In chronological order. A subjective list to be sure. Only includes movies I’ve seen. Which films would you add? It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) On Prime Video, and at this time of year in heavy rotation lots …
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I have been an enthusiast participant in fintech conferences, usually as an attendee but occasionally as a presenter, exhibitor, promoter, or programmer, for nearly 25 years. These events have taken me to seven U.S. states and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …