Episodes

  • #51 - Max Linden (Lemon Markets) - Invest via API and embedded investing
    Nov 16 2024

    Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.

    This conversation with Max almost didn’t happen. Poor recording conditions initially forced us to reschedule, but I’m glad we decided to retry. It was great to gain insights into how Lemon Markets is working towards its goal of expanding and strengthening infrastructure to reach 100 million retail investors.

    We discussed:

    • Client Needs
      • The types of clients who benefit most from Lemon Markets' infrastructure and how these needs vary across different use cases.
      • The specific requirements of clients like Holvi when integrating with their infrastructure, and the reasons they choose Lemon Markets’ API over developing in-house solutions.
    • Platform
      • A breakdown of Lemon Markets' technical infrastructure and the primary components that power their API.
      • How they ensure scalability and security to meet the demands of financial institutions and start-ups alike.
    • Regulatory
      • The proactive steps Lemon Markets takes to stay ahead of Europe's ever-evolving regulatory landscape and how they prepare their clients for upcoming changes.
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    33 mins
  • [EXCERPT] #51 - Max Linden (Lemon Markets) - Invest via API and embedded investing
    Nov 13 2024

    Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. The episode will be released on Sunday as always :)

    This conversation with Max almost didn’t happen. Poor recording conditions initially forced us to reschedule, but I’m glad we decided to retry. It was great to gain insights into how Lemon Markets is working towards its goal of expanding and strengthening infrastructure to reach 100 million retail investors.

    We discussed:

    • Client Needs
      • The types of clients who benefit most from Lemon Markets' infrastructure and how these needs vary across different use cases.
      • The specific requirements of clients like Holvi when integrating with their infrastructure, and the reasons they choose Lemon Markets’ API over developing in-house solutions.
    • Platform
      • A breakdown of Lemon Markets' technical infrastructure and the primary components that power their API.
      • How they ensure scalability and security to meet the demands of financial institutions and start-ups alike.
    • Regulatory
      • The proactive steps Lemon Markets takes to stay ahead of Europe's ever-evolving regulatory landscape and how they prepare their clients for upcoming changes.

    See you on Sunday for the full episode here or on YouTube!

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    6 mins
  • #50 - Alexander Fred-Ojala (EQT Ventures) - Master AI in Venture Capital
    Nov 9 2024

    In this episode of Finscale, my guest is the Head of AI recruited by EQT to strengthen their Venture arm, with a mission to push the boundaries of data-driven investments at Europe’s largest early-stage VC. He shares how EQT has positioned itself in AI over the years, particularly through their AI platform, "Motherbrain", an essential tool everyone should know about. Still involved with the companies he co-founded : Predli and MasterExchange and, as a Global Program Instructor at UC Berkeley, he provides us with a unique insight into this visionary strategy.

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    41 mins
  • [EXCERPT] #50 - Alexander Fred-Ojala (EQT Ventures) - Master AI in Venture Capital
    Nov 7 2024

    Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. The episode will be released on Sunday as always :)

    In this episode of Finscale, my guest is the Head of AI recruited by EQT to strengthen their Venture arm, with a mission to push the boundaries of data-driven investments at Europe’s largest early-stage VC. He shares how EQT has positioned itself in AI over the years, particularly through their AI platform, "Motherbrain", an essential tool everyone should know about. Still involved with the companies he co-founded : Predli and MasterExchange and, as a Global Program Instructor at UC Berkeley, he provides us with a unique insight into this visionary strategy.

    See you on Sunday for the full episode here or on YouTube!

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    5 mins
  • #49 - Bert Boerman (Governance) - The impact of LLMs and AI in FundTech
    Oct 12 2024

    Data management is central to the entire financial industry, but this week I wanted to have a conversation with one of the founders of Governance, whom I've been following for several years. Bert joined me to explain it all in detail and to discuss how recent advancements, particularly the democratisation of large language models, are shifting the landscape. Since stepping down from his role as CEO, Bert has passionately delved into this subject.

    We discuss Governance, but more importantly, the impact of AI on FundTech, using onboarding as a key example. You’ll find that far from being a minor issue, it’s shaping up to be a real game-changer.

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    31 mins
  • [EXCERPT] #49 - Bert Boerman (Governance) - The impact of LLMs and AI in FundTech
    Oct 9 2024

    This is an excerpt from the episode released on Sunday.

    Data management is central to the entire financial industry, but this week I wanted to have a conversation with one of the founders of Governance, whom I've been following for several years. Bert joined me to explain it all in detail and to discuss how recent advancements, particularly the democratisation of large language models, are shifting the landscape. Since stepping down from his role as CEO, Bert has passionately delved into this subject.

    We discuss Governance, but more importantly, the impact of AI on FundTech, using onboarding as a key example. You’ll find that far from being a minor issue, it’s shaping up to be a real game-changer.

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    7 mins
  • #48 - Dr Tillmann Lang (Inyova) - Wealth of change : A start-up branching out from tradition
    Sep 28 2024

    Tillman emphasizes a remarkable alignment in values. From the way Inyova was designed, everything is in harmony, from its core principles to its broader mission. Beyond this, it’s always fascinating to explore how a WealthTech company evolves in a country where wealth management has been a cornerstone industry for generations. We're talking about Switzerland—its deep respect for tradition, the complexity of technological interconnections, and the precision it brings to innovation. You'll also gain insight into what drives this start-up, which is expanding across Europe, particularly through Germany.

    We dive into the founder's entrepreneurial convictions around sustainability, why they chose to launch Inyova, how the company has structured itself, and what their ambitions for the future are. Lastly, we discuss governance and the various committees established to guide them in their growth and ensure they remain aligned with their mission.

    This episode offers a glimpse into how a modern company blends innovation with heritage to reshape the future of wealth management.

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    33 mins
  • [EXCERPT] #48 - Dr Tillmann Lang (Inyova) - Wealth of change : A start-up branching out from tradition
    Sep 25 2024

    This is an excerpt from the episode released on Sunday.

    Tillman emphasizes a remarkable alignment in values. From the way Inyova was designed, everything is in harmony, from its core principles to its broader mission. Beyond this, it’s always fascinating to explore how a WealthTech company evolves in a country where wealth management has been a cornerstone industry for generations. We're talking about Switzerland—its deep respect for tradition, the complexity of technological interconnections, and the precision it brings to innovation. You'll also gain insight into what drives this start-up, which is expanding across Europe, particularly through Germany.

    We dive into the founder's entrepreneurial convictions around sustainability, why they chose to launch Inyova, how the company has structured itself, and what their ambitions for the future are. Lastly, we discuss governance and the various committees established to guide them in their growth and ensure they remain aligned with their mission.

    This episode offers a glimpse into how a modern company blends innovation with heritage to reshape the future of wealth management.

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    7 mins