The Connector.
Welcome to the connector podcast, an ongoing conversation connecting FinTechs, banks and regulators worldwide. Join CEO and founder Koen Vanderhoydonk as you learn more about the latest available trends and solutions in the markets.
Episodes
72 episodes
The Connector Podcast - Exploring Open Banking: Innovations and Strategies with Liesl McKay, Remco Timmerman, and Andrew de Prest
Have you ever wondered how open banking is reshaping the financial landscape? Join the Connector Podcast as we bring together industry heavyweights Liesl McKay from BBD Software, Remco Timmerman of Rabobank, and Andrew de Prest of Exthand. Lies...
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Episode 56
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26:30
The Connector Podcast - AI-Powered Compliance and Wealth Management: Comark's Jean-Baptiste on Navigating Benelux and French Markets
Unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence in wealth management with insights from Jean-Baptiste Deaux from Comarch! This episode promises to reveal how AI is revolutionizing the sector by enhancing decision-making, optimizing p...
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Episode 57
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12:23
The Connector Podcast - Future-Proofing Mortgages: OPER's Vision for Digital Transformation and AI Integration with CEO Geert
Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to mortgages? In our latest episode, we sit down with Geert, OPER's visionary co-founder and CEO, to uncover the future of mortgage digitization. Geert takes us on a fascinating journey from his days...
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Episode 54
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15:13
The Connector Podcast - - Unchain FinTech Festival - European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) - Mastering Fintech Growth: Robert's Insights on Legal, Technical, and Strategic Excellence with Paynovate
Could understanding the intricate balance of management, coding, and legal expertise be the key to fintech success? Join us as we sit down with Robert, the dynamic founder and CEO of Paynovate, who has journeyed from studying business managemen...
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Episode 53
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46:55
The Connector Podcast - Unchain Fintech Festival - European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) - Revolutionizing Cross-Border Lending: Mifundo’s AI-Driven Financial Solutions with Keiu Kalaus
Unlock the secrets of cross-border financing in Europe with Keiu Kalaus, the brilliant Chief Product Officer at Mifundo. From her unexpected career pivot from a Spanish translator to a leading innovator in the financial sector, Keiu’s journey i...
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Episode 53
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41:48
The Connector Podcast - Unchain FinTech Festival - European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) -Transforming Corporate Finance with Blockchain: Insights from Fipto's Patrick on Global Team Leadership and Fintech Innovation
What if blockchain technology could revolutionize corporate financial flows and save significant costs? In this episode, we promise you’ll uncover the secrets behind this transformative potential with Patrick, a seasoned fintech expert. Patrick...
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Episode 52
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46:14
The Connector Podcast - Pioneering Sustainable Finance: How Matter's Innovative Analytics Blend Impact and Performance with Niels from Matter
Can sustainability and finance truly coexist without sacrificing one for the other? Find out as we sit down with Niels, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Matter, a Denmark-based fintech company revolutionizing sustainability data analytics. N...
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Episode 52
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15:31
The Connector Podcast - Successfully Scaling Startups: Insights from Liesl at BBD on Sustainable Growth and Efficiency
Have you ever wondered how startups manage to scale successfully without falling apart? Join us as we welcome back Liesl from BBD, who shares invaluable insights into the transition from startup to scale-up, revealing the common pitfalls and ho...
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Episode 51
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19:10
The Connector Podcast - Revolutionizing Cash Management: The Open Banking Solutions of Exthand with Jean-Gabriel and Andrew
Have you ever wondered how cutting-edge technology can transform the financial landscape? In this episode of the Connector podcast, we bring you an exclusive conversation with Jean-Gabriel and Andrew from Exthand. They unravel the fascinating s...
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Episode 50
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15:52
The Connector Podcast - Transforming Regulatory Reporting: How Qvonto Simplifies Compliance for Fund Reporting
Have you ever wondered how complex regulatory requirements can be transformed into user-friendly, visually appealing reports? Gain exclusive insights from Sinan Gabel, CEO and founder of Qvonto, and his partn...
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Episode 49
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14:33
The Connector Podcast - Pivoting to Success: How POM Transformed Invoice Payments and Mastered the Fintech Space
Ever wondered how a simple pivot can redefine a company's destiny? That's exactly what Johannes from POM reveals as we explore the transformation of the invoice payment landscape on the Connector Podcast. Johannes takes us through the inception...
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Episode 48
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13:39
The Connector Podcast - Mastering Digital Identity in the EU: A Deep Dive into eIDAS 2.0 with itsme®
Unlock the secrets of seamless digital identity in the EU with our latest conversation featuring Tom from itsme®. We venture into the realm of eIDAS 2.0, the regulation revolutionizing how we interact online. Prepare to be enlightened ...
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Episode 47
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13:45
The Connector Podcast - Unveiling AI Ethics with IBM's Insight and Navigating Digital Partnerships with Arrow
Get ready to navigate the complex tapestry of AI ethics and partnerships with the Connector podcast! I’m Koen Vanderhoydonk, and in this episode, I’m joined by IBM's Michel Van Der Poorten and Arrow's Francis Mukwayanzo to unravel how the tech ...
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Episode 46
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18:49
The Connector Podcast - Fintech's Resurgence and AI Revolution: Uncovering the Next Waves with Bence Siklós from PEAK
Prepare to unlock the secrets of fintech's future as Ben Siklós from Budapest's PEAK joins me for a captivating exchange. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, with Ben, a trailblazer from Hungary's foremost fintech firm, guiding ...
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Episode 46
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14:30
The Connector Podcast - Unveiling Risk Intelligence in Central Asia's Corporate Landscape with ClearPic's Alexei Panin
Discover the enthralling world of risk intelligence as we sit down with Alexei from ClearPic, who guides us through the labyrinth of corporate information within the emerging markets of Central Asia and the Caspian region. His 15 years of exper...
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Episode 45
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12:19
The Connector Podcast - Open Banking Evolution: Navigating Future Payment Systems with Jan Willem Stoffer from SOPRA Banking
Embrace the future of financial transactions as we unravel the potential shift from traditional card payments to innovative open banking solutions with Jan Willem Stoffer from SOPRA Banking. Our latest conversation on the Connector podcast prom...
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Episode 46
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15:03
The Connector Podcast - WealthTech Live in Zürich 2024 - Charting Asia's Wealth Management Transformation by Valuefy
In our latest Connector podcast episode, unlock the secrets of Asia's wealth management evolution with Shirkant Tiwari, a luminary from Valuefy. Listen as he narrates his journey from the historic city of Jaip...
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Episode 44
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12:26
The Connector Podcast - WealthTech Live in Zürich 2024 - Revolutionizing Core Banking and Embracing Innovation in Switzerland by SaaScada
Unlock the future of fintech with us, Koen Vanderhoydonk, as we invite the astute Nelson Wootton, CEO and co-founder of Saascada, into our conversation. Prepare to have your perspective on banking innovation ...
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Episode 43
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15:41
The Connector Podcast - WealthTech Live in Zürich 2024 - Delving into FinTech Innovations and Global Private Banking by ERI
Unlock the world of FinTech innovation with Roger Furrer and Jean-Philippe Bersier from ERI as they share their frontline insights on the OLYMPIC Banking System and more. As key players in ...
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Episode 42
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15:55
The Connector Podcast - WealthTech Live in Zürich 2024 - All Stars Session
Prepare to be enchanted by the future of finance as we unpack the Swiss WealthTech revelations! Our latest episode is a treasure trove of insights featuring the brilliant minds of Effy and Olga alongside industry trailblazer Urs. Together, we d...
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Episode 41
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13:00
The Connector Podcast - WealthTech Live in Zürich 2024 - Innovating the Digital Financial Landscape with SIX
Unlock the secret to navigating the digitized financial world with Roy Kirby, the mastermind behind SIX Financial Information's core products. This episode is a must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the seismic shift in wealth management...
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Episode 40
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12:40
The Connector Podcast - Shaping the Future of FinTech with swissQuant's Innovative Banking Software Solutions
Unlock the secrets of FinTech innovation with Salar from swissQuant, the sales team leader at the forefront of transforming the financial technology landscape. This episode promises to be an eye-opener as we discuss the evolution of swissQuant,...
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Episode 39
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15:21
The Connector Podcast - Humanizing Finance: DACX's Journey to Deepen Client Connections
Have you ever walked away from a financial meeting feeling you missed a personal connection? Yannick from DACX joins us to unravel this phenomenon and reveals how his epiphany led to the birth of a company revolutionizing customer intimac...
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Episode 38
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15:04
The Connector Podcast - DFS 2023 - Navigating ESG Regulations with Amindis
Fasten your seatbelts for an insightful journey with Philippe, the CEO of Amindis, as he showcases how the financial industry is grappling with the advent of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reg...
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Episode 37
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11:46
The Connector Podcast - DFS 2023 - Revolutionizing Salary Access with SCUDI
Have you ever wondered why instant access to your hard-earned salary isn't common in certain European regions? Discover the answer in our enlightening chat with Rie from SCUDI a groundbreaking fintech making waves in the industry. Rie paints a ...
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Episode 43
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11:29