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Jackie Shoback, co-founder of 1414 Ventures

Discussing Digital Identities with Jackie Shoback of 1414 Ventures

In Digital Identities, Venture CapitalTags Boston, startupsPublish DateSeptember 19, 2023

I’ve learned via Google that, spiritually speaking, the number 1414 represents the power of positive thinking and the importance of having faith in oneself. But we’re here because in 1414, England’s King Henry V passed the Safe Conducts Act, creating the first official form of accepted identification, a precursor to the modern passport. Hence the name of Boston-based 1414 Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage digital identity startups.  My first thought was that this is a narrow focus. But the more …

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CMO Interview: Irina Chuchkina of Thunes (part two)

CMO Interview: Irina Chuchkina of Thunes (part two)

In MarketingTags CMO, payments, PRPublish DateSeptember 5, 2023

Thunes is building a proprietary global network of direct connections to local payment brands for an improved and more connected cross-border payment experience. Part one of our interview with CMO Irina Chuchkina is here. Q.      Irina, how are you using …

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CMO Interview: Irina Chuchkina of Thunes (part one)

CMO Interview: Irina Chuchkina of Thunes (part one)

In MarketingTags CMO, conferences, paymentsPublish DateAugust 27, 2023

La thune is a French word meaning, informally, money. Thunes is a cross-border payments platform that supports 80 currencies, enables payments to 130 countries, helps to accept 300 different payment methods, and can reach 3 billion mobile wallet …

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The State of Fintech M&A

The State of Fintech M&A

In Financial Services, FinTechTags crypto, M&A, paymentsPublish DateJune 21, 2023

June 21, 2023 Capital has become much harder to raise for fintech firms, particularly for later stage fintechs, and the proverbial IPO window is shut. Does this portend an increase in M&A as firms running low …

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Q&A with Segun Idowu, Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion

Q&A with Segun Idowu, Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion

In InnovationTags BostonPublish DateMay 18, 2023

May 18, 2023 Ranking innovation ecosystems worldwide seem to be a tricky business. Criteria vary, some things are subjective, and conclusions can vary widely. It’s unsurprising that Boston is ranked #1 in the world for biotech. But when …

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Closing the $1.7 Trillion Trade Finance Gap

Closing the $1.7 Trillion Trade Finance Gap

In Trade FinanceTags Madrid, Series A, SMEsPublish DateMarch 30, 2023

March 30, 2023 The global pandemic revealed startling weaknesses in our supply chains, and then Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine further illustrated the need for greater supply chain resilience across the globe. One issue is that …

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Funding for Boston’s Fintech Firms Falls in 2022

Funding for Boston’s Fintech Firms Falls in 2022

In FinTech, Startups, Venture CapitalTags BostonPublish DateJanuary 4, 2023

January 4, 2023 I follow roughly 180 active fintech (insurtech, regtech, etc.) startups headquartered in Greater Boston which, by my definition, runs from Portland to Providence and as far west as Springfield.1  This is up from …

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Is It Still a Seller’s Market for Fintech Talent?

Is It Still a Seller’s Market for Fintech Talent?

In Financial Services, FinTechTags recruitingPublish DateNovember 1, 2022

November 1, 2022 Fintech firms need people who can find ways to scale quickly in highly regulated industries while competing, partnering, or collaborating (or all three) with incumbent players. Incumbent firms need leaders who are agile …

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Going Further with Farther

Going Further with Farther

In Wealth ManagementPublish DateSeptember 27, 2022

September 27, 2022 In the last 20-years, robo-advisors have seen steady growth and many have reached significant scale. By using algorithms to build diversified portfolios based on investor goals and periodically rebalancing in a cost-effective and …

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“Good People Don’t Smoke Marijuana.”

“Good People Don’t Smoke Marijuana.”

In Mobile Payments, RegulationTags paymentsPublish DateSeptember 7, 2022

September 7, 2022 Luckily for the burgeoning marijuana industry, we can’t all be as upstanding as Jeff Sessions, the author of this quote.  Thirty-eight states, Washington D. C., Puerto Rico, and Guam have all legalized marijuana to at …

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12 Questions with Claire Calmejane, CIO of Societe Generale

12 Questions with Claire Calmejane, CIO of Societe Generale

In Innovation, Venture CapitalTags banks, France, Societe Generale, venture capitalPublish DateMarch 8, 2022

September 7, 2022 Headquartered in Paris, Societe Generale is the seventh largest bank in Europe and the 18th largest in the world. SocGen, as it’s known, has more than 130,000 employees serving 30 million customers in 61 countries.  SocGen …

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