Meet the Hosts

Welcome back to Fintech Files from BCG Platinion! In this special episode, "Meet the Hosts," we'll bring you up to speed on our latest endeavors since the last episode and introduce the newest member of our hosting team. Join us for a sneak peek into the exciting topics we're eager to explore this upcoming season.Host Introductions:Nora Hocke: Manager at BCG Platinion, based in Munich, and a passionate diver. Nora specializes in IT strategy, data, AI, and navigating the fintech ecosystem.Annika Melchert: Principal at BCG Platinion, originally from Germany and currently based in the Middle East. Annika, also a passionate diver, is an expert in banking technology builds, integration strategies, and digital transformations for fintechs and incumbent banks.Bianca Lopes: Entrepreneur and economist, originally from Brazil and currently residing in Denmark. Bianca's extensive experience includes reshaping technology, identity, and innovation for financial institutions and governments.Discussion Highlights:Generative AI: Nora dives into recent projects involving generative AI and reflects on the industry impact, exploring technologies like ChatGPT.Project Experiences: The hosts share insights from recent projects, including driving IT strategy, core banking system replacements, and navigating identity, biometrics, and tokenization.Trends in FinTech: The hosts discuss exciting trends, from mobile payments and investments to neobanking, highlighting the growth of FinTech in the Middle East.Looking Ahead:The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming season, promising deep dives into topics like tokenization, neobanking, sustainable finance, and cloud transformation. Stay tuned for live episodes and engagements at financial industry conferences. This season, we'll take a more global approach, exploring fintechs around the world.We Want to Hear from You!Reach out to us at fintech-podcast@bcgplatinion.com with your questions, guest suggestions, or topics you'd like us to explore. Or just drop in to say hi! Visit our website at https://www.bcgplatinion.com/insights/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion and follow us on social media for updates and additional content.Thank you for joining us for this Meet the Hosts episode of Fintech Files. Get ready for an insightful and engaging season as we explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of fintech, neobanks, and the digital banking world.The digital future is now. 

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How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cutting-edge trends disrupting Fintech today. From NeoBanks to Digital Banking, we delve into the dynamic landscape of financial technology through insightful conversations with global disruptors. We’ll uncover the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech and examine their impact on the financial world. Our episodes break down complex topics, with guests explaining everything in a way even their grandmas could understand. We focus on real-world examples, making financial technology relatable and accessible to both Fintech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Meet the Hosts: Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager at BCG Platinion in Munich, and Annika Melchert, a principal currently based in the Middle East, our hosts bring expertise in tech transformations, platform architecture, and digital innovation. With a wealth of experience working with leading Fintechs, they offer unique insights into the evolving financial landscape. Joining them is Bianca Lopes, an entrepreneur and economist from Brazil, now based in Denmark, with a background in digital identity and biometrics. Having supported over 40 financial institutions and 8 governments, Bianca’s work reshapes technology, reimagines identity, and drives innovation. We Want to Hear from You! Reach out to us at fintech-podcast@bcgplatinion.com with your questions, guest suggestions, or topics you'd like us to explore. Or just drop in to say hi! Visit our website at https://bcgplatinion.com/insights/podcast-fi/ and follow us on social media for updates and additional content. The digital future is now.