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The Latest Episodes of #OneVision

March 27, 2023

Navigating the tumultuous waters of financial crimes

As we have witnessed again and again, compliance cannot be a check-the-box program. In this episode of One Vision, Arun and Theo chat with Jas Randhawa and Jim Prevot — Founders of StrategyBRIX — on AML & KYC Verification, an...

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March 20, 2023

In an era of digital finance, what’s old is new again

In an era of digital finance, what’s old is new again and tricks as old as check fraud have been on the rise in the last few years. What is behind the surge and what should we be on the …

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March 13, 2023

The past, present, and future of money

What is the future of wallet and how do banks prepare for the digital space race? Join us as we travel back in time with Ronit Ghose from the golden era of London — through Stockholm and Hong Kong to …

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Feb. 27, 2023

Bankers like us — with or without the pearls

Change is not an abstraction. We have the tech at our disposal; what we do need is to make a choice. Do we have the intention to change and do what is needed? And are we doing enough? In this …

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Feb. 21, 2023

Every day presents a new opportunity to rewrite your story. It’s neve…

In a world divided, where it can be challenging to find common ground, can we still lean on each other and learn to trust, especially when times are tough? In this episode of One Vision podcast, Theo chats with Scott …

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Feb. 13, 2023

Through the eyes of a technologist

How will the future play out? That’s a question that is often asked when it comes to looking at the impact of emerging technology on incumbent industries. Banking is no different. When savings, borrowing, and lending, can be ...

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Feb. 6, 2023

From Rust Belt to Tech Belt: A comeback story for the silicon heartla…

Technology has not only changed the way we live and work, it is also at the forefront of economic growth in America’s heartland. Remote workers and an influx of new investments are slowly transforming the rust belt into zoom ...

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Jan. 30, 2023

From C-Suite of Tier 1 Banks to Fintech

As someone who has spent years running tier 1 big banks, Ashok Vaswani is no stranger to the pressure and demands for incumbent banks to evolve with the change of time. While there is always much talk about digital transforma...

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Jan. 23, 2023

A conversation with a visionary on the future of the internet

Trying to define the Metaverse is akin to trying to define the internet when the internet wasn’t there. While the technology components such as artificial intelligence and blockchain are not new, convergence of these technolo...

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Jan. 14, 2023

From exclusivity to community: Delivering on the promise of technology

In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun chat with Mike Dudas, a serial entrepreneur and investor, and the Founder & General Partner of 6MV. 2022 certainly has not been an easy year for the industry. From poor market …

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Jan. 9, 2023

Sustainability: A journey and a call to action

In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” How far we have come; and how far ...

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Jan. 2, 2023

Culture of belonging

From the great resignation and quiet quitting to career cushioning and layoffs, we have witnessed a great deal of turbulence in the workplace in 2022. As the culture continues to evolve, how can organizations best support the...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Deck the Halls with Fintech Friends

From the great resignation, quiet quitting, big layoffs, and career cushioning, to record inflation, supply chain woes, climate crisis, and crypto winter, 2022 has been an eventful year to say the least. As we look back at th...

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Dec. 12, 2022

Never a dull moment in the world of cybersecurity

As technology continues to transform how we bank and where we bank, trust is no longer limited to handshakes between two parties. From connected devices, to data collectors and various third parties, there are a myriad of int...

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Dec. 5, 2022

On fintech and hope: The American Dream

From fallen empire to new beginnings, Lamine Zarrad, the Founder and CEO of StellarFi, has one of the most unusual stories. And an incredibly inspirational one. Don’t miss this week’s One Vision episode, where Mary Wisniewski...

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Nov. 28, 2022

Leading with your authentic self

How does our lived experience shape us, in the path that we follow and the people that we surround ourselves with? How do we instill kindness in the next generation, and teach them to be mindful? In this episode of …

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Nov. 21, 2022

Say hello to our new co-pilot: Max Tee

The proliferation of digital assets has accelerated rapidly in recent years. From crypto and NFT to CBDC, security tokens, and beyond, digital assets are disrupting the financial services ecosystem. While blockchain might hav...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Every company is a fintech company

What does the future hold for the world of payments? How might we leverage technology to enable opportunities for more people, in particular the small business sector, which is the backbone of our economy? In this episode of ...

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Nov. 7, 2022

The Soul of Startups: Culture, culture, culture

What attracts you to a company and what makes you stay? In the chaotic world of startups, what are the essential elements that enable teams to not only survive, but thrive? In this episode of One Vision, Theodora Lau and …

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Oct. 31, 2022

Building on belief - For the love of running

Running is about belief, determination, and community. How we get to the finish line and who joins us along the way are memories we all want to cherish. Have you ever wondered about the humans behind the marathon and the …

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Oct. 24, 2022

Demystifying angel investing with a purpose-driven investor

When you invest in an early-stage startup, you are making a bet on the founder and the co-founding team — the humans who are authentically connected to the mission. It is a privilege to be an angel investor, a unique …

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Oct. 17, 2022

Metaverse: A vision of the new immersive Internet

Gartner predicts that 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the Metaverse by 2026 either for work, shopping, education, social or entertainment. McKinsey found that the Metaverse could be worth US $5 trillion by...

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Oct. 10, 2022

What if the metaverse could really help make banking better?

Web3 has been called a lot of things: the future of a decentralized web, the money layer for the internet, and the identity layer for the internet. Some see Web3 as a new patron model for the internet—a way for …

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Oct. 3, 2022

The future is now: Banking in a changing world

In recent years, artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives, driving much of what we do and what we experience. Financial services is no exception. To meet the needs of changing demographics, being...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Happy 200 — Celebrating stories with purpose

4 years. 200 episodes. From “Blockchain and Financial Inclusion”, to “Shades of Grey”, “Judge me by my cover”, “Red Envelope”, “The Other 50”, and finally “One Vision”, it has been our privilege to share the platform with ove...

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Sept. 19, 2022

It’s not all doom and gloom for fintech. Now is the time to build.

We consume a lot of information each day. When we read the latest news about what’s going on in fintech, venture capital, and the different spectrums of new technology, we aren’t always provided context around the broader sto...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Break through and lead with empathy

Our world has changed, and along with it, our workforce and their expectations. Employees are increasingly looking for purpose beyond a paycheck. "Make inclusiveness part of your culture" is a crucial cornerstone of successfu...

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Sept. 5, 2022

What does it take for your financial brand to go beyond the arc?

There are so many interesting paths that financial services and fintech have taken the past decade. How we serve customers across the landscape of products and services has seen a sea of change and the addition of digital exp...

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Aug. 29, 2022

That time when magic robots helped you get a loan

When was the last time you applied for a loan or some form of credit? Was it a magical experience? Did it take just a few minutes from application to funding? What if robotic process automation could mimic the human …

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Aug. 22, 2022

How can more spending lead to more giving?

When we think about the way we spend money, we might think that the opportunity cost of that spending is what we cannot save or what we cannot invest. But what about the opportunity cost of not giving? Think about …

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Aug. 16, 2022

When we lose privacy and rights, we lose democracy

Data is central to everything that we do. But as we go about our daily lives, how do we ensure we are protected? It’s not just about what data is being collected and what is being done with it; it’s …

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Aug. 9, 2022

Random collision of fintech minds

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be? Would you be a spy, a lead singer in a rock band, a legendary product designer, or something else? What happens when fintech minds collide in the most …

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Aug. 1, 2022

People, Planet, and Profit: Creating a better world through business …

Can we create a positive impact through dialogue and mindset change? How does our supply chain impact sustainability? How does our marketing campaign impact diversity, equity, and inclusion? From governance structure to finan...

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July 26, 2022

In the eye of the storm: What’s next for fintech?

Recent market volatility has decimated fintech valuations and funding has become harder to come by. Instead of growth at all costs, startups are facing increased pressure to show profit. In this new episode of One Vision, The...

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July 19, 2022

A fintech founder’ story: For the love of people and love of hope

When we reflect upon who we are and where we are in our career path, who has influenced us the most in our journey, to become the person we are today? In this episode of One Vision, we welcome the …

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July 11, 2022

The mind of the radical thinker — from Wall Street to Crypto Economics

2022 has been an eventful year, to say the least. From positive gains in financial inclusion, to crypto winter and the Metaverse, much is evolving. What will be the new players in the emerging Web3 ecosystem as we continue to...

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July 5, 2022

The new era of information and misinformation

Unfettered data collection coupled with powerful emerging technologies have given rise to a new digital era. With so much data at our fingertips, how do we separate information from misinformation and propaganda, and parse fa...

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June 28, 2022

Let the good times roll — at Finovate

Can you believe that Finovate turns 15 this year? The Disneyland of Fintech, as Bradley would call it, has played a pivotal role in moving the fintech ecosystem forward and bringing us together from all corners of the world. ...

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June 21, 2022

Crypto, capitalism, and the moral compass: Is the party over?

Is cryptocurrency a gamble or an investment? Can it truly be an enabler of financial inclusion? Recently, Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo, remarked that "crypto can be worth something as long as someone believes it's worth...

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June 13, 2022

Breaking free — the coming of age of fintech

Is fintech transitioning from teenager to adulthood? If so, how do we learn and grow together as a force for good? Are we making the right choices? And how can we help shape the future of this industry, from what …

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June 7, 2022

A glimpse into the NFT world

It’s been said that the metaverse could be the next trillion-dollar opportunity. From retail and fashion, to gaming, sports, and even financial services, brands are actively trying to figure out how to engage with a new audie...

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May 31, 2022

An inconvenient truth about ESG

According to a recent survey by the CFA Institute, 85% of investment managers across countries are increasingly incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into investment decisions. While opportunities...

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May 24, 2022

If you don’t stand for something, you will fall

How can we bring tech and finance together to create a better world, one that would be around for the next century and centuries thereafter? Our most vulnerable populations are increasingly facing impossible choices with ris...

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May 17, 2022

The quest of a financial literacy advocate: The journey continues

If you give a kid one $100 bill, what would they do with it? How do you teach a kid the discipline of saving especially when it is so easy to spend and consume? And where (and whom) can they …

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May 10, 2022

Data plays a huge role in our daily activities. But does technology t…

It is often said, digital technologies are driving transformative change in our society. But at what cost? As consumers, do we truly understand how information is being collected and used, and the associated risks and implica...

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May 3, 2022

Yesterday once more and the La La Land of FinTech

If you have seven minutes to showcase a fintech idea, what would you say? In a world full of unicorns, or even decacorns, the next best thing might just be at your fingertip, waiting to be discovered. In this episode …

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April 26, 2022

Reimagining the Internet with Web3

Remember the song by Pattie Page, “How much is that doggie in the window?” If the virtual worlds continue to proliferate, are we going to ask, “How much is that doggie in the metaverse?” In this episode of One Vision, …

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April 19, 2022

Power of possibility: Investing in the future of work

Much has been written about the Great Resignation where people have left their jobs in search of more meaningful work and personal fulfillment. We are at a critical juncture in history; how we work, where we work, and when we...

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April 12, 2022

Walking the talk and driving authentic inclusion

One step forward, two steps back. Despite increasing awareness and promises from corporations, metrics such as the gender pay gap and funding for female founders have barely budged. How then, can we truly move the needle for ...

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April 5, 2022

Building trustworthy AI: What, why, and how

Artificial intelligence is embedded in almost every aspect of our lives, from financial services to healthcare, retail, and beyond, and will play an increasingly important role in everything we do and what we create. But we h...

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