Remy Blaire is joined by Sam Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Thoropass and Eva Pittas, Co-Founder and President of Thoropass to discuss the changing landscape in the fintech space for founders. They also have a conversation on the changes in the security and regulatory landscape, challenges Thoropass is addressing in the compliance landscape and why they are calling for changes.
Food wastage and sustainability in the agricultural sector
Pat McCullough, the CEO and Chairperson of the Board, ProducePay joins Remy Blaire to discuss food wastage and sustainability in the agricultural sector. They also talk about how ProducePay addresses volatility in the fresh produce supply chain, how to build trust & transparency in the supply chain, and long-term investment in the fintech & AgTech sectors.
Leveraging capital markets to promote and enhance gender equality
Rachel Pether is joined by Loty Salazar, Lead, IFC’s Women on Boards & in Business Leadership Program, and Tiffany Grabski, SSE Academy Head to talk about how they are leveraging capital markets to promote gender equality and women leaders. They also chat about how stock exchanges can enhance gender equality and the importance of the partnership between IFC and the UN SSE.
SSE Academic Working Group-UNCTAD
Rachel Pether is joined by Prof. Caroline Flammer, Professor of International & Public Affairs and of Climate at Columbia University, and Tiffany Grabski, SSE Academy Head to talk about the idea behind the SSE Academic Working Group at the UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They also have a conversation on why it’s crucial to raise attention among academics on the role of stock exchanges in fostering transparence in building capital market systems.
SBF testimony, AI Cancer, GM-Honda EVs
Sam Bankman-Fried expected to testify in his fraud trial. Study shows that AI can detect breast cancer before diagnosis and GM & Honda scrap plans to co-develop ‘affordable’ electric vehicles. Jane King with the latest from the Nasdaq.
Partnership between the International Finance Corporation and the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges
Rachel Pether is joined by Martine Valcin, the Global Manager at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Anthony Miller, Chief Coordinator, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges to dissect the achievements of the partnership between IFC and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges. They talk about the planned training programs that have been earmarked and why SMEs should be included in the sustainability journey and how stock exchanges can promote gender equality.
Crypto sentiment, “New” ESG, Gold on blockchain
Enthusiasm for crypto reaches highest since fall 2021. Citigroup Chief says ‘S’ in ESG is now security and blockchain and gold embrace each other for stability. Jane King has the latest from the Nasdaq.
Cheelee: GameFi short video platform where you can earn by viewing and creating video content
Yuriy Kardonov, Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Cheelee joins Rachel Pether to talk about his video platform with GameFi mechanics that rewards users for watching its feed. They also discuss the tokens available on Cheelee, how one can start earning, how Cheelee makes money, and the difference between Cheelee & its competitors.
Democratizing quality healthcare in Africa
Darlington Akogo, Founder & CEO of Minohealth AI Labs sits down with Rachel Pether to discuss how his company is democratizing healthcare on the African continent. They also talk about how the application works, its target audience and why they are mostly targeting Africa.
SMEs & early tech startups contributing to sustainability
Hassan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at Plus Venture Capital (+VC) joins Rachel Pether to discuss the crucial role played by SMEs in contributing to sustainability. They also talk about the importance of regulation and why Hasan’s firm does not invest in startups that are not sustainable.