Episode 255: WebSummit Lisbon – Take Over

November 18, 2024 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Europe 0:42:51 Comments Off on Episode 255: WebSummit Lisbon – Take Over

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At this year’s Web Summit Lisbon, Matteo Rizzi took the mic to host two riveting live interviews on Breaking Banks Europe, bringing fresh insights from two of the brightest minds in fintech. First, he sat down with Ali Niknam, the visionary CEO and founder of bunq, a digital banking disruptor on a mission to offer transparency and a customer-first approach to financial services. Ali shared how bunq is challenging the traditional banking model and navigating the complexities of regulation while empowering users to take control of their finances.

Next, Matteo caught up with Jaidev Janardana, the dynamic CEO of Zopa, one of the trailblazers in the peer-to-peer lending space. Jaidev shared the journey from P2P lending to full banking services, revealing how AI, data, and a customer-centric approach are shaping the future of finance. He also emphasized the importance of small steps toward financial literacy to help people thrive. The interviews showcased how fintech leaders are changing the game and making an impact worldwide!

Connect and learn more:

Ali Niknam – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-niknam-50253913/

bunq.com

Jaidev Janardana – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaidev-janardana-a4071b3

zopa.com

Author, Co-Founder of FTS Group, BBE Executive Producer
About the Author
Matteo Rizzi is an unconventional entrepreneur with two decades of experience in Financial Services, constantly referred amongst the top executives in the industry. He spent 13 years at SWIFT - where he co-founded Innotribe, the innovation arm of the cooperative, launching the first global startup challenge. Since 2013, he has had a FinTech Investor and/or Venture Partner role with global VCs and CVCs (20+ deals, 5 exits). In 2015, he co-founded FinTechStage (now FTSGroup.eu) - a platform for Investors and Innovators to boost FinTech innovation globally. In 2019, Matteo founded Timepledge.org a global initiative to foster financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. The same year he launched Breaking Banks Europe (as the Executive Producer). In 2023, he was appointed Senior Advisor for Elevandi (MAS). He is the author of "The FinTech Revolution" and "Talents & Rebels" and is fluent in 5 languages. X:https://twitter.com/matteorizzi Website: https://matteorizzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteorizziofficial Linkedln:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteorizzi/ Provoke: https://provoke.fm/author/matteo/
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