The Pnyx

By: Vikas Raj and Alex Lazarow
  • Summary

  • Join Vikas Raj and Alex Lazarow as they navigate the defining technology and financial services questions of the 21st Century. From bank collapses in Silicon Valley to crises on Wall Street, people have good reason to question whether or not unending technological change is really a positive force on society. The Pnyx tackles this question head on. From ESG and crypto to remote work and A.I., we assemble leading voices in the technology, venture, and fintech spaces and debate one fundamental question: is this innovation “good” for the world?
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Episodes
  • “Is my decision fair? If not, why not?”
    Jul 30 2024

    Is AI influencing the underwriting process? How do we keep AI on the right track? What are the alarm bells for AI, and what role does regulation play?

    In this episode, we sit down with Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of Fairplay AI, and discuss how artificial intelligence is currently impacting the credit system. Listen as we discuss the risk of inequitable outcomes, rejection processes, and the evolving impact of AI on low and moderate income Americans’ financial wellbeing.

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    27 mins
  • “Part of being an entrepreneur is knowing what to steal”
    May 28 2024

    What makes people remarkable? How do entrepreneurs figure out what product or service to build? Are startup ideas really that novel?

    In this episode, we talk to Guy Kawasaki on what makes people remarkable and discuss the corresponding lessons for founders. Listen as we dive into the growth mindset, artificial intelligence, and the common path of remarkable people.

    Check out Guy Kawasaki’s recent book Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference.

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    21 mins
  • “The pendulum of entrepreneurship...can swing widely.”
    Jan 25 2024

    Can fintech thrive in a volatile world? How will 2024 compare to 2023? Where will remote work remain? What is the Asian market outlook? 

    In this episode, the final in our series on reflections on 2023 and the outlook for 2024, we cover challenging questions and market insights with Ganesh Rengaswamy of Quona Capital. Listen as we look to the past and the future, cover entrepreneurial cycles, dive into regulatory trends, and consider which fintech product categories are ripe for future growth

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    20 mins

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