Barefoot Innovation Podcast

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Transformation by TechSprint: Closing the Credit Gap in South Africa Jun 13, 2024

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Nthupang Magolego from the National Credit Regulator (NCR) of South Africa and Collen Masunda of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) join Jo Ann to discuss using a TechSprint model to tackle really hard problems in financial inclusion.

Taming the Machine: AI Ethicist Nell Watson May 09, 2024

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AI Ethicist Nell Watson and author of Taming the Machine describes the foundations we need to put in place to build legal, regulatory and ethical systems to channel fiercely powerful new AI technology away from the bad, and toward the good.

Community Banks: Darragh Buckley on a Tech-Enabled Future Apr 18, 2024

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Community banks face a tech revolution. Explore the challenges & opportunities with Increase CEO Darragh Buckley, who has a unique perspective and novel ideas. Hear his thoughts on how smaller banks can survive & thrive in a changing landscape.

Cutting Edge Consumer Finance: Upgrade CEO Renaud Laplanche Apr 11, 2024

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Upgrade's visionary CEO, Renaud Laplanche, unpacks his pioneering thinking on consumer finance. He unveils 3 key financial consumer needs and explores the evolving landscape of fintechs — progress, challenges and what's next.

Women's History Month: Jo Ann Joins Shelley Anderson to look back and forward Mar 27, 2024

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To mark Women's History Month, AIR's Shelley Anderson interviews Barefoot Innovation host Jo Ann on her perspective about the progress, and lack thereof, on efforts to drive toward gender equality.

Fintech 2.0: Itai Damti and Alex Acree of Unit Mar 12, 2024

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Itai Damti and Alex Acree delve into Unit's design as a "technology operating system" for bank-fintech partnerships, the legal framework they establish between partners, and their view that compliance must be built into these systems from the start.

Innovation in Africa: Bank of Ghana's Kwame Oppong Feb 26, 2024

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Kwame is the charismatic head of innovation at the Bank of Ghana. He shares advice for regulators on how to adapt to tech transformation and emphasizes collaboration to break down silos and foster innovation

How to Include Everyone: The Gates Foundation's Michael Wiegand Feb 05, 2024

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Michael talks about the global evolution of financial inclusion and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's ongoing efforts. Learn about digital financial inclusion, consumer protection, digital public infrastructure, and barriers to fair finance.

Presidential Assistant Elizabeth Kelly: White House Policy on AI Jan 23, 2024

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Kelly serves on the White House National Economic Council and helped lead the executive order issued in 2023 on AI. She discusses what the order requires, the challenges it aims to address and the upside opportunity of the technology.

Year-End Roundup from Digital Dollar Foundation Head Chris Giancarlo Dec 11, 2023

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Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo updates on the evolution of Central Bank Digital Currencies around the world and predicts where we're headed.

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