks. DeFi on Hedera is gaining steam, as such HLiquity might be able to capitalize on some great momentum. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction of Toni Caradonna / Intro00:55 Deci…

John and Glen tackle several of the hottest topics impacting fintech today including audio (and video) at the heart of ChatGPT’s new features, the sustained strength in Bitcoin and Ethereum values, and a landmark Illinois law’s potential disruption of interchange. Links related to this episode: Our recent CU Town Hall in which John walks through Ch…

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz and Eddie Knight of Sonatype return to our FINOS Debrief episodes that wrap up the past month or so in the FINOS Ecosystem - and look forward to the next month and beyond. Save 20% off OSFF with this code: OSFFL24LF20 Register Here & Attend the London Open Source in Finance Forum 26 June 2024: ⁠⁠https://events.…

In this episode of ChainLeak, we dive in to the '0xCamp Accelerator Program' with the co-founder of Foundership. Join us as we explore this exciting program at the forefront of blockchain development, and innovation! 📌 Episode Highlights - Innovative Startup Funding Models - Venture Capital Trends - Crowdfunding for Tech Projects - Past Incubation …

Glen speaks with Peter Tapling of PTap Advisory about the mixed signals swirling around US open banking, and Anne Legg assesses credit unions’ readiness for AI. Also- ScarJo haunts OpenAI, and playing SCOTUS Bingo at the CFPB! Links related to this episode: PTap Advisory: https://ptapadvisory.com/ Thrive Strategic Services: https://www.anneleggthri…

In this engaging interview, Cinderella Amar, Managing Partner at Glass Ventures, discusses her transition from traditional finance to the blockchain industry. Cinderella delves into the concept of Web4, emphasizing its role in enhancing Web3's accessibility and driving mass adoption through user-friendly applications. The conversation also covers i…

Glen chats with Nacha CEO Jane Larimer onsite at the recent Smarter, Faster Payments Conference- which managed to remain forward-looking while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ACH network. ValidiFI’s Shawn Princell makes a case for the groundswell in Pay By Bank interest, and a resigned disdain for checks seems to permeate the humid Miami Be…

Glen speaks with Money Habitudes CEO Cara Macksoud about shifting money mindsets, the downside of the Great Wealth Transfer’s “lottery wins,” and how to start a constructive conversation on financial wellness. Also- nuggets from Block and PayPal earnings calls, and robust new Fed consumer data on economic decisionmaking. Links related to this episo…

Glen shares interviews with Saisi Peter, Co-Founder of Casap, the 2024 winner of NACUSO’s Next Big Idea competition, and Anne Legg of Thrive Strategic Services outlines the steps credit unions must take to prepare for Generative AI. Also- Stripe unbundles and the NRF gets cranky (is that news?) Links related to this episode: Next Big Idea winner Ca…