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In this episode, we sit down with Megan Harrison, Executive Head of Transactional Banking at MomentumMetropolitan. MomentumMetropolitan are specialists in long and short-term insurance, asset management, savings, investments, healthcare administration, health risk management, employee benefits and rewards programmes. Megan discusses all things FinTech, her experience in positions where women have been underserved & building momentum...quite literallyTalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Megan Harrison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganharrison1/MomentumMetropolitan's Website: https://www.momentummetropolitan.co.za/enStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Simon Ellis, Co-Founder & CEO of SmartWage. SmartWage is an African technology company that enables employers to offer their employees access to earned wages.Simon discusses all things FinTech, why start-ups pretend to automate and altering the problem you're solving. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Simon Ellis's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ellis-2aa14a8b/SmartWage's Website: https://smartwage.co.za/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundrr. Fundrr is a fintech start-up aiming at providing cheap, quick and efficient unsecured term loans to SMEs in South Africa.Idan discusses all things FinTech, how to get on the front page of a google search at no cost, and free tools your start-up needs. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Idan Jaan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idan-jaan-958ab712b/Fundrr's Website: https://fundrr.co.za/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Angela Yore, founder and MD of SkyParlour. SkyParlour is a full-service communications agency for Fintechs. Angela discusses all things FinTech, different PR strategies for start-ups and scale-ups, and how to position your business for investors. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Angela Yore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-yore-skyparlour/SkyParlour's Website: https://skyparlour.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Levine, COO of Chipper Cash. Chipper Cash is a venture-capital-backed Financial technology company that builds software to enable free and instant peer-to-peer cross-border payments in Africa and Europe, as well as solutions for businesses and merchants to process online and in-store payments.Alicia discusses all things FinTech, tips on creating your dream job, and her thoughts on OKRs as a goal-setting tool. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Alicia Levine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicialevine/Chipper Cash's Website: https://chippercash.com/?_branch_match_id=726020403006276395Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

This is a very special episode as we sit down with our very own Founder and CEO of TalentintheCloud, Darren Franks. TalentintheCloud offers specialist executive search services across the FinTech sector. We help business leaders hire senior and middle management experts across the entire FinTech spectrum. Darren discusses all things FinTech, the importance of gender diversity in the Fintech space, and how to increase inbound leads. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Nadia Costanzo, Head of banking and expansion at TransferWise. Transferwise is built by and for people who live global lives and make sending money abroad up to 8 times cheaper than the bank.Nadia discusses all things FinTech, expanding into new markets, and how TransferWise is working to mission zero. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Nadia Costanzo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-costanzo/ TransferWise' Website: https://transferwise.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Koen Vanpraet, Group CEO of PXP Financial. PXP Financial aims to stay ahead of the game through innovation, new technologies and solutions to create a first-class payment experience for their customers. Koen discusses all things FinTech, tips on selling technology, and the challenge with merging two businesses. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Koen Vanpraet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenpvanpraet/PXP Financial's Website: https://www.pxpfinancial.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Annette Evans, Head of People at GPS. Global Processing Services (GPS) is the trusted and proven go-to payments processing partner for today’s leading challenger brands. Annette discusses all things FinTech, how to hire the top software developers, and dives into her experience as the first black female at GPS. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Annette Evan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetteankrah/GPS's Website: https://www.globalprocessing.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Higgins, CEO and founder of Gold-i. Gold-i has transformed the global retail FX trading market by providing retail brokers with the same execution and risk management tools as institutional brokers at a fraction of the cost. Tom discusses all things FinTech, how to get through ups and downs in the market, and how to validate a good business idea.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Tom Higgin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhiggins-forexliquiditysolutions/Gold-i's Website: https://www.gold-i.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Scott, CEO & Co-founder of NONA. NONA helps funded businesses accelerate their software projects. Mike discusses all things FinTech, delegating as a remote CEO, and how to improve your daily routine. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Mike Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/NONA's Website: https://nona.digital/#Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/ 

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Kent, CEO and co-founder of Adumo. Adumo is a Fintech with a vision to create an open and fair payment industry that drives economic inclusion and economic growth. Paul discusses all things FinTech, insourcing vs outsourcing, and growing market share and diversifying through acquisitions.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Paul Kent's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkentsa/Sureswipe's Website: https://www.sureswipe.co.za/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

On this episode, we sit down with Fiona Roach Canning, Co-founder, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of Pollinate. Pollinate is a software business, focused on reinventing merchant acquiring for banks around the world. Fiona discusses all things FinTech, how Pollinate is diversifying their talent pool, & finding that work/life balance during these new times. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Fiona Roach Canning's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionacanning/Pollinate's Website: https://www.pollinate.co.uk/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Mandy Hickson, Motivational Speaker, author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman, and one of the first female fighter pilots. Mandy shares stories about her journey as a fighter pilot, how to improve communication within teams, and advice on how to become a motivational speaker. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Mandy Hickson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyhickson/Buy Mandy's book, An Officer, Not a Gentleman: https://www.amazon.com/Officer-Not-Gentleman-inspirational-pioneering/dp/B089M3ZL6GStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Malgras, Head of Western Europe at MANGOPAY.com. MANGOPAY.com is an end-to-end payment solution for Marketplaces, Crowdfunding, and Fintech platforms. Gregory discusses all things FinTech, how to globalize a local product, and how to calculate the risk before accepting a job offer. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Gregory Malgras' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-malgras/MANGOPAY.com's Website: https://www.mangopay.comStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Döderlein, CEO & Founder of Auka. Auka developed the first mobile payment platform in the Nordics (mCASH) and launched the first mobile payment solution in Norway. Daniel discusses all things FinTech, his experience with launching a product directly to the market, and the steps to finding the right talent. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Daniel Döderlein's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doderlein/Auka's Website: https://auka.io/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Joakim Sjöblom, CEO & Founder of Minna Technologies. Minna Technologies is an innovation partner to retail banks a mission to bring power to the modern consumer. Joakim discusses all things FinTech, how to get your ideas in front of banks, and tips on working with the banking industry. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Joakim Sjöblom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoblomjoakim/Minna Technologies' Website: https://minnatechnologies.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Hamish Houston, MD Southern Africa of Network International. For over 20 years, Network International has delivered innovative solutions that drive revenue and profitability for their customers. They provide a robust suite of payment products and services that are on the cutting edge of technology development. Hamish discusses all things FinTech, tips on interviewing, and what it takes to be successful in sales. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Hamish Houston's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishhouston/Network International's Website: https://www.network.ae/enStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Yamandou Alexander, CEO & Founder of Makeba. Makeba goes beyond moving money forward for their customers and offers them innovative products that solve their most acute pain points. Yamandou discusses all things FinTech, dives into how to expand your business and product into Africa, & how to get the informal market to go digital.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/Yamandou Alexander's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamandou/Makeba's Website: https://makeba.money/us-eng/index.htmlStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/

In this episode, we sit down with Leanne Bonner-Cooke, CEO & Founder of e-Bate Limited. e-Bate is an affordable SaaS solution for decision-makers who need to implement and gain control of Rebate Management quickly, improving margins and reducing risk, through data insights. Leanne discusses all things FinTech, how to get investors, and tips for digitizing your business. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/Leanne Bonner-Cooke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannecooke/e-Bate's Website: https://www.e-bate.io/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/