One Vision

Fall is kicking off with a big BANG, with a series of fintech conferences for us to connect with founders and funders. It is also the recruiting season for our friends at the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator and the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE). In this new episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo, Barb, and Stephanie reunite to reminisce about the past, present, and future of our industry. Looking back, we have seen plenty of innovative ideas. But what do the activities amount to? Are we working on and measuring what matters? Looking ahead, what is the new battleground in the age of AI and data? Is it still fintech versus banks? Or will it be incumbent platforms versus tech players, aka Magnificent Seven? Perhaps it’s time for some honest conversations and a bit of soul searching. 

Are you curious about the future of decentralized finance? Here’s a little secret: The future is already here, but the change is not equally distributed. In our back-to-back episode featuring women in web3, we chat with Rita Martins, author of the brand new book titled “Web3 in Financial Services”, on the past, present, and future of blockchain technology, how the ecosystem can adapt to regulatory changes, and how traditional finance and DeFi can play nice together. While the progress may feel slow, change is definitely coming. Check out Rita’s new book here: https://a.co/d/93ClFuP **Our last conversation with Cleve Mesidor, The path to a more financially inclusive future, can be found here. https://shows.acast.com/one-vision/episodes/the-path-to-a-more-financially-inclusive-future **

With five generations of customers using the banking system, whose needs are we truly serving and how can we best fill the gaps? In our first episode back from a short summer break, we welcome Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit leading an industry-wide crypto education campaign. Credit unions and community banks play a critical role in serving the diverse demographics of our society. How best can we support these institutions in a decentralized finance future? What policy changes do we need to support the workforce of the future, and ensure small business owners can thrive? And what is the story behind Butterscotch Media? Tune in to find out more!

In this episode of One Vision, Theo chat with Alice Korngold, C-Suite and board advisor, speaker, and published author, on the value of collaboration between companies and nonprofits in finding innovative solutions to social challenges. Purpose and profits do and should co-exist; when we work together, we thrive — together. From hiring intentionally and creating inclusive social cohorts, to developing responsibly and ethically, let’s commit to staying motivated and changing the status quo for a better and brighter future. Take actions and make meaningful contributions to positive progress, not just for our sake, but for the sake of future generations. As Alice said, we each find our own path. And there is tremendous opportunity for every sector and every job to advance the world towards a more sustainable and inclusive path. Keep asking ‘why?’ and ‘what can I do?”. Don’t forget to check out Alice’s latest edition of A Better World, Inc.

From acting as a silent back office partner to being an enabler of banking services and new business models, technology has transformed not only the partnership between the CIO, CTO, and lines of business, but also the customer experience. What is the next big opportunity when it comes to the future of banking? What role will technology such as artificial intelligence play? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chat with Vanja Tokic, expert retail strategy transformation manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG on digitalizing the financial world and preserving the human touch. How will banking services being a commodity impact the future of financial services and banking business models? What role should banks play in society and an increasingly connected world, and how can we meet customers where they are? Tune in to find out! 

Just as the pandemic has accelerated the acceptance of digital payments in retail for consumers, it has sped up similar changes in the financial operations of organizations, enabling improved compliance and spending controls while reducing complexities. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Chris Juneau, SVP, Head of SAP Concur Product Marketing, on the future of payments and expense reporting, powered by AI and mobile connectivity. We cannot create more time, but we can streamline processes so that we can spend more time focusing on what matters — at moments that matter. ***About One Vision: One Vision podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The new season, Fintech Fuse! features the powerful trio of women in fintech: Barb McLean, Stephanie Foster, and Theodora Lau. *** ► Unconventional Ventures: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ ► Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter follow?entityUrn=6598548173482967040 ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLj99yHUUGFTHLdJeZqaPg?sub_confirmation=1 

While AI is not new, the excitement has skyrocketed in the past 2 years. As organizations embark on the AI journey, what do they need to keep in mind? What does responsible AI really mean? Are we being overly critical when we are biased and imperfect human beings? And how do we even stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of AI and risk management? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chat with the brilliant Nicole Königstein, Chief AI Officer and Head of AI & Quant Research at Quantmate, on the current AI hype cycle and what the future holds. Be sure to check out Nicole’s latest book: Transformers: The Definitive Guide. ** About One Vision: One Vision podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The new season, Fintech Fuse! features the powerful trio of women in fintech: Barb McLean, Stephanie Foster, and Theodora Lau. *** ► About Nicole Königstein: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-koenigstein/⁠ ► Unconventional Ventures: ⁠https://www.unconventionalventures.com/⁠ ► Subscribe on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter follow?entityUrn=6598548173482967040⁠ ► Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLj99yHUUGFTHLdJeZqaPg?sub_confirmation=1 ⁠ #OneVision #Podcast #FinTech #FinancialServices #AI #DataScience #MachineLearning #Innovation: 

Homeownership is normally looked upon as a part of the American Dream. Unfortunately, reality often squeezes out many of those who don’t have access. In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chats with Brendan Kennealey, Founder/CEO at NESTER, and part of the first cohort for CAFE (Center for Accelerating Financial Equity), on his quest to take some of the guesswork and stress out of the home buying and selling experience. Imagine a world where technology can be used to create a positive impact for LMI communities and uplift those who are underserved. ** About One Vision: One Vision podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The new season, Fintech Fuse! features the powerful trio of women in fintech: Barb McLean, Stephanie Foster, and Theodora Lau. *** ► NESTER: ⁠https://nester.app/⁠⁠ ► Unconventional Ventures: ⁠https://www.unconventionalventures.com/⁠ ► Subscribe on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter follow?entityUrn=6598548173482967040⁠ ► Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLj99yHUUGFTHLdJeZqaPg?sub_confirmation=1 ⁠#OneVision #Podcast #FinTech #FinancialServices #FinancialInclusion #Startup

Generative AI in 2023 was a bit of an enterprise parlor trick: something that fascinated and amused workers-maybe helped them create an image or revise a blog post — but didn't provide substantial value to the broader organization. That's changing. In 2024, adoption is ramping up, and we're starting to see how generative AI will actually reshape the future of work. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Chris Juneau, SVP, Head of SAP Concur Product Marketing, on how we can adapt to a changing world of finance with AI.