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Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

Work in Fintech

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Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 80

Hear from industry leaders about what is fintech and web3, how to get into it and how to make a mark in the fastest growing sector in the world. Work in Fintech Founder Matt Cheung teams up with Founder Members to interview fintech and web3 founders, CEOs and CTOs about what you can do to gain an edge in fintech and web3. Essential listening for any student, young professional or curious person looking to secure a role in fintech, web3, banking or finance. #fintech #web3

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How FinTechs Win Multi-Million-Dollar Banking Deals | Tom Bentley, CRO at 10x Banking

Season 2 · Episode 16

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 40:44

In this episode, host Matthew Cheung dives deep into Tom’s fascinating journey, from DJing during his university days to leading one of the most forward-thinking fintech companies in the world.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ The sales playbook behind multi-million–dollar fintech enterprise deals
✅ How 10x Banking is powering the next generation of global banks
✅ The evolution of core banking and banking-as-a-service, and why it matters today
✅ How AI is transforming the way banks operate (and what’s next)

If you’re in fintech, sales, or tech leadership, this episode is packed with insights on how to sell and scale in one of the fastest-changing industries on earth.

Check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3.

Follow our socials Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube

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Secrets of Sales Leadership Revealed: Tamsin Hobley's Journey to the Top at SIX

Season 2 · Episode 6

Friday, September 27, 2024 • Duration 39:24

Summary
Tamsin Hobley, Country Head for UK and Ireland at SIX, shares her journey in the finance industry and the importance of sales leadership and strategic sales. She emphasises the value of curiosity, listening, and building relationships in sales.

Tamsin also discusses the role of SIX in the financial industry, including its various business units and its focus on technology. She highlights the significance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in the industry and the need for companies to comply with ESG standards.

Tamsin talks about the importance of culture in the workplace, supporting working parents, and promoting diversity and inclusion. She offers advice for aspiring leaders, emphasising the importance of being brave, trying new things, and being open to diverse perspectives. Tamsin also discusses the future of SIX and her interest in non-executive roles and giving back.

Takeaways

Curiosity and building relationships are key in sales.
ESG compliance is important for companies in the finance industry.
Culture, support for working parents, and diversity and inclusion are crucial in the workplace.
Leaders should be open to diverse perspectives and communicate effectively.
The future of SIX involves innovation, growth, and potential non-executive roles.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tamsin Hobley's Background
03:27 Transition from Retail Banking to Sales Leadership
08:54 The Importance of Learning from Experience in Sales
16:46 The Significance of ESG and Diversity in the Financial Sector
21:55 Building a Supportive Culture and Fostering Leadership
29:41 The Role of Diversity of Thought in Leadership
33:55 Effective Communication and Listening as a Leader
38:23 Future Plans and Giving Back

Tamsin Hobley https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsinhobley/

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Surrounding Yourself With Exceptional People - William Quigley (Part 2), co-founder of Tether & Wax, first institutional investor in Paypal

Season 2 · Episode 6

Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 01:04:07

In his second appearance on the Work in Fintech podcast William Quigley and Matt Cheung discuss career options, education, big companies vs startups and it what it takes to succeed when you start your own company.

William Quigley, a long-time VC - he was Paypal's first institutional investor - and entrepreneur, from gaming to blockchain (he cofounded Tether and WAX) shares his insights on:

Foundational skills, such as critical thinking, are valuable in career development.
A university education can provide a broad set of skills and opportunities.
Working in a large, established company can offer exposure to exceptional business practices and experienced professionals.
Assessing the financial health of a company and understanding market perceptions is important for career stability.
Identifying opportunities and launching new products or services requires assessing market demand and managing resources effectively. Finding a co-founder or small team is important when starting a startup to share the workload and bring complementary skills.
Assessing who would work well as a co-founder is a skill that needs to be developed.
Consider the amount of capital needed and the potential for growth when deciding whether to raise funding.
Surround yourself with exceptional people who challenge and push you to grow.
Curiosity is a key trait for entrepreneurs and can lead to insights and new business ideas.
Assess the size and potential growth of an industry to guide career decisions and identify opportunities.

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Check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3.

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Fintech Empowering Underserved Communities Thru P2P Lending - Rodney Williams, Co-Founder SoLo Funds

Season 2 · Episode 5

Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 43:21

Rodney Williams, co-founder of SoLo Funds, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and fintech innovator. He discusses his first startup, LISNR, which used ultrasonic technology for seamless checkout experiences. Williams, an inspiring black entrepreneur, explains the motivation behind later starting SoLo Funds, a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that provides access to capital and helps individuals create bigger yield on their savings. He highlights the challenges of regulatory actions and the importance of being a B Corp. Williams emphasises the need for financial literacy and the role of fintech in empowering underserved communities. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and take risks.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:57 From Listener to Solo Funds
08:32 The Problem of Limited Access to Capital
14:25 Challenges of Regulatory Actions
20:35 Go-to-Market Strategy and Product Differentiation
27:34 The Significance of Being a B Corp
31:33 Financial Literacy and Empowering Underserved Communities
36:58 The Future of Solo Funds and Advice for Entrepreneurs

Follow Rodney Williams here and Matt Cheung here.

The Role of Legal in Fintech: Insights from Revolut

Season 2 · Episode 5

Monday, August 12, 2024 • Duration 40:46

Summary

In this episode, Matt interviews Philippa Poole and Daniel Geller from Revolut, Europe's largest fintech company. They discuss their backgrounds and how they ended up working in the legal department at Revolut. They also talk about the differences between working in a law firm versus a fintech company, the challenges of scaling a legal team in a rapidly growing company, and the importance of automation and AI in their work. They emphasise the need for curiosity, embracing technology, and taking risks in one's career.

Takeaways

There are many job roles in fintech beyond coding and development, including legal roles.
Working in-house at a fintech company allows for a closer relationship with the business and a more strategic approach to legal advice.
As a fintech company grows, the legal team must focus on scalability and automation to keep up with the demands of the business.
Embracing technology, such as AI, can save time and improve efficiency in legal processes.
Being curious, staying up to date with new developments, and taking risks are important for career growth in the fintech industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Revolut and the Legal Department
07:45 Comparison of Working in a Law Firm vs. Fintech
12:37 Scaling Challenges and the Importance of Automation
16:41 The Role of the Legal Department in Keeping Revolut Running
21:56 The Culture at Revolut and Working in a Fast-Growing Company
25:56 Hiring and Skills in the Legal Department
30:50 The Impact of Automation and AI in the Legal Department
36:13 Advice for Young Professionals and Embracing Technology

Philippa Poole - Head of Legal, Commercial
Daniel Geller - Deputy General Counsel
Matt Cheung - Founder Work in Fintech, CEO ipushpull

From PayPal to Tether: William Quigley’s Journey in Fintech & Blockchain Innovation

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, August 1, 2024 • Duration 01:02:34

Summary

William Quigley, a long-time VC and entrepreneur, shares his journey from auditing failing financial institutions to becoming a venture capitalist and co-founding Tether and WAX. He discusses the challenges of investing in the early days of the internet and blockchain, and the creation of Tether as a stablecoin. Quigley also explains the roadmap for NFTs and the evolution of WAX as a platform for trading NFTs. The conversation covers various topics related to NFTs, blockchain, AI, and career advice. William Quigley discusses the limitations of Ethereum for consumer mass market transactions and the potential of NFTs beyond collectibles. He emphasizes the ability of NFTs to transfer something to someone at no cost and with certainty of authenticity. Quigley also explores the intersection of blockchain and AI, particularly in auditing smart contracts and enhancing trading strategies. He advises young people to gain foundational skills in an exceptional company before venturing into entrepreneurship and to observe untapped market opportunities.

Takeaways

William Quigley has a background in auditing financial institutions and working at the Walt Disney Company before becoming a venture capitalist.
He co-founded Tether, the world's first fiat-backed stablecoin, and WAX, a blockchain platform for trading NFTs.
The early days of investing in the internet and blockchain were challenging, as there was limited interest and understanding in these technologies.
Tether was created to provide stability in the volatile crypto market and enable easier trading between cryptocurrencies.
WAX was developed to tokenize and trade non-fungible assets, such as video game virtual items and collectibles.
The roadmap for NFTs includes expanding the use cases beyond profile pictures and collectibles, with potential applications in various industries. Ethereum is not designed for consumer mass market transactions, and NFTs have the potential to go beyond collectibles.
NFTs enable the transfer of assets at no cost and with certainty of authenticity, revolutionizing the verification process.
AI can be used to audit smart contracts and enhance trading strategies in the blockchain space.
Young people should gain foundational skills in an exceptional company before pursuing entrepreneurship and should observe untapped market opportunities.

Fintech payments: Swipe cards to Stablecoins, with Sean Forward, UK CEO of payabl

Season 2 · Episode 3

Saturday, July 6, 2024 • Duration 42:30

Summary

In this conversation, Matt Cheung interviews Sean Forward, the UK CEO of payabl, a fintech company specialising in payments. They discuss the role of payabl in helping merchants accept payments, the concept of omni-channel payments, and Sean's journey in the fintech industry. They also explore the future of payments, including stablecoins and central bank digital currencies. Sean emphasises the importance of staying informed about industry trends and being discerning about the sources of information. He also highlights the diverse range of roles within a payments company and the value of teamwork and diverse skill sets. Finally, they briefly touch on the potential impact of a change in government on the fintech industry.

Takeaways

-payabl is a payment processor that helps merchants accept payments, with a focus on credit cards.
-The concept of omni-channel payments refers to the ability to accept payments through various channels, such as credit cards, bank transfers, and cryptocurrencies.
-Staying informed about industry trends and being discerning about sources of information are crucial in the rapidly evolving fintech industry.
-There is a diverse range of roles within a payments company, and teamwork and diverse skill sets are essential for success.
-The future of payments may involve the widespread adoption of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to payabl
03:03 Understanding Omni-Channel Payments
12:17 Sean's Journey in the Fintech Industry
25:08 The Future of Payments: Stablecoins and CBDCs
33:02 Skills and Attributes for Success in Fintech
43:17 The Potential Impact of a Change in Government
45:03 Conclusion and Contact Information

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-forward/
https://payabl.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcheung50/

Keywords

payments, fintech, payabl, omni-channel, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, industry trends, teamwork

Role of Quants in Crypto: Javier Rodriguez Alarcon, XBTO Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Digital Investment Strategies

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 49:21

Summary

Javier Rodriguez Alarcon, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Asset Management at XBTO, discusses the role of XBTO as a full service digital assets provider, focusing on institutional investors. He explains the three main business verticals of XBTO: capital markets, investment management, and a platform business.

Before moving to crypto, Javier was in TradFi at Goldman Sachs as the Global Head of Client Portfolio Management and EMEA Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies. Prior to that he was at Barclays Global Investors, now part of Blackrock.

Key takeaways

-Javier breaks down step-by-step how quant investors use technology and numerical processes to apply statistical modelling to investment decisions and portfolio construction.
-The convergence of traditional finance and crypto is happening, but legacy technology is a challenge. Javier thinks the full adoption of crypto and digital assets in financial transactions is likely in the future and discussing how institutions utilise crypto derivatives (for the major coins) and the role of decentralised exchanges vs centralised exchanges.
-If you are in a technical role, soft skills such as communication and the ability to explain complex concepts, are crucial for you to stand out in the financial industry and crypto

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Javier Rodriguez Alarcon and XBTO
02:50 Javier's Background as a Quant Investor
04:16 The Impact of Cloud Computing and AI
09:25 Javier's Transition from TradFi to Crypto
14:19 The Challenges of Convergence in the Financial Industry
23:48 Decentralized Exchanges vs. Centralized Exchanges
27:21 Quantitative Analysis in Portfolio Construction
35:12 Skills and Advice for Young Professionals in Crypto
45:24 The Future of Crypto and Digital Assets
49:14 Advice for Javier's 18-Year-Old Self

Shaping Tomorrow: The AI powered Metaverse with Alvin Wang Graylin

Sunday, March 17, 2024 • Duration 01:04:28

Alvin Wang Graylin, Global VP of Corporate Development for HTC, discusses the intersection of AI and the metaverse. Alvin shares his background and journey in the tech industry, highlighting the importance of hard work and the value of understanding programming. Alvin explains how AI and XR technologies are coming together to create a transformative metaverse experience, discusses the challenges of centralization versus decentralization in the metaverse and the implications of privacy and anonymity in this new digital world. The conversation explores various themes related to the AI-powered metaverse and its impact on society. It delves into topics such as privacy and data control, the possibilities of the metaverse, tips for adapting to change, the importance of soft skills, the value of reading and curiosity, being kind and ethical, setting purpose-driven goals, embracing art and culture, taking care of physical health, prioritizing meaningful relationships, understanding and valuing the elderly, finding fulfillment and purpose, learning from mistakes and traveling, building understanding and empathy, anthropogenic risks and unity, the future of money and universal basic income, and advice for students.

Check out his latest book https://ournextreality.com/

Takeaways:

•The AI-powered metaverse has the potential to reshape society in various ways, and it is important to consider the ethical implications and privacy concerns associated with it.
•Soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making will become increasingly valuable in a world driven by AI and automation.
•Reading voraciously and seeking knowledge from diverse sources can help individuals make connections and gain a deeper understanding of the world.
•Kindness, empathy, and meaningful relationships are essential for personal well-being and societal harmony.
•As technology advances, it is crucial to prioritize physical health, embrace art and culture, and find purpose and fulfillment beyond materialistic pursuits.
•The transition to a post-scarcity society may lead to a shift away from traditional monetary systems, with a focus on providing for basic needs and fostering human connection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
06:10 The Intersection of AI and XR
11:10 The AI-Powered Metaverse14:01 The Evolution of the Metaverse22:14 Centralization vs Decentralization in the Metaverse27:07 Privacy and Anonymity in the Metaverse32:46 Privacy and Data Control34:19 The Art of the Possible35:43 Tips for Adapting to Change36:58 The Importance of Soft Skills38:20 The Value of Reading and Curiosity39:42 Being Kind and Ethical41:08 Setting Purpose-Driven Goals42:00 Embracing Art and Culture42:53 Taking Care of Physical Health44:18 Prioritizing Meaningful Relationships45:44 Understanding and Valuing the Elderly46:08 Finding Fulfillment and Purpose47:31 Learning from Mistakes and Traveling48:55 Building Understanding and Empathy50:22 Anthropogenic Risks and Unity54:27 The Future of Money and Universal Basic Income56:06 Moving Towards a Post-Monetary Society01:01:25 Advice to 18-Year-Old Self

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