{"podcast":{"title":"Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion","slug":"fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850","podcast_index_feed_id":6678850,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bcg-fintech-files/","website_url":"https://bcgplatinion.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7866c6d6-c596-4512-b939-c28ce4a5f0b6/Qj0lIBV-Kt1nR2pkuzOPOqgW.png","author":"BCG Platinion","episode_count":71,"summary":"In Season 5 of Fintech Files, our three hosts are traveling across the global fintech landscape, uncovering the most exciting stories from the world’s leading innovation hubs. From embedded payments to crypto, from financial inclusion to the future of millennial finance, they’re diving into the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and unexpected questions defining what comes next. We’ll be talking to founders and experts behind some of the brightest minds in the industry, exploring how financial technology is becoming ever more invisible, intelligent, and impactful. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to transform the way the world moves money has never been greater. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cutting-edge trends disrupting Fintech today. From NeoBanks to cryptocurrency, we delve into the dynamic landscape of financial technology through insightful conversations with global disruptors. We’ll uncover the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech and examine their impact on the financial world. We focus on real-world examples, making financial technology relatable and accessible to both F…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850"},"episode":{"title":"Season 3 Throwback: Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski","slug":"season-3-throwback-empowering-finance-through-financial-inclusion-with-vera-futorjanski","published_at":"2025-02-04T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850/season-3-throwback-empowering-finance-through-financial-inclusion-with-vera-futorjanski","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850","url":"https://bcgplatinion.com","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/748be3f8-2e11-4923-94fc-687fc2225298/BFT-S4-Backup-V1-converted.mp3","summary":"In this special throwback episode, we revisit our Season 3 interview with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures.  How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski , former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enhance accessibility and diversity in finance through education and innovation. Discussion Highlights: Dubai as a Hub for Innovation: Vera discusses the unique ecosystem in Dubai, where the government actively supports and accelerates innovation. Vera elaborates on her involvement with the Dubai Future Accelerators program, highlighting the collaboration between government entities and startups.  Female Representation in the Startup Ecosystem: The discussion delves into the challenges faced by female founders, investors, and leaders in the startup ecosystem. Vera shares a shocking statistic; only 2% of globally available funding for startups goes to female founders. Beyond Community and Empowering Women: Vera introduces Beyond, a curated community of female leaders launched by her that provides a safe and trusted space for women leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow. Web3 and Diversity in the Tech Space: Vera expresses her early optimism in the Web3 space and her disappointment in the progress made regarding diversity. She highlights her experiences in the Metaverse, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), and the need for greater representation of women in key roles in Web3 technologies. AI and the Importance of Female Representation: Vera highlights the lack of representation of female voic…","meta_description":"In this special throwback episode, we revisit our Season 3 interview with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures. 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