# Fintech Files Finale: Five Years of Tech, Transformation, and Career Growth

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Podcast: [Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850)
Published: 2026-05-20T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How much has fintech changed in just five years? From neobanks to AI-powered banking, the transformation of financial services has been amazing to be part of. After five years, five seasons, microphones shipped all over the world, and more than 50 episodes, Fintech Files comes to a close with a look back on this incredible journey. We rewind to 2020, when the podcast first began. Hosts Nora Hocke and Annika Melchert reflect on the fintech shifts that shaped the show, from the neobank boom of 2020 to today’s AI-driven financial landscape. They also reflect on what the podcast meant for their own careers: the projects it connected to, the leaders they learned from, and the confidence they built along the way. From neobank builds to customer experience, AI, interoperability, career growth in tech consulting, and moving all over the world, this episode explores how the industry has evolved and where it may be headed next. Discussion Highlights: Building Neobanks from Scratch: Nora and Annika reflect on their early neobank projects in 2020, around the time the podcast began. Fintech Files Origin Story: Our hosts share how they pitched the podcast internally and the support they received from BCG Platinion. Favorite Guests and Conversations: From Solaris and Mambu to Microsoft, ABN AMRO, and BCG experts, including Kirsten Rulf and Akram Awad, we revisit standout guests and takeaways. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Nora and Annika reflect on building confidence throughout the podcast journey and the impact it had on their career growth. Technology Is Not Enough: A major lesson from the podcast: modern tech stacks matter, but great fintechs still begin with strong customer value propositions. The Rise of AI in Finance: AI has moved from an emerging topic to a core part of digit…

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