Best Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc Podcasts (2025)

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Live @ Money 20/20, Oct 2024 - The U.S. Cores 42:23

28d ago42:23

42:23

In the final episode recorded live from Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eyal sits down with leaders from the the three major U.S. core banking providers: Hashim Toussaint, General Manager of Digital & Open Banking at FIS; Chad Killingsworth, Head of Engineering at Jack Henry; and Sunil Sachdev, SVP, Head of Embedded Finance at Fiserv. Among them,…

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Live @ Money 20/20, Oct 2024 - Mr. Open Banking & Friends 58:18

1M ago58:18

58:18

Recorded live at Money 20/20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eyal is joined by three leading voices from the open banking community whom he knows rather well: Michelle Beyo, CEO & Founder of Finavator; David Birch, Author, Advisor and Principal at 15Mb; and Don Cardinal, Senior Vice President at the Financial Data Exchange. Together, they examine how o…

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Live @ Money 20/20, Oct 2024 - The Aggregators 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Recorded live at Money 20/20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eyal is joined by the open banking leads from three major US aggregators: John Pitts, Head of Policy at Plaid; Jane Barratt, Chief Advocacy Officer at MX; and Anil Mahalaha, Chief Evangelist at Akoya. Aggregators, sometimes called data access networks, provide third parties with connectivity …

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#255 - Trends in Private Credit with Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in directly originated senior secured loans issued by U.S. middle market companies. On the show, we discuss: Why investors should co…

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The American Way 57:38

5M ago57:38

57:38

Does the United States have open banking? Well, that depends on how it’s defined. If that definition is less about regulation and more about the adoption of a common technical standard for the secure exchange of financial data, then the U.S. is considerably further along. Much of this progress is due to the Financial Data Exchange (FDX), a private …

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#254 - Gold Investing with American Gold Exchange President Dana Samuelson 30:54

6M ago30:54

30:54

On today’s show we welcome special guest, American Gold Exchange President, Dana Samuelson. American Gold Exchange is a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct sales. On the show, we discuss: Why investors should own gold as an investment If Trump’s election effects the bull case fo…

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The Data Sharing Economy 41:43

6M ago41:43

41:43

Open banking aims to revolutionize data sharing by giving individuals full control over their data - deciding who can access it, for what purpose, and for how long. Instead of personal data being locked in silos and exchanged without consent by an opaque and precious few, this shift empowers people to gain value from their data for themselves, usin…

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#253 - The Nuclear Revolution with Mirion Technologies CEO Tom Logan 31:11

6M ago31:11

31:11

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Mirion Technologies CEO Tom Logan. Mirion designs, manufactures, and provides radiation detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring products to the nuclear power and medical markets. On the show, we discuss: The path from private equity ownership to the public markets The macro bull case for the nuclear…

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Making Better Decisions 50:31

7M ago50:31

50:31

Underlying open banking is an important assumption: That if you give the consumer all the information about what data is held on them and all the control over how that data is shared, that they will be better off. That they will use that information and control to make better decisions, decisions that benefit them. But is that actually so? Behavior…

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#252 - State of the Markets: Navigating Q4 and Beyond 50:29

7M ago50:29

50:29

On today’s show, listen to Julian and Mike have a live discussion on the State of the Markets: Navigating Q4 and Beyond. On the show, we discuss: The opportunities within global equities, including the sector we are most bullish on Why investors should stay away from fixed income and which investments allocators should use for yield The outlook for…

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#251 - A Systematic Approach to Crypto Investing with Martin Green of Cambrian Asset Management 29:32

8M ago29:32

29:32

On today’s show we welcome special guest, the co-CIO of Cambrian Asset Management, Martin Green. Cambrian is a quantitative investment firm for digital assets. On the show, we discuss: Cambrian’s approach to crypto investing and how it is differentiated Navigating crypto’s volatility and macro events including the FTX bankruptcy Keys to success and…

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#250 - Navigating the Real Estate Market with Whitestone REIT CEO Dave Holeman 27:33

8M ago27:33

27:33

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Whitestone REIT CEO Dave Holeman. Whitestone REIT is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that primarily owns, operates, and redevelops retail community-centered properties in Texas and Arizona. On the show we discuss: The thesis behind Whitestone’s focus on community and neighborhood centers The …

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Fast Future Blur 39:46

9M ago39:46

39:46

We are living through a period of unprecedented technological change, an era that has been dubbed the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Building upon the previous three, this current transformative era is marked by the convergence of advanced technologies, such as robotics, AI, IoT and blockchain, that together are reshaping both industries and society…

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Embedded Finance 40:53

10M ago40:53

40:53

Imagine a world where financial services are no longer separate, daunting entities but seamlessly integrated into the digital experiences you know and love. A world where buying a car, booking a trip, or even grabbing a coffee means having instant access to personalized financing options, secure payments, and innovative insurance solutions. This is…

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#249 - SPAC Market Update with Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal 38:18

10M ago38:18

38:18

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Meteora Capital Founder and CIO Vik Mittal, his second time on the podcast. Meteora Capital is an investment firm specializing in SPAC-related instruments in both public and private companies. On the show, we discuss: What has happened in the SPAC market over the past 24 months Meteora’s approach to investi…

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#248 - AI in Investing with Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli 30:38

11M ago30:38

30:38

On today’s show, we welcome special guest, Stanford AI Researcher Dr. Mohammad Rasouli. Mohammad helps funds to realize the benefit of artificial intelligence for alternative asset investment by providing AI education and tailored AI strategy, and by implementing the proprietary InvestAI technology. These include using AI for both alpha generation …

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All That Glitters 43:10

11M ago43:10

43:10

The open banking community has long believed the path to open data starts with open banking. The general idea is that the common standards used to share banking data will inevitably expand in scope, leading to open data standards which will eventually cover all sectors of the economy. Australia, unique among open banking regions, has been on that r…

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Absolute Return Podcast #247: Racehorse Investing and Wagering with EQB Founder Jeffrey Seder 32:40

11M ago32:40

32:40

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Jeffrey Seder, founder of EQB, a company that provides thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, breeding, and racing management services. On the show, we discuss: What got him into the business of thoroughbred racehorse buying, selling, and breeding The basics of horse racing betting A look into the advanc…

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Checks and Balances 46:25

1y ago46:25

46:25

To date, the United States has taken a staunchly market-driven approach to open banking, and has been doing so for decades. But all that is about to change: the U.S. has now begun their own journey towards regulated open banking, with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) introducing a new regulation to solidify and protect Personal Finan…

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Oh Canada 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

The growth of open banking is historically driven by environmental factors. In environments marked by wealth inequality, or a lack of trust in traditional finance, open banking flourishes as a promising alternative. Conversely, in stable environments, it often stagnates, viewed as a needless risk. Canada, known for its risk aversion, exemplifies th…

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#246 - Short Selling with Muddy Waters’ Carson Block 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

March 13, 2024 - On today’s podcast we welcome special guest Carson Block of Muddy Waters. Carson is an activist short seller who conducts in-depth fundamental short analysis focused on business fraud, accounting fraud, and fundamental problems. On the show, we discuss: His fortuitous path to short selling as a profession Sino Forest and the short …

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The India Stack 1:04:08

1+ y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

To make open banking work the way it is meant to, you need three major building blocks; data exchange, payments and digital ID. While many countries are working on these pieces, there is really only one place that has already built them all, into a fully-integrated, cohesive whole, at population scale: India. In the season four finale of Mr. Open B…

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#245 - Institutional Real Estate Investing with Hodes Weill Founder Doug Weill 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

27:53

December 17, 2023 - On today’s episode we welcome special guest, Hodes Weill Managing Partner and Co-founder, Doug Weill. Hodes Weill is a leading, global capital advisory firm focused on the real estate and real assets investment and funds management industry. On the show, we discuss: How real estate plays a role in investment portfolios Which seg…

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Open Banking Past & Future 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

44:37

Europe, widely considered the birthplace of open banking, has been on a journey to digitize their financial system for over 20 years. In this episode, we speak to a guest who has been on that road since the beginning, at the nexus of finance, technology and regulation. Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer has been instrumental in shaping the future of finance in Eur…

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Digital Value 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

42:05

What defines the value of a thing? Is it a question of utility, aesthetics, rarity, emotional connection, or a combination of all these aspects? When it comes to digital assets, this question becomes even more complex, as evidenced by the rise and subsequent fall of NFTs. Beyond just digital, The continued evolution of Web3 and DeFi has now set the…

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#244 - The Future of Generative AI with Zapata AI Co-Founder and CEO Christopher Savoie 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

October 24, 2023 - On today’s show we welcome special guest, Zapata AI Co-Founder and CEO Christopher Savoie. Zapata AI is an industrial generative AI software company developing solutions and applications to solve enterprises’ hardest problems.On the show we discuss: How Christopher went from getting his PhD in a medical field to founding several …

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Shifting Control 43:04

1+ y ago43:04

43:04

Data fuels our digital lives, helping us make decisions, build relationships, and stay organized. To achieve these goals, we willingly share our personal data with various service providers, who give us search engines, social networks and e-commerce. But somewhere in the bargain, those providers encroached far beyond what the typical user understoo…

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What’s in Your Wallet? 41:25

2y ago41:25

41:25

For most people, wallets are a staple accessory of their everyday lives. Yet today, the analog wallet is disappearing, to be replaced, like so many other things, by its digital twin. Digital wallets are now a reality and, like their physical predecessors, they will become an intrinsic part of our lives, so making sure they are built the right way i…

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#243 - Bitcoin’s Future with Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz 26:17

2y ago26:17

26:17

August 14, 2023 - On today’s show we welcome special guest, Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz. Bitcoin Depot operates the largest bitcoin ATM network in the world. On the show, we discuss: Brandon’s “bitcoin moment” and what initially got him interested in the cryptocurrency His entrepreneurial journey and where he got the idea to start the company W…

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The View From the Top 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

Open banking is often cast as an antidote to the dominance of big banks. Given that its origins stem from the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, this perspective is not terribly surprising. But is this characterisation a fair one? Does open banking have to be a threat to big banks, or can it be turned into an opportunity? To answer these questions and…

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Is Open Banking Dead? 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

It’s no secret that global banking is experiencing some macroeconomic headwinds. Bank failures and consolidations continue to spread, albeit slowly. The question then becomes: How do these negative trends influence the direction of open data? Marie has been studying open consented data sharing since 2016. Through her current role as Open Futurist a…

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#242 - 2022 Dealmaker of the Year, Danny Rice 34:03

2+ y ago34:03

34:03

February 27, 2023 - On today’s show we welcome special guest and the 2022 Dealmaker of the Year, Danny Rice. Danny was the CEO of Rice Acquisition 1, which merged with Archaea Energy in a $1.15 billion deal and then subsequently sold to BP for $4.1 billion. Danny is now the CEO of Rice Acquisition 2, which recently announced a $1.5 billion merger w…

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#241 - Private vs Public REIT Investing with Armada ETF’s CEO Phil Bak 40:38

2+ y ago40:38

40:38

January 6, 2023 - On today’s show we welcome special guest Phil Bak, CEO of Armada ETF Advisors. Phil has been innovating in the ETF industry for over 15 years. He has previously served as Founder/CEO of Exponential ETFs, an ETF issuer and sub-advisor acquired by Tidal ETF Services in 2020. Phil has also served as Chief Investment Officer at Signal…

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Bringing It All Together 1:00:05

2+ y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In the extended season finale of Mr. Open Banking, Eyal directly tackles the question of how open banking will change the way we interact with our money, in an attempt to build a vision of the open future. To do so, he breaks the problem down into the three core concepts at the heart of that claim: money, identity and open banking. When it comes to…

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Who Do You Trust? 42:08

2+ y ago42:08

42:08

As the open banking movement continues to unfold, many people are asking an obvious but entirely valid question: can we trust open banking? In this episode, Eyal explores the concept of trust in open banking, and how we can learn to trust the data sharing ecosystem upon which open banking is being built. To inform the discussion, he sits down with …

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#240: Reimagining Earth Through Investing with TPB’s CEO David Friedberg 42:56

2+ y ago42:56

42:56

On today’s show we welcome special guest, David Friedberg, Founder and CEO of The Production Board. Dave is an entrepreneur, business leader and investor who founded The Climate Corporation, which was sold to Monsanto for $1.1 billion. He now leads The Production Board, a holding company of businesses established to solve the most fundamental probl…

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Open Banking in the Middle East 39:53

2+ y ago39:53

39:53

When it comes to open banking globally, there are several factors that have acted as drivers for the movement, like competition, inclusion, stability and innovation. Although innovation takes a back seat in some regions, there is one place where it is firmly front-and-center: the Middle East. The Middle East and North Africa, a region known by the …

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#239: The Space Exploration Business with Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus 35:32

2+ y ago35:32

35:32

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus. Intuitive Machines is a diversified space exploration, infrastructure, and services company. On the show, Steve discusses: -Some of his main learning experiences at NASA and what inspired him to leave to launch a startup -The current state of the space race -The pote…

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#238: The Entrepreneurial Journey with AvePoint CEO TJ Jiang 27:18

2+ y ago27:18

27:18

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, AvePoint CEO TJ Jiang. AvePoint is the largest data management solutions provider for the Microsoft cloud. On the show, TJ discusses: His journey from new immigrant, to Wall Street, to successful entrepreneur taking his company public How he made it through the adversity when founding the company Lessons…

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#237: Semiconductors with Newsight Imaging CEO Eli Assoolin and VSAC CEO George Sobek 31:49

2+ y ago31:49

31:49

On today’s show we welcome special guests, Newsight Imaging CEO Eli Assoolin and VSAC CEO George Sobek. Newsight Imaging develops high-quality image sensors that can be integrated into industries such as robotics, automotive, mobile and many others. Vision Sensing Acquisition is a SPAC that is set to merge with Newsight. On the show, Eli and George…

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#236: Venture Capital Investing with Social Leverage Founder Howard Lindzon 38:37

2+ y ago38:37

38:37

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Social Leverage Founder Howard Lindzon. Social Leverage is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage and seed-stage investments in the Software, Consumer, and Fintech industries. On the show, Howard discusses: How he initially got into investing and what is appealing about early-stage investing…

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#235: Venture Debt Financing with Trinity Capital President Kyle Brown 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

30:14

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Trinity Capital President Kyle Brown. Trinity Capital is a provider of venture debt financing, a smart financing option for high-growth venture capital-backed startups. On the show, Kyle discusses: -A primer on business development companies -The basics of venture loans and equipment leases -How venture deb…

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#234: Lithium-ion Battery Technology with Dragonfly Energy CEO Denis Phares 27:43

2+ y ago27:43

27:43

On today’s show, we welcome special guest Dragonfly Energy CEO Denis Phares. Dragonfly Energy is a leader in energy storage and producer of deep cycle lithium-ion storage batteries. On the show, Denis discusses: Advantages of lithium-ion products over lead-acid batteries The outlook for lithium carbonate prices Key aspects of the business that inve…

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#233: Algorithmic Investing with Delphia’s Andrew Peek 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

30:46

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Delphia's Andrew Peek. Delphia runs an algorithmic investing strategy powered by machine learning. On the show, Andrew discusses: -Predicting fundamental data using AI to drive investment alpha -Which fundamentals their algorithm trades on -How humans can incorporate machine learning into their investment p…

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#232: On Building a Consumer Products Business with Grove Collaborative CEO Stu Landesberg 34:29

2+ y ago34:29

34:29

On today’s show we welcome special guest, Grove Collaborative CEO Stu Landesberg. Grove Collaborative is a leading sustainable consumer products company. On the podcast, Stu discusses: -How he made the jump from the buy side to entrepreneurship -The opportunity he sees in environmentally friendly home and personal care products -Struggles and succe…

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#231: Enterprise Software with Near CEO Anil Mathews 27:58

2+ y ago27:58

27:58

On today’s show we welcome special guest Near CEO Anil Mathews. Near is a global SaaS leader in privacy-led data intelligence on people, places and products. On the show, Anil discusses: Whether entrepreneurs are born or made Characteristics that make enterprise software attractive for entrepreneurs Near’s datasets and why they’re useful The #1 mos…

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Made in America 46:38

2+ y ago46:38

46:38

Open banking definitions often differ from region to region. In the U.S., where open banking is decidedly market-driven, it is associated more with consent-driven data sharing, rather than standardization or regulation. Outside of regulatory constraints, U.S. open banking efforts are laser-focused on generating business value through true innovatio…

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#230: Molecular Farming with Moolec Science CEO Gastón Paladini 33:02

2+ y ago33:02

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Moolec Science founder and CEO Gastón Paladini. Moolec is a science-based food ingredient company that is going public through a merger with SPAC LightJump Acquisition. On the show, Gastón discusses: What is molecular farming and how did it originate How they produce meat molecules with plants Why meat alte…

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#229: Alliance Entertainment’s Chairman Bruce Ogilvie and CEO Jeff Walker 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

36:41

On today’s show we welcome special guests, Alliance Entertainment’s Chairman Bruce Ogilvie and CEO Jeff Walker. Alliance Entertainment is a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles. On the show, Bruce and Jeff discuss: Insights, challenges and opportun…

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#228: Renewable Energy Investing with ClimateRock CEO Per Regnarsson 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

32:52

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, ClimateRock CEO Per Regnarsson. ClimateRock is a special purpose acquisition company that plans to acquire strategic renewable assets and enabling technologies with large decarbonization potential and strong financial history and prospects. On the show, Per discusses: What specific types of opportunities…

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