Are you the kind of person who wears switched-off headphones on the train just to make sure no one engages with you? It’s ok. We’ve all done it; we won’t tell you what to do. BUT, we are here to tell you we’ve got not one but 24 reasons to plug in, switch on and learn all about the fintech world, so you know what to turn to on your morning commute!
Welcome to the definitive guide to fintech podcasts – your one-stop shop for all things finance and technology in podcast form! We know that staying up to date on the latest developments in the world of fintech is very NB, but finding the time to sift through endless articles and news stories can be a daunting (read: boring) task. That’s where podcasts come in – a super convenient way to stay informed and entertained on the go.
We’re not just here to provide a run-of-the-mill list of podcast recommendations – oh no, no! In this guide, we’ll share our top picks for the best fintech podcasts. So, whether you’re a seasoned finance professional or just starting your fintech journey, this comprehensive list has something for everyone.
Let’s goooo!
Top Picks
Fintech Leaders
Fintech Leaders is a popular weekly fintech podcast and newsletter with a community of over 48,000 readers and listeners. Hosted by Miguel Armaza, a fintech investor and General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, the show features exclusive interviews with some of the most influential leaders in the global financial industry.
Armaza has spoken with top fintech personalities, including Nium co-founder and CEO Prajit Nanu, Laura Spiekerman co-founder of Alloy, Matan Bar of Melio, and up-and-coming fintechs from Latin America such as Kushk, Ecuador’s first unicorn startup. Armaza’s expertise in fintech and his extensive network of industry leaders make Fintech Leaders a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest trends and innovations in finance.
This is not Bolivian-born Miguel’s first rodeo as a podcast host. He also hosted the Wharton Fintech Podcast, the institution where he earned his MBA at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Fintech Blueprint
Hosted by Lex Sokolin, who has an entire team behind him,The Fintech Blueprint is one of the most complete fintech podcasts, with research and newsletters recognised as one of the best by known names in fintech.
Lex has a wealth of experience in the world of fintech. He is currently the Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys, focusing on emerging digital assets, enterprise blockchain solutions, and decentralised finance. Prior, he was the Global Director of Fintech Strategy at Autonomous Research, covering a broad range of topics from artificial intelligence to insurtech. He has also worked for Barclays, Lehman Brothers, and Deutsche Bank. You can see Lex contributing to publications like the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and the Financial Times, and he is a regular speaker at conferences such as Money2020 and LendIt.
On Fintech Leaders, Lex Sokolin has interviewed a diverse range of guests from the fintech world, including Payhawk, former Wealthfront CEO Adam Nash, eToro CEO Yoni Assia, and Michele Tucci from Credolab. The fintech podcast also features a Build It Series, which provides valuable insights into how fintech companies are built and shares lessons for founders to gain inspiration and confidence in their journey. With numerous episodes dedicated to decentralised finance, web3, blockchain, and digital assets, the podcast is at the forefront of fintech innovation. Tune in to gain a deep understanding of these cutting-edge topics taking fintech to new frontiers.
For Fintech’s Sake
For Fintech’s Sake is one of the most popular fintech podcasts out there. Hosted by Zach Anderson Pettet that explores the intersection of finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. With a focus on the latest trends and innovations in fintech, the fintech podcast features in-depth interviews with industry leaders, founders, investors, and other experts.
Zach is also Content Director for Money2020’s US edition – so expect a US flavour to the pod. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know this is the top event for people in the fintech world because of the level of contacts, networking, conversation possibilities, and the discussion around the year’s most important topics in the financial industry.
Recent noteworthy episodes include an interview with Lee Taylor, CFO of OnlyFans, on how the company improved relations with financial institutions; Ron Oliveira, CEO at Revolut US, on the company’s move to acquire a US banking licence, and the interview with Alex Johnson & Jason Mikula (fintech thought leaders). The podcast regularly hosts fintech giants such as OakNorth and Ramp.
11:FS Fintech Insider Podcast
11:FS Fintech Insider is a highly acclaimed podcast that offers expert commentary and analysis on various fintech topics, from digital banking and payments to blockchain and AI.
During the pandemic, the podcast experienced explosive growth, attracting a loyal following with its unique approach to connecting the dots of fintech led by the company’s charismatic senior staff.
11:FS provides a roundtable approach to discussing current events, inviting founders, representatives of fintechs, banks, government agencies, and journalists to share their insights. This is a feature that not many other fintech podcasts have tried before – and we think that’s the secret sauce to their popularity. Episodes are divided into two main types: news and insights, with the former focusing on various current news and the latter deep diving into a specific topic, such as embedded finance.
The podcast offers both news updates and in-depth opinions, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in fintech. For those seeking more specific takes on insurtech and blockchain, 11:FS also offers the Insurtech Insider and Blockchain Insider podcasts.
Breaking Banks & Breaking Banks Europe and Asia editions
Live, from New York City, it’s Breaking Banks! Breaking Banks (and the European and Asian editions with the same name) is about everything on fintech at large, with special attention on innovation! These guys have a zest for inspiring stories hosted by some of the world’s most well-known hosts and influencers in fintech. Part of fintech-savvy Provoke FM, the show covers the most important topics and trends in the space, as well as event summaries and debriefs from the likes of Money20/20, WebSummit, SIBOS, and Finovate Europe. Guests come from startups, unicorns, regulators, big financial organisations, and more. From incumbents to unicorns and from cutting-edge technology to the people using it, every week, Breaking Banks explores the personalities, startups, innovators, and industry players driving disruption in financial services in order to contribute to the creation of a more innovative, inclusive, and sound financial future.
Banking Transformed
Hosted by Jim Marous, the Banking Transformed poddie (we went full Oz) looks at the biggest leadership and culture issues facing the banking sector and the effects of digital disruption on the future of banking. The fintech podcast joins the dots in the unravelling of that disruption and draws on the expertise and specialisms of its top-notch guests to give an X-ray, no, an MRI, of the situation, and look into the crystal ball of the future. Be ready to accept change, take risks, and disrupt by paying attention to the best brains in banking and business. But don’t just take it from us; take it from Banking Transformed themselves as they feature “interviews with some of the top minds in business; this podcast explores how financial institutions can prepare for the future of banking.”
Bank On It Podcast
We love a sure thing. Something you can bank on, one might even say. Listen in to hear from the investors and founders of the fintech companies creating the industry’s future. Expect to see guests from (or hear from) the likes of Payhawk, Fiat Ventures, Melio, and OakNorth. Stay in the fintech-know every Thursday morning, as John Siracusa hosts fresh episodes available on any podcasting platform! Guests on this show are founders and investors who are literally building the future of fintech – so you really don’t want to miss out on this one!
Fintech podcasts by fintech media outlets, newsletters, blogs, and events
What the Fintech? by Fintech Futures
What the Fintech? is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Paul Hindle and Alex Pugh, editor, and reporter at Fintech Futures. The podcast features a diverse range of guests who share valuable insights and strong opinions on trending fintech topics. With a focus on banishing buzzwords to the “fintech jailhouse,” this fintech podcast provides an insightful and entertaining look into the world of finance and technology. What the Fintech? Well, tune in to find out!
News & Views by the Fintech Times
The News & Views podcast by The Fintech Times covers the latest developments in fintech and financial services with the editorial team and industry experts as guests, providing valuable insights and commentary weekly.
Polly Jean Harrison, Francis Bignell, and Tyler Pathe, journalists at The Fintech Times, all host the pod, adding various news and opinions. The podcast discusses trends, new research, country or regional focuses, and category deep dives. We’re definitely living in fintech times!
What’s Happening in Fintech Today, by Fintech Today
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in fintech by tuning in to What’s Happening in Fintech Today, a podcast brought to you by Fintech Today (FTT) – a community and content company that focuses on the fintech startup ecosystem, of course, also home to one of the finest fintech podcasts.
Hosted by FTT Co-Founder Julie VerHage-Greenberg, the podcast delves into the latest happenings and features insightful interviews with movers and shakers in the fintech space. If the names Stripe, Adyen, Alloy and Plaid, Coinbase, and Deel make you think of fintech creme de la creme, you’ll be happy to hear they have all been on the podcast.
Join Julie and her guests every Monday and Thursday to stay informed and gain valuable insights into the exciting world of fintech today (and tomorrow).
Payments Journal Podcast
The Payments Journal Podcast offers a comprehensive look into the vast world of payments in fintech. With a diverse range of topics, from reducing fraud to improving payment speeds, each episode features experts discussing the latest developments in the payments sector. Tune in to stay informed and gain valuable insights – it will pay off!
Fintech podcasts by educational institutions, VCs, and others
The Wharton Fintech Podcast
Wharton FinTech is a student-led fintech community with a globally leading, award-winning fintech podcast. Combining podcast and blog features, they count over 350 interviews with fintech CEOs, venture capitalists, thought leaders, and ecosystem enablers. With a focus on education, career development, community-building, and thought leadership, Wharton FinTech is a top resource for anyone interested in the latest developments in fintech. The Wharton FinTech podcast features guests from companies such as Codat, Stripe, Zilch, Melio, First Round, Bain Capital, a16z, and Nik Milanovic of This Week in Fintech and The Fintech Fund. Fintech podcasts are not that commonly run by universities. Wharton’s excellent fintech credentials means it’s an exception. Don’t miss out on the insights and expertise offered.
Finovate Podcast
Stay up-to-date with the latest in banking and financial technology through the Finovate Podcast, hosted by Greg Palmer. Featuring leading fintech innovators, bankers, and analysts sharing their thoughts and predictions on the future of financial technology, the podcast follows Finovate’s signature 7-minute demos and insightful expert takeaways from their global conference series. As the VP of Strategy for Finovate, Greg Palmer offers a unique, bird’s-eye view of the fintech industry and its high-level trends. Don’t miss out on this must-follow podcast that delves deep into the world of fintech.
State of Identity
Discover the world of digital identity with the State of Identity podcast, brought to you by Liminal’s digital identity experts. Hosted by Cameron D’Ambrosi, Senior Principal at Liminal, the podcast explores a variety of topics, including cybersecurity, APIs, KYC, eID, and country overviews. Cameron is the ideal host for a digital identity podcast with his extensive experience at Liminal, where he provides the advisory’s clients with essential insights into the technologies and companies shaping digital identity today, and his time at Deloitte, where he specialised in helping finservs complete digital transformations of their AML and KYC programs. Tune in to the State of Identity podcast to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in digital identity.
In Check with Fintech by PCN
We love to keep ‘In Check with Fintech’ by PCN, a podcast focusing on the intersection of finance and technology. Hosted by a team of experts from the PCN network, the show covers topics like fintech startups, the future of banking, and more. The likes of Spendesk, Volt, HAWK:AI, Money20/20 have been on the pod.
Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3
Hosted by ‘Work in Fintech’ Founder Matt Cheung, who teams up to interview fintech and web3 founders, CEOs, and CTOs. Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3 brings you conversations with some of the top minds in finance and technology. The show is known for its in-depth discussions, which cover everything from blockchain to artificial intelligence. Guests have included senior people from companies such as Goldman Sachs, Blockchain.com, Hitachi, LSE Group, Checkout.com, Coinbase, Deloitte, and media representatives like Joy Macknight, The Banker’s first female editor.
Voice of Fintech
Hosted by Rudolf Falat, Voice of Fintech is a weekly podcast interview with FinTech founders and key players in the FinTech ecosystem covering a wide range of topics in the fintech industry. The show features interviews with experts in the field, as well as discussions on the latest news and trends. Recent episodes have covered topics like decentralized finance and the rise of digital banking. Guests have included Meeri Savolainen of INZMO, Jakob Rost of Ayoconnect, the co-founders of Mondu, and senior executives from Paddle, JP Morgan, and more. Unfortunately, no one sings. We know; we were also marginally disappointed.
eXponential Finance
Hosted by Norbert Gehrke; eXponential Finance is produced in cooperation with Tokyo FinTech, covering Finance and FinTech themes in Japan and beyond. In-depth discussions and analysis of current trends and emerging technologies in the fintech space and explored with each guest on the show. KPMG, Swiss accelerator fund Tenity, WeChat, and Argentinian neobank unicorn Ualá are some of the companies that have appeared on the pod.
London Fintech Podcast
Having launched in July 2014, the London Fintech Podcast is among the longest-running, and it declares to be the “most blue-chip Fintech podcast in Europe,” though we prefer our chips “lightly salted,” that sounds cool too. Hosted and created by Mike Baliman (with 40+ years experience in FS, tech, and entrepreneurialism in senior roles), this podcast is well-set for its mission of educating and entertaining through its’ +750,000 downloads in 199 countries since its launch. Notable guests include Lord Turner, the former head of the FSA, Sir Paul Tucker former Deputy Governor Bank of England, and the Lord Mayor of London – faaaancy. But really, it seems like you are not a UK fintech if you haven’t been on the pod – Freetrade, WorldRemit, Zopa, Credit Kudos, GoCardless, GoHenry, Monese, Monzo, and many more are part of the lineup.
Connecting the Dots in Fintech
Claiming to be “the world’s largest fintech community,” Connecting the dots in fintech also has a podcast that is a go-to resource for keeping up with a straightforward but effective account of fintech news. Straight shooters, some may say!
FinTech Newscast
Hear it from the pros as the FinTech Newscast team of finance and IT experts bring you the most recent FinTech news with knowledge and humour (obviously, we love that!). Guests from the likes of Rapyd, Vauban, Modern Treasury, and ComplyAdvantage complement the news roundups. They examine every facet of FinTech advancements in areas such as loans, blockchain, capital markets, and payments – talking about the most recent changes and what they imply for you!
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
PayPod is a show that examines the rapidly evolving fields of fintech and payments. Leaders and business owners in the payments and fintech sectors (we’re talking fintech entrepreneurs, security experts, mobile developers, eCommerce pros, and more) are interviewed on subjects from bitcoin to credit card processing, from retail point-of-sale systems to cutting-edge software for digital payments, among other things – loan marketplaces, mobile checkout, and merchant accounts… they cover it all!
Humans of Fintech
Wanna hear from real people of Fintech! We got you. We’d like to introduce one of the very few female-led fintech podcasts that battle the challenge of male voices dominating the fintech industry, stifling the voices of different startups and operators. Enter: Humans of Fintech. The podcast promotes the narratives of diverse leaders driving change in our sector. Hosted by Nicole Casperson, a journalist and the creator of the WTFintech? Newsletter. This program highlights the underrepresented fintech founders by focusing on the ways in which they are running their businesses and bringing about change. Learn how individuals like Sequin Vrinda Gupta’s founder, Suze Orman, and L’Attitude Ventures Partner Laura Lucas are advancing equity and a different type of finance in the world and paving the path for new approaches to promoting global equality! Tune in every Wednesday as guests discuss their background in fintech, current problems, and personal motivations. You’ll learn how they made connections in the field and how they’re changing the course of fintech for the better.
Chicks of Fintwit
Let’s hear it for the ladies! If you’re looking fintech podcasts created by women, for pretty much everyone listen to Chicks of Fintwit! Caitlin Cook is here to uplift women across the heavily male-dominated financial services industry. The show has concluded, but we recommended you hit rewind and listen to it from beginning to end regardless.
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