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Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or ...
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In this episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed meets with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to unpack her journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to leading one of blockchain’s most groundbreaking ecosystems. With her expertise spanning traditional finance and digital assets, Lily provides a rare, balanced view of where block…
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In this episode of Searching for Mana Fintech, co-hosts Dan and Sachin engage in a compelling conversation with Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix, a pioneering company providing AI-driven SaaS solutions for the financial and insurance sectors. Since its founding in 2001, Earnix has led innovation with dynamic tools that transform insurer operations, f…
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In this compelling episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jeremy Allaire, the visionary Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle. Together, they explore the transformative journey of Circle and its flagship digital currency, USDC. Delving deep into the origins, challenges, and subsequent rise o…
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Metaverse, blockchain, ChatGPT, NFT marketplaces and more! Discover the journey of Mo Shaikh, the innovative mind behind Aptos Labs, as he dives into his entrepreneurial roots and the inspiration behind his groundbreaking platform. From discussing ecosystem tools to emphasizing the power of empathy, Mo shares insights into his daily routine and str…
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This episode of Searching for Mana takes you on a journey, exploring the transformation of Ecospend from a fledgling startup to an industry powerhouse, illustrating how fintech companies are evolving and impacting a rapidly changing financial landscape. Our hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi welcome James Hickman, CCO of Ecospend, and share a viv…
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This episode of 'Searching For Mana' with Lloyd Wahed brings you deep insights into the world of disruptive innovation as we chat with Cathie Wood, CEO and founder of Ark Invest, a firm dedicated to fostering the technologies that continue to transform our global economy. Cathie and her team concentrate exclusively on disruptive innovation, an appr…
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In this compelling new episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed engages in an insightful conversation with Tim Draper, one of the greatest venture capital investors. They explore the revolutionary potential of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in business sectors, the potentials of Bitcoin in modern economics and how it…
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Join us in this fascinating episode of Searching For Mana where we delve into the nuances of Web3 technologies and their impact on the gaming landscape, featuring our speakers Lloyd Wahed and Robby Yung. Yung takes the listeners on a riveting journey charting the rising influence of Web3 and how companies, like Animoca Brands, are pioneering games …
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On this month's episode of The Missing Link, we're joined by Sidney Powell. Sid is the CEO & Co-Founder of Maple, and with his Co-Founder Joe Flanagan, launched Maple in 2021. Maple is transforming capital markets through technology having facilitated over $3b in loans since launch in 2021. During Sid's career in traditional finance, he participate…
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On the first episode of 2024, Dan and Danielle reflect on ONE WHOLE YEAR of The Missing Link! With so many epic guests in 2023, we've had some wonderful conversations with industry leaders. They look back on all the "missing links" in the industry and how we can start to make some progress to promote mass adoption. There are several themes througho…
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In this new episode of Searching for Mana, we delve into the exciting world of insurance and cutting-edge technology. Led by our knowledgeable hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi, the discussion explores how the technical prowess of companies like Root is inspiring a new generation of insurance services. Louw Hopley is the CEO and co-founder of Ro…
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On our last episode of 2023, we welcome Erik Voorhees! If you're a crypto believer, there's no doubt you have heard of Erik. His origins in the crypto space can be traced back to 2011 when he discovered Bitcoin from a Facebook post, and then to 2012 when he joined BitInstant LLC as Head of Marketing. Voorhees co-founded the Bitcoin company Coinapul…
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In this episode of Searching for Mana, we're sitting down with Piotr Pisarz, founder and CEO of Uncapped, a leading alternative finance provider empowering companies to turbocharge growth through non-dilutive capital.Piotrz shares the trailblazing path charted by Uncapped in the realm of entrepreneurial finance: from the initial tremors of rejectio…
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In this episode of the Searching for Mana podcast, hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi have an insightful conversation with Piers Marais, Head of Product, Visa Cross-Border Solutions.Piers Marais shares his Currencycloud journey and how this Visa solution is transforming the way people and businesses pay and are paid globally.They also engage in a…
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On this episode of The Missing Link, we're joined by Martin Carrica, Co-Founder and CEO of Mountain Protocol. Mountain Protocol are the issuer of USDM, the first regulated permissionless yield-bearing stablecoin. Mountain Protocol like Nayms, is a Bermuda licensed Digital Asset Business. Although regulated in Bermuda, you'll be surprised to hear ho…
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In this episode, we welcome Max Faldin from the well-regarded fintech company, Silverbird. Quickly becoming the cynosure of all tech enthusiasts, Silverbird is a digital bank alternative for cross border trade. They are making substantial waves with its exceptional growth and unwavering commitment to addressing enduring challenges of financial incl…
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Mona Tiesler is an investor at tokentus investment AG, a leading VC firm in the German blockchain ecosystem, where she invests in start-ups that leverage blockchain technology globally. She joins the Missing Link as our tenth guest where we cover the state of venture markets - she gives tips to founders currently raising - and the macroeconomic fac…
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This episode of "Searching For Mana" features an enlightening conversation with Daniel Seifert, Coinbase's VP and Regional Managing Director. Stepping into his role just a fortnight before the infamous crypto-exchange FTX crash, Seifert's introduction to the volatile world of cryptocurrency was certainly a baptism by fire. Despite the initial turbu…
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In this episode, join us as 'Searching for Mana' robustly explores the UK’s digital asset landscape with our host, Dan Roberts, CEO of Nayms, Tom Duff Gordon, VP of international policy at Coinbase, and Lachlan Douglas Ferguson, business operations manager at Nayms. The trio tackles significant discussions around the country's regulatory approach a…
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The Missing Link, a podcast produced by Nayms aimed at uncovering the vital connection between blockchain and insurance. In the most recent episode, they are joined by Brian Mosoff, the CEO of Ether Capital.Ether Capital, a notable player in the cryptocurrency space, has taken a bold step by staking over 50% of its balance sheet through Ethereum. I…
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Welcome to a thrilling episode of Searching for Mana, brought to you by our series host, Lloyd Wahed, CEO and Co-founder of Mana Group. In this episode, we have in store an exceptional conversation with Carsten Lebtig, one of the minds behind WorkMotion. Born from a desire to crack open the globe for employers hunting for talent, WorkMotion is a st…
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Joining Dan and Danielle on this edition of The Missing Link is Dr. Sebastian Banescu, CEO of Chainproof and Managing Director of Quantstamp Germany. At Chainproof, security excellence means more than just providing insurance. Chainproof’s novel approach to smart contract security and insurance offers web3 companies unparalleled safety and protecti…
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Hiring can be a tough mission for most companies – but it doesn't have to be!Daniel Chait, CEO and co-founder of Greenhouse, will help you on that mission on our NEW EPISODE of Searching For Mana, your podcast for innovation, finances, and the future of work.Our host, Lloyd Wahed, Founder and CEO of Mana Group, conducts a very inspiring talk with D…
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On this episode of Searching for Mana FinTech, joining Lloyd Wahed is Michael Whitehead, Chief Banking and Product Officer of Freemarket.Join Michael as he shares how Freemarket’s technology-driven approach has led to its consistent growth over the past years. Michael presents an intriguing perspective on this pioneering entity that is disrupting t…
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What is the next frontier in the Future of Work? Is it AI? Is it remote work? Ben Wright of Velocity Global joins Lloyd Wahed on the newest episode of Searching for Mana Future of Work to discuss what his take on this is - the ability to enable people everywhere to access fair employment and opportunities that will become life-changing. Ben is the …
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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 ecosyste…
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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 navigati…
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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 tra…
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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 o…
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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 insura…
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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 bri…
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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 …
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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, …
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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…
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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 intern…
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There's few challenges greater when scaling a successful FinTech company than retaining a strong culture. Laura Spiekerman, Co-Founder & President of Alloy, speaks to host Lloyd Wahed about her story from childhood through to her founding one of the most successful stories in FinTech over the last decade. Alloy are an identity decisioning platform …
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Veronica Wong, CEO & Co-Founder of SafePal, joins host Lloyd Wahed to speak on building a company right from the ICO boom of 2017, across two bull/bear market cycles, and into the bumpy start of 2023. Despite the macroeconomic challenges in their way, Veronica and SafePal have worked to put themselves in a position to achieve their long-term goal o…
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Outlier Ventures are a market leading Web3 accelerator.With 185 investments last year and a steady dose of bullish sentiment towards crypto, Outlier CEO and Founder Jamie Burke is well positioned to talk about where Web3 and Crypto in 2023 is going to go. Jamie sat down with Lloyd Wahed a few weeks ago to speak about the market from 2022 up to now,…
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The Missing Link, a podcast by Nayms designed to uncover the crucial synergy between blockchain and insurance.Kain Warwick, Founder of Synthetix and blueshyft, joins this most recent edition to discuss the state of the market right now, decentralised governance, the future of insurance, and of course - his take on the missing link. Kain is seen as …
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Searching for Mana is back with Sardine CEO and Co-Founder Soups Ranjan.Join host Lloyd Wahed and we dive into why fraud, AI, machine learning, payments, and crypto are inextricably linked and crucial to financial infrastructure in the future. Soups has had a brilliant career, from one of the very first employees at Coinbase, to a fintech giant suc…
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The Missing Link, a podcast by Nayms designed to uncover the crucial synergy between blockchain and insurance.Kevin de Patoul, CEO and Co-Founder of the cryptocurrency market makers Keyrock, joins Dan and Danielle this week on The Missing Link.Will we reach a stage where every single asset is digital? How do we achieve regulatory clarity? How do we…
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Bringing together crypto and insurance, Dan Roberts CEO at Nayms kicks off the new Searching for Mana season with a special episode. Lloyd and Dan sit down together in Las Vegas to talk all things Web3, AI, bearish markets, gratitude and affirmation, and Michael Jordan.Nayms are building the future of on-chain insurance. They are launching a crypto…
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The Missing Link's first guest is Steven Becker, CEO of UDHC and former President & COO of MakerDAO. From early beginnings in derivatives and trading, the initial stages of MakerDAO, early pioneering of on-chain auditing and smart contracts, to the future of DeFi - it's a corker.Von Lloyd Wahed
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Welcome to The Missing Link, in partnership with Searching for Mana, a podcast where crypto and insurance come together. Join Dan Roberts and Danielle Wall Elliott of Nayms to explore the vital role insurance plays in crypto, and how blockchain will disrupt insurance. Whether you're in crypto, traditional finance or just in need of a new podcast, j…
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This week’s guest on the Searching for Mana show is Head of Plaid Europe, Ripsy Bandourian. A journey from Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Apple and Booking.com has led Ripsy to her most recent role at Plaid, helping to strengthen a Trans-Atlantic bridge for the open-banking leader. How does open-banking enable the goal of accessible fiscal liberty for ev…
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On a pathway to hiring Apple CEO Tim Cook? Pascal Gauthier is the CEO and co-founder of Ledger, a global leader in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications. Now one of the most respected, outspoken and well-known leaders in web3, Lloyd walks us through Pascal’s founding journey and how he has scaled Led…
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Joining Lloyd this week is Floww CEO & FinTech expert Martijn de Wever. Partnered with The London Stock Exchange, Floww provides data to increase transparency & liquidity across private markets. Former Venture Capitalist and trader Martijn sheds brilliant light into the state of UK FinTech, the pros and cons of private vs public companies, and how …
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This week’s podcast episode guest is Bolt Financial CEO Maju Kuruvilla. A former executive at Amazon, where he helped launch Amazon Fresh, Maju has taken over at Bolt to help build the future of e-commerce. Searching for Mana is about finding future category leading tech firms in real-time. Almost every business goes through ups and downs, and the …
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Joining Lloyd this week, is Austin Allison, CEO of Pacaso, the fastest-growing tech unicorn of all time. From humble beginnings, and an unusual path, Austin Allison, founder at Pacaso, has taken an unconventional path to the top. A self-proclaimed “troubled teen” and near high-school drop-out, Austin, on the back of an epiphanical moment, turned hi…
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Joining Lloyd this week is Solana Founder and CEO Anatoly Yakovenko, in this fascinating, candid and eye-opening episode. Solana really needs no introduction. One of the most prominent and popular blockchain platforms, particularly amongst developers, Solana is able to run over 6,000 transactions per second and 30 million app transactions per day. …
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