Fintech Episodes

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June 5, 2020

088: Money Talks #15: Digital VC, Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk

IIn this week's Money Talks segment, Pete Townsend and Eoin Fitzgerald dive into the difference between video and live interactions between startups and their investors, the role of Twitter and Facebook as arbiters of the truth, a look back at the demographics from the first two years of this podcast and the monumental inspiration from spaceflight.
86
May 22, 2020

086: Money Talks #14: Pizza Arbitrage | Doordash | Uber | Grubhub | Growth at All Costs

In this week's Money Talks segment, Pete Townsend and Eoin Fitzgerald dig into a slice of "Pizza Arbitrage" from the Margins blog by Ranjan Roy and Can Duruk on the Doordash, Uber and Grubhub strategies of growth at all costs, and delve into the importance of recharging yourself, work-life and pandemic-driven cultural changes and the staying power of massive retail brands.
84
May 8, 2020

084: Money Talks #12: Challenger Bank Brands - Bó, Revolut & N26

In this Money Talks segment, Pete and Eoin riff on the shutdown of the RBS challenger bank brand 'Bo', Revolut's M&A ambitions, what N26's latest fundraising means in the great universe of challenger banks.... and their latest reads!
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Feb. 21, 2020

076: [Replay] Money Made Me Do It - Elaine Deehan

In a special replay of one of the best episodes of 2018, Pete Townsend talks to Elaine Deehan about her entry into fintech, her startup ambitions....and her love of the Spanish language!
Guest: Elaine Deehan
65
Nov. 22, 2019

065: Money Talks #5: Anne Boden, Chris Skinner and the Myths of Fintech

We once again get inside the minds of entrepreneurs by diving deep into a recent piece of content that struck a chord, and Chris Skinner's recent blog post on Starling's Anne Boden and her recent talk on the myths of fintech.
Guest: Paul Smyth
64
Nov. 12, 2019

064: I Can Transform Ya - Eddie Dillon and CreditLogic

Eddie Dillon from CreditLogic joins us on the show to talk digital transformation, making the move from corporate to entrepreneur...and his love of skiing!
Guest: Eddie Dillon
57
Sept. 9, 2019

057: The Prediction - Andrew Mullaney and Premind

Andrew Mullaney joins us on the show to talk stock markets, perception, the entrepreneurial bug...and living an unassuming life!
53
July 19, 2019

053: 100 Miles and Running - Claus Christensen and Know Your Customer

Claus Christensen, CEO of Know Your Customer, joins us to talk about racing cars, airplane engines, regulatory technology...and his love of marathons!
52
July 11, 2019

052: Mission Statement - Ollie Walsh and PiPiT

Ollie Walsh, CEO and co-founder of PiPiT, joins us to talk about enabling migrants to support their families back home cheaper and safer, prioritizing your pipeline, social impact....and his love of Tai Chi!
Guest: Ollie Walsh
51
June 28, 2019

051: Take One For the Team - Bo Brustkern and Lendit Fintech

Bo Brustkern from Lendit Fintech joins Pete Townsend to talk about finding creativity in finance, leading teams...and finding his Irish roots!
Guest: Bo Brustkern
50
June 20, 2019

050: Money in the Middle - Pascal Bouvier and MiddleGame Ventures

Pascal Bouvier of MiddleGame Ventures joins Eoin Fitzgerald on stage at a Nadifin Accelerator event in Ireland to talk about fintech today, the future and how results of upcoming elections can drive Transatlantic moves!
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April 25, 2019

043: Somebody to Love | Dan Calvert at the Dublin Tech Summit 2019

Dan Calvert, Head of Partnerships at N26, joins us on stage at Dublin Tech Summit to talk about building a bank that everyone loves!
Guest: Dan Calvert
42
April 17, 2019

042: Big Bank | Sean Faughnan and The Stealth Startup

Sean Faughnan joins us on the show to discuss his stealth mode start-up, history, Hollywood, politics...and owning a castle!
Guest: Sean Faughnan
41
April 11, 2019

041: Racing Stripes | Andrea Reynolds and Swoop

Andrea Reynolds from Swoop joins us on the show to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, pitching in Downing Street...and her love of Formula 1!
40
March 28, 2019

040: Regulate | Meredith Moss and Finomial

Meredith Moss from Finomial joins us on the show to talk all things RegTech, to share her journey as an entrepreneur...and her love of composting!
Guest: Meredith Moss
35
Feb. 15, 2019

035: Travellin' Man | Andrew Patrick White and FundApps

Andrew Patrick White from FundApps joins us to talk about his travels as an entrepreneur over the past 9 years....and traveling to over 113 countries!
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Dec. 28, 2018

031: The Best of Season 1 | Eoin and Pete Pick Their Favorites

We've pulled together some of the best soundbites from the first 30 episodes of Money Never Sleeps into a bonus year-end episode...enjoy!
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Nov. 8, 2018

025: Thrift Shop | Eoin Fitzgerald's Story

Eoin Fitzgerald joins us on the show this week to talk about his journey in fintech, investing, podcasting.....and buying/selling baby equipment!
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Oct. 31, 2018

024: My Block | Shane Brett and Gecko Governance

Shane Brett, CEO and founder of Gecko Governance, joins us on the show this week to talk about using blockchain to put the 'fun' into funds management...and his love of death metal music!
Guest: Shane Brett
19
Sept. 26, 2018

019: Walk It Like I Talk It | Des O'Donohoe and Fund Recs

Des O'Donohoe from Fund Recs joins us this week to talk about learning to be an entrepreneur...and his love of gaming!
Guest: Des O'Donohoe
10
July 25, 2018

010: My Lifestyle | Hesus Inoma and WeSavvy

We are joined this week by Hesus Inoma of WeSavvy to talk about how changing his lifestyle led to him changing the insurance industry!
Guest: Hesus Inoma
9
July 18, 2018

009: Dry Your Eyes | Jacob Claflin and Cambrist

Jacob Claflin joins us this week to talk about his journey with Cambrist...and the last time he cried!
Guest: Jacob Claflin
7
July 4, 2018

007: Trading Places | Barry McCarthy and Assure Hedge

Barry McCarthy, founder and CEO of Assure Hedge, joins us this week to talk about bringing foreign currency hedging to the masses...and getting his boat licence!
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June 13, 2018

004: Real Friends | Sean Murphy, Ed Barrett-Shortt and Simpler

Sean Murphy and Ed Barrett-Shortt join us this week to talk about how Simpler is going to change the mortgage broking business and how they haven't had any arguments...yet!