TECHQUILA Talks

Jorge Arce, the CEO of HSBC Mexico, stops by the pod to chat with Nicole about the invaluable lessons he's gathered throughout his remarkable journey as a global banking leader.    From emphasizing the power of treating others well to the art of effective networking, his wisdom transcends the financial world. Jorge explains exactly how he navigates the intricate balance of priorities with finesse to keep things straight from the top down.    Then, Nicole extracts Jorge’s insights on today's dynamic market and the ever-evolving fintech landscape. With a flood of fintech startups emerging, Jorge shares his perspective on this rapid technological transformation and why he believes that competition, access, and the potential to customize financial solutions for Latin America are paramount to future progress.    Learn More About HSBC:  Website: https://www.hsbc.com   Follow Jorge: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-arce-53ab5511/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/   And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

Nicole’s diving deep into the dynamic world of fintech with guest and seasoned banking innovation expert, Siya Vansia. They trace Siya's path from small-time bank to big-town player and highlight the pivotal moments and insights she’s gleaned along the way.   Nicole and Siya also tackle how fintech, despite its futuristic leanings, is still inextricably linked to the bedrock of traditional financial infrastructure and dive into the intricacies of embedded finance and BaaS, dissecting how these models aim to streamline financial experiences into everyday life.    Siya later highlights the unique fintech use cases in emerging markets, exploring the distinct set of challenges and opportunities Latin America possesses compared to the United States.   Then, the two touch upon the vital issue of gender representation in fintech leadership and explore why only 4% of women hold leadership positions in the industry, emphasizing the strength and resilience needed to break the glass ceiling.   Follow Siya:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siyavansia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/siya1014   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

How can banking and embedded tech increase the synergy between one another?    Former bank teller and current SVP of Emprise Bank, Emily Reisig, chats with Nicole about her unique perspective on the relationship between fintech and banks. She explains how bank partnerships play a critical role in increasing interest in embedded finance and why diversifying them paves the way for greater innovation.    Then, stay tuned as Emily and Nicole chat about the industries making them most excited, the emerging embedded tech marketplace in Latin America, and the changes Emily looks forward to seeing the most in fintech.   Follow Emily:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-reisig/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson     Keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

On this exciting episode, host Alex sits down with Alvaro Rodriguez Arregui of IGNIA, a pioneer in venture capital investing in Mexico.   From his journey into VC investing to his insight as a faculty member at Harvard teaching entrepreneurship, Alvaro provides an invaluable perspective on the fintech boom in Mexico.    Alvaro delves into the challenges and opportunities that have developed as a result of the tech boom and shares how IGNIA is helping to shape Mexico's thriving tech ecosystem, providing his own valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.    A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of fintech in Latin America, don’t miss Alvaro's forecasts on the segments best positioned for expansion in the next decade and your chance to gain an insider's perspective on the rapidly evolving world of fintech in Latin America! Learn More About Ignia:  http://www.ignia.vc   Follow Alvaro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-rodriguez-arregui/   Follow Alex:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/

How does one of the most respected voices in fintech feel about the future of embedded finance? Matt Harris, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures, stops by to speak with Alex about his experiences investing in fintech for the last 3 decades. He and Alex chat about the things that have and haven’t changed in fintech, why it’s important to understand that regulators always eventually win, and how embedded finance is propelling multiple industries forward. Plus, what does Matt think about the impact of generative AI on fintech? Tune in to find out! Follow Matt:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcharris/   Follow Alex:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson   Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/

What is a fintech company’s leadership team doing? Have they been volunteering? What companies have they been involved with before, and what does that say about their culture and moral responsibility? These are the questions Chief Fintech Officer for Sunrise Banks, Tyler Seydel, is constantly asking in his quest to find fintech partners that can drive positive community change. He sits down to chat with Alex about why community empowerment is vital to his company’s mission, the beneficial role of compliance in BaaS, and how to use BaaS middleware platforms in the most optimal way.  Plus, find out what Tyler considers essential components when looking for potential fintech partners.    Follow Tyler:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-seydel-mba-crcm-2634b164/   https://sunrisebanks.com Follow Alex:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson  Twitter: twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson   Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand

What is the nature of an embedded product— and how do you leverage it to sell your service? Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors, sits down with Alex to discuss how to strategically think about utilizing Banking as a Service (BaaS) to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.   They discuss why it’s important for a BaaS to understand who your customer base actually is, how the demand side of FinTech is a complex but dynamic market ripe with opportunity, and how embedded finance offers unbeatable convenience for customers. Follow Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronshevlin/ Follow Alex:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson   Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand

NovoPayment’s CEO and Co-Founder, Anabel Perez, swings by the studio to join Alex Johnson, host of Techquila Talks, in this special preview for the podcast series. Techquila Talks highlights the best in fintech— from up-and-coming voices to well-known leaders in the space, the series was designed to amplify thought leaders who are changing the way financial services work.   Anabel breaks down what she’s most excited about for the Techquila Talks series, including why she feels the democratization of financial knowledge is at the forefront of NovoPayment’s ultimate mission.    And don’t forget to subscribe to Techquila Talks to listen to the full series! To find out more about NovoPayment, please visit https://novopayment.com    Follow Anabel:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perezanabel/   Follow Alex:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson   Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/