Tag: Vince Molinari

Summary of Thinkathon - SME Funding SMEs have been disproportionately impacted by the Pandemic through : Loss of jobs leading to increased household insecurity and the poor most likely to be worst affected. Agricultural producers are unable to sell produce in local markets due to transport restrictions and travel limitations. Trade restrictions on SMEs will impact their ability to service existing loans. Reduced domestic consumption for products and services due to broader economic downturn. Keen to Participate in the next Thinkathon? Visit Thinkathon Website and reserve your seat, it's totally free! Kickstarting economies will require a vibrant and growing SME sector, yet many countries are struggling to get funding to SMEs, and current funding models don’t work. What are payments infrastructures that would work for SMEs? How has COVID accelerated the development of alternative payment and fundraising alternatives for SMEs? What government policies are needed to support SMEs? How can governments and others create incentives for people to develop new paradigms, or even just better ways to do things, and avoid stamping out good ideas? Thinkathon - SME Funding Panellist Thinkathon Moderator Vince Molinari Vincent Molinari was a Co-founder of Templum, Inc., and formerly the CEO of its subsidiary, Templum Markets, a FINRA registered broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) providing a registered solution for raising capital and trading private digital securities. Thinkathon Speaker Jonny Fry Blockchain, Digital Assets & Funds Specialist with over 25 years experience as CEO of publicly quoted Asset Management business. Jonny's focus has been on the dynamics of financial innovation analysing how where and why Blockchain technology and Digital Assets can be used commercially, he is a regular speaker and write Digital Bytes weekly about these topics and is co-founder of TeamBlockchain Ltd. Thinkathon Speaker Helping to build a fairer financial syste Lee Birkett m for the world. One of the youngest London Stock Exchange AIM quoted Chief Executives with extensive commercial experience in Fintech, Insuretech and Blockchain. Current FCA Controlled Functions. SMF1 Chief Executive - SMF3 Executive Director - SMF16 Compliance Oversight - SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Thinkathon Speaker Sorcha Mulligan Sorcha Mulligan supports FinTech & Blockchain Supply Chain & Trade Finance Platforms who are seeking to achieve growth through Investment, Joint Venture Partnerships & direct Client Acquisition in EU & UK markets. Essentially, matching people with people who can work together to achieve a combined, aligned objective in their field. EQ with IQ is the winning formula. Thinkathon Speaker Barry James Author of ‘New Routes to Funding’, the handbook of modern funding, Crowdfunding & beyond. Barry James write, educate and advise on Fintech and Blockchain innovation, regulation and transparency. He contributes the weekly Token Intelligence column to CityAM and am a regular contributor and media commentator elsewhere including the FT, The Times, BBC, Crowdfund Insider, and Bankless Times, writing on topics around Blockchain, ICOs, Crowdfunding and the Token Economy, Fintech, Funding and Finance. Thinkathon Speaker Victoria Thomason An entrepreneurial IP & IT Lawyer and Board Advisor with a track record in driving success across a diverse range of financial institutions, from start-up to corporate. With over 10 years of Senior Management experience, she has effectively advised and guided transformation and innovation initiatives across the international arena. At the core, Victoria Thompson is a collaborator who leads with integrity, whilst she has mobilised and directed cross-functional workforces, she has also motivated individuals to reimagine operational possibilities and deliver transformative programmes. Keen to Participate in the next Thinkathon? Visit Thinkathon Website and reserve your seat, it's totally free!

TheIMPACT host Vince Molinari talks with Apo Bazidi, the Director and Producer behind the documentary, "Resistance is Life." From a refugee camp on the Turkish-Syrian border, an 8-year-old girl named Evlin characterizes the resilience of her hometown of Kobane against ISIS militants. In the midst of the tragic war in Syria, Evlin's story provides hope.

Dr. Joe Okpaku, President and CEO at Telecom Africa International talks with host Vince Molinari about COVID, its impact on Africa, and how we must all come together.

From her activism to save the Amazon and its indigenous people, to her role in Avatar 2, the actress talks about her passion for nature and why she is hosting tonight's livestream event with fellow celebrities and activists from around the world.  This virtual event starts at 8:00pm EST/5:00 PST at ARTISTSFORAMAZONIA.ORG

Annemieke Dirkes, CEO at Blockchain Projects BV talks with host Vince Molinari about the blockchain space and the upcoming Finwise Cloud Conference on Friday, May 28th.  If you would like to register, click on the link below: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/finwise-cloud-conference/register

John Quigley, Co-founder of Artists For Amazonia talks about their livestream event on May 28th at 8pm EST.  Go to artistsforamazonia.org to RSVP!  Celebrities include Jane Fonda, Morgan Freeman, Ricky Martin, Dave Matthews, and so many others.

Hubert Danso, Chairman and CEO of African Investor talks with host Vince Molinari about the upcoming REGTECH Conference and the impact and opportunities in this COVID economy.

The deal will stimulate global partnerships in Africa for IMPACT driven companies and startups. Expand FINTECH.TV broadcast base to African viewers and share African news stories to global audiences.  Create dialogue points amongst IMPACT-driven stakeholders, emphasizing the voices of women and girls globally.   New York, USA & Nairobi, Kenya; Wednesday 27th May 2020:   Molinari Media PBC (MM), a global Fintech media company has partnered with Frontline Media Management (FMM) as a content partner to broadcast and stream Africa Fintech news around digital assets, AI, blockchain, innovation, disruption, legislation/regulation, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to its worldwide audiences.   FINTECH.TV broadcasts from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ and the London Stock Exchange Group Studios two programs The Digital Asset Report and TheIMPACT.   Frontline Media Management (FMM), is an East African communication company that drives strategic engagements for businesses in various sectors looking for growth across key African markets.   "Africa represents a vast potential for growth in the technology sector. We believe that our programs will bring visibility and awareness and serve as a bridge between the continents. This will result in access to partnerships and connect IMPACT stakeholders to stimulate exponential growth for entrepreneurs and businesses. We are confident in Frontline's vision and capability to bring this platform to life in Africa." said Molinari Media PBC Founder and CEO, Vince Molinari.   The partnership will involve broadcasting African news and stories around impact/sustainability space, engaging stock exchange markets, and expanding Fintech TV footprint in the continent.   Irene Kiwia, Frontline Media Management Co-founder and CEO, said, "We are thrilled about this partnership as Africa's impact innovation ecosystem is rapidly growing, and there is an urgency to showcase these solutions so as to create opportunities for African companies and startups further. This comes at a time when the world, more than ever needs to connect and engage in dialogue that yields tangible results with quicker turn arounds. We are looking forward to building a formidable Pan African team that will ensure that the continent gets a fair share of coverage and access."   "After 14 years in business, this partnership marks an important transformation for Frontline as we evolve to integrate technology and media as our core and grow our footprint across the continent. With technology playing an increasingly critical role in every aspect of business, companies recognize that they need to accelerate the development of digital solutions to ensure they remain on the competitive vanguard, and that is where we are at," further stated Kiwia.   Through this partnership, Frontline will be able to create and broadcast content in fintech, health-tech, and other impact growth market sectors, starting with Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt as launch pads covering each of Africa's regions. This alliance will give visibility and open opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses while unlocking the full potential of digital transformations and place Africa on the best path for success in the new digital impact landscape."   This adds to Molinari Media's global expansion plans following its recent opening of a subsidiary office in India, the acquisition of UK-based Fintech Worldwide, and the partnership agreement with Asia Times Financial based in Hong Kong.   Content produced in Africa will be featured in FINTECH. TV's coverage from NYSE, Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange, and other exchanges worldwide.       About Molinari Media:    Molinari Media PBC (MM) broadcasts from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ and the London Stock Exchange Group Studios. MM produces two programs – Digital Asset Report, which provides a weekly look forward on digital assets, blockchain, innovation, disruption, and legislation/regulation. Also, TheIMPACT focuses on ESG investing and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Please see www.fintech.tv     About Frontline Media Management:   FMM - AFRICA is a Media and Marketing Communications company established in 2016 that supports businesses innovatively create, shape, and sustain strategic engagements with stakeholders to grow and thrive in key African markets. FMM works with companies across industries and sectors, providing support in communication strategy design, content creation; media reach; strategic partnerships, impact, and sustainability and go to market solutions.   CONTACTS: Molinari Media: [email protected] Frontline Media: Frank Morandi |  [email protected]

President and CEO Scott Jackson of Global Impact talks with host Vince Molinari about his continuing work to raise awareness and giving to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.  Plus, he discusses his involvement in the ONE Campaign backed by Bono and Bill, Melinda Gates.

Co-founder & CEO Oscar Jofre of KoreConX talks with host Vince Molinari about his new book, "Digital Securities 101 Global 2020 Edition."

Host Vince Molinari interviews Sam Ikkurty, Managing Partner at Ikkurty Capital about the future of bitcoin & growth strategies in the overall crypto market.

Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner at Social Impact Capital talks with host Vince Molinari about investing in companies that are making a difference.