Best FS Investments Podcasts (2025)

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1000. Insights: Episode one thousand – 9 years of standout fintech moments 1:33:37

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About this episode: It's here! We did it! Our 1,000th show is now yours. 🎉 That’s right - 1,000 episodes of diving deep into the trends, challenges, and characters that make fintech one of the most exciting industries on the planet. From our very first recording back in 2016 to now, it's been an incredible journey - and we couldn’t have done it wit…

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#194 How to Build a Business That Grows Predictably 32:20

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Most entrepreneurs get stuck competing on price. But real growth comes from building around value, purpose, and a formula you can repeat. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Solomon Thimothy, founder of OneIMS and co-founder of Clickx, to break down his Growth Formula: a simple framework built on acquisition and retention. Solomon shares how h…

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Private markets outlook: Commercial real estate 36:48

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What lies ahead for CRE? We continue our Private Markets Outlook series with a discussion featuring two of our portfolio managers, Jason Landon (equity) and Rob Lawrence (credit). They join Research team members Andrew Korz and Alan Flannigan to share how major shifts in CRE are playing out on the ground. The Private Markets Outlook podcast series …

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Safeguarding children's rights in the age of AI: Insights from Federated Hermes 21:31

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Join host Michelle Baltazar on The Greener Way as she discusses the vital topic of children's rights with Ross Teverson, regional team lead at Federated Hermes. Explore how companies must integrate safety by design in AI development, the risks of indiscriminate AI content, the rising need for regulatory consistency across global markets, and recent…

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999. News: Plaid pays JP Morgan, HALA's record breaking raise, and Thunes speeds up Saudi payments 1:15:23

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About this episode: Host Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Ahmad Yaacoub - VP MENA and Country Head for Saudi Arabia at Thunes Mei Lim - Group CFO and Ma…

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998. Insights: The new rules of underwriting - Live from Money20/20 Middle East 48:33

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About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights by 11:FS, recorded in partnership with AdalFi and live at the very first Money20/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia, host David Barton-Grimley explores a critical and fast-evolving frontier in financial services: the future of underwriting. As SMEs sit at the intersection of consumers and …

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D.C. update with Jason Cole: Tariff takeback? 43:14

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Head of Public Policy Jason Cole provides his latest briefing from Washington. Jason updates the team on critical policy developments impacting markets and shaping the Trump administration’s economic agenda. Jason joins SVP of Investment Research Andrew Korz and Investment Research Associate Alan Flannigan to cover the uncertain path forward for ta…

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#193 How to Drive Organic Growth With Referrals and Word-of-Mouth 18:02

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Paid ads are expensive and crowded. The brands that stand out today know how to blend organic marketing, referrals, and authentic word-of-mouth… online and offline. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Ashley Stanford, digital strategist and co-founder of Ice Cream Social, to unpack how entrepreneurs can lower acquisition costs, create authenti…

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Invest like a business owner: Insights from Jai Mirchandani 18:14

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In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Jai Mirchandani, founder and CIO of Elm Responsible Investments. Jai provides an in-depth look at sustainable investing, discussing the importance of long-term business ownership, the impact of current climate policies, and what sets his fund apart from ESG-led fund managers. He…

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997. News: Revolut’s UAE licence, Pipe’s partnership with Uber, and Accion Ventures’ inclusion fund 1:04:05

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About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Luke Voiles - CEO of Pipe Amee Parbhoo - Managing Partner at Accion Ventures Uneesa Zaman - Fo…

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The Takeaway: Delayed but not denied 26:16

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Who stands to be the biggest loser if free trade starts to unwind? Who stands to gain? Chief Market Strategist Troy A. Gayeski, CFA dives into his latest strategy note on what trade policy may mean for equities and how investors can respond. Troy joins Content Strategist Harrison Beck to outline his frameworks for understanding the current tariff-i…

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996. Insights: How are real-time payments reshaping global finance? 54:41

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About this episode: Money is moving faster than ever - across borders, between people, even between machines. Real-time payments and account-to-account (A2A) technology are quietly transforming the payments landscape, challenging legacy systems and reshaping how we move money. In the UK, change is on the horizon as the government sets out plans to …

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#192 How to Find Your Perfect Business and Launch It 20:30

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Starting a business is hard. The secret to success isn’t chasing easy money. It’s aligning your business with the life you want to create. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Jason, founder of the Goal Crazy Planner and author of Dream Driven. Jason shares how he turned a personal struggle into a product people love, why market validation kept…

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From engineering to climate policy: Frankie Muskovic's journey 23:37

17d ago23:37

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In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Frankie Muskovic, the newly appointed Executive Director of Policy at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). Frankie shares her unique journey from an engineering background to the forefront of climate policy. She shares key priorities that the IGCC brought to a recent gov…

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995. News: Klarna finally files its IPO; Crowdcube target later stage investors; and 11:FS Holdings takes on private banking 1:19:45

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About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Jamie Campbell, Deputy CEO at 11:FS Holdings Matt Cooper, Co CEO at Crowdcube Mike Curtis, Co-fo…

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994. Insights: The future of partnerships in fintech 48:20

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About this episode: We’re all looking for the perfect partner- whether in life or business. And in today’s fast-moving fintech world, the right partnership can make or break your product. In 2025, digital innovation is reshaping how companies collaborate. According to Deloitte, over 70% of fintech product launches now involve a strategic partner an…

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#191 Are You Losing 3% of Your Inventory on Amazon? (Big Amazon Policy Change) 13:26

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Margins are razor-thin on Amazon. Reimbursements are one of the easiest places to lose money. In this live session, Neil Twa and Lisa from GETIDA break down what reimbursements are, why they matter, and the major Amazon policy changes every seller needs to know. They cover how lost and damaged inventory impacts your bottom line, why new claim deadl…

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Climate transition by numbers: Insights from Bjarne Graven Larsen 26:40

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In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar chats with Bjarne Graven Larsen, founder and CEO of Qblue Balanced, on the hard numbers behind climate transition. Graven Larsen explains how defining and measuring climate transition involves measuring a company's societal value creation, emissions reduction, and green innovation capabilit…

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993. News: Visa’s exit from US open banking, free subway rides from Revolut, and the great UK meal deal debate 1:02:12

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About this episode: Content warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening Host Kate Moody, Fintech Strategy Director is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial servic…

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992. Insights: Why are stablecoins SO hot right now? 50:08

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About this episode: As a long, hot summer in fintech rumbles on, we thought we’d take a closer look at what’s heating up the industry right now - stablecoins. Once a niche corner of crypto, stablecoins are now reshaping everything from cross-border payments and corporate treasury to on-chain finance and consumer savings. With an estimated $230–$270…

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How to Build a Profitable Amazon Business | Why Most Amazon Sellers Fail 38:24

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Most Amazon sellers brag about revenue. But revenue doesn’t pay the bills… profit does. David Schomer, co-host of the Firing the Man podcast, breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable Amazon business. From managing TACoS and uncovering hidden Amazon fees to choosing the right products and using accrual-based accounting, he shares hard…

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Clearing up the confusion on product labelling 21:07

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Is it still the wild, wild west on product labelling for sustainable investments? In this podcast, host Michelle Baltazar chats with Dug Higgins, Head of Responsible Investment & Real Assets for the broader Zenith Group, on how financial advisers can benefit from a more rigorous debate on how investment managers address ESG and sustainability. He a…

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991. News: Klarna’s big loan moves, Monzo’s mobile expansion & Robinhood’s AI investing launch 58:33

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About this episode: Host David Barton Grimley, Director of Startegy and Head of Product at 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Anine de Kock, Head of Partnerships at Peach Payments Jason Saltzman, H…

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Private markets outlook: Follow the value, not the herd 42:58

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We dive deep into the defining trends shaping private markets in the first episode of our midyear Private Markets Outlook series. Join Andrew Korz, Senior Vice President of Investment Research, and Alan Flannigan, Investment Research Associate, as they explore the forces driving the new private markets imperative: pursuing alpha through specializat…

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990: Insights: What’s happening with agentic AI in financial services right now? 51:54

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About this episode: AI has already delivered impressive gains - from streamlining back-office operations to powering conversational assistants. But Agentic AI represents an entirely new frontier. These systems don’t just respond - they act. They make decisions, take initiative, and operate on behalf of users with a level of autonomy that could fund…

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From 80-Hour Weeks to $50M Agencies (The Scaling Playbook with Phil Case) 24:54

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Most entrepreneurs hit a wall when scaling past a few million. Phil Case has been there, AND he broke through. From 80-hour weeks to building multi-million-dollar agencies, Phil reveals the systems, leadership shifts, and client strategies that allowed him to grow from scrappy startup to powerhouse. Neil Twa sits down with Phil to unpack what it re…

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The 'S' in ESG: Challenger's Charlotte O'Meara on fighting modern slavery 22:50

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In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Charlotte O'Meara, head of responsible investment at Challenger. They delve into the issue of modern slavery and how an investor network representing $12 trillion FUM hopes to fight it. The episode highlights the efforts and frameworks developed by Challenger to assess and addre…

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989: News: Stripe partners EBANX to push Pix for SMBs in Brazil, and Brex breaks into Europe 1:03:53

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About this episode: Join host Benjamin Ensor from 11:FS as he teams up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Aaron Carpenter, CEO at Transact Pay Bruno Diniz, Managing Partner at Spiralem Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures A…

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988: Insights: How can the UK regain its fintech mojo? 58:04

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About this episode: London was the fintech capital. Smart regulation. Absurd levels of talent. Mountains of capital. All crammed inside the M25 like a pressure cooker. And for years, it worked. We weren’t just on the map. We were the map - the bloody compass, even. But fast forward to today, and it doesn’t feel like we’re top dog anymore. London’s …

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Live show announcement! After Dark | Live podcast in London | Tickets available now 0:59

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Fintech Insider is about to hit 1000 episodes! We’re celebrating this epic milestone with a very special Fintech Insider: After Dark. Join fellow fintech fans for an evening of food, drinks, and good vibes as we bring you a live edition of our news podcast featuring your fave Fintech Insiders. Tickets are free and available right now at 11fs.com/af…

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Industrial Real Estate is Booming and What It Means for E-Commerce 40:59

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Industrial real estate has exploded in value, fueled by e-commerce growth, onshoring, and shifting supply chains. Neil Twa sits down with Joel Friedland, an industrial real estate syndicator, to talk about the surge in warehouse demand, why Chicago is a manufacturing powerhouse, and how no-debt investing keeps deals stable even in downturns. They c…

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Rethinking stewardship: JANA's Rachel Halpern on balancing returns with responsibility 16:10

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In this episode of 'The Greener Way,' host Michelle Baltazar chats with Rachel Halpern, head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisors, about the pivotal role asset consultants play in the evolving landscape of institutional investment. They discuss the integration of ESG themes, debunk the misconception around sustainable investing hurting ret…

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987: News: Revolut go after US banking licence, record breaking raises in the UAE, and is Klarna's IPO back on track? 1:05:46

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About this episode: Join host Ross Gallagher from 11:FS as he teams up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Brian Spurling - Head of EMEA at Cogo Jasper Sneff Nanni - Managing Principal at FS Vector Ruth Foxe Blader - Managing Partner, F…

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986: Insights: Getting the UK innovating again: A conversation with Colin Payne from the FCA 51:43

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About this episode: This week’s episode is brought to you by someone who truly lives at the intersection of regulation and innovation: Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the FCA. If you’re not familiar with the FCA - the Financial Conduct Authority - it’s one of the UK’s key financial regulators. Think of it like the SEC in the US: overseeing marke…