Episodes

  • Episode 642 Eyal Lifshitz from Bluevine
    Dec 19 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Eyal Lifshitz, Co-founder & CEO of Bluevine. Eyal, had a successful career as an engineer and a venture capitalist. What compelled him to leave venture and become an entrepreneur?

    In this interview Eyal shares the story behind starting Bluevine and what’s his emotional connection was to create a digital banking platform for small businesses. He discusses the evolution of company culture as Bluevine continues to grow and employs over 500 people + raised over $700 million in debt and equity.

    We are taking a break for the holidays, subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday January 9th episode with Kyle Mack from Middesk.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 641 Ioan Iacob from FlowX AI
    Dec 12 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Ioan Iacob, Co-founder & CEO of Flow X.AI. FLOWX.AI wraps and orchestrates legacy systems, allowing enterprises to create web and mobile front-ends for mission-critical business flows. During the chat they discuss the transformative potential of multi-agent AI technology in the banking and financial services sector. Ioan shares insights on the evolution of FlowX.AI, the transition from consulting to product development, and the importance of hiring individuals who bring in new knowledge to the organization to make this transition efficient and effective.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Eyal Lifshitz from Bluevine.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 640 Ximena Aleman from Prometeo
    Dec 5 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Ximena Aleman , Co-founder & Co-CEO of Prometeo. Prometeo is a fintech infrastructure company connecting global corporations with financial institutions in Latin America and the United States. They focus on banking (APIs). And their technology provides access to a network with over 500 connections to 283 financial institutions across 11 countries.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Ioan Iacob from Flow X.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 639 Tom Burgess Serial Entrepreneur & President of SnippMedia
    Nov 14 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Tom Burgess, Multi exit entrepreneur & President of SnippMedia. He was a founder and exited Linkable Networks, Founder of Third Screen (acq by Aol/Time Warner) & founder of EchoMedia (acq by SoftBank) SnippMedia is an SKU level rewards program and in his role as president he is responsible for leading SnippMedia’s new Payments Media Network. In this interview they discuss the difference between growing your own startup from scratch compared to starting one within a larger more established company.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Ximena Aleman from Prometeo.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 638 Rashmi Melgiri from Functional Finance
    Nov 7 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Rashmi Melgiri, Co-founder & CEO of Functional Finance. Functional Finance is a fintech platform that enables insurance operators to manage billing, financing, and other aspects of money transfer. Rashmi is a co-founder of CoverWallet which was acquired back in 2019 by AON. In this interview they chat about her past acquisition, what she's learned and what’s going on with her newest venture.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Tom Burgess from SnippMedia.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 637 Peter Sever from Sumsub
    Oct 31 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Peter Sever, Co-founder of Sumsub. Sumsub is a verification platform to secure the whole user journey, with customizable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention solutions. Peter shares his journey from his educational background in computer graphics to the evolution of Sumsub, highlighting the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way. He started his business with his brothers Andrew & Jacob.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Rashmi Melgiri from Functional Finance.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

    Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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    26 mins
  • Episode 636 Chris Harmse from BVNK
    Oct 24 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Chris Harmse, Co-founder of BVNK. BVNK brings together banks and blockchains into a single platform, enabling innovators to quickly launch new payment products. In the interview, they discuss the BVNK global payments platform that connects traditional fiat and blockchain payments. Chris provides insights into BVNK's founding story, the challenges faced in the fast-paced fintech industry, and the importance of maintaining focus while navigating growth. Chris also highlights the exciting use cases BVNK is developing, particularly in the realm of stablecoin payouts, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Peter Sever from Sumsub.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 635 Rhett Roberts from LoanPro
    Oct 17 2024

    This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com.

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    In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Rhett Roberts, Co-founder & CEO of LoanPro. LoanPro is a lending and credit platform. In this episode they chat about the creation of LoanPro and Rhett’s past startups.

    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Chris Harmse from BVNK.

    About the host:

    John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.

    Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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    40 mins