Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, delves into the world of data, automation, networking, and early-stage investing.Matt shares his journey from specializing in equity derivatives at Bloomberg to hedge funds and then leveraging his expertise to navigate the complex waters of venture capital.00:00:52 Matt Ober shares his background from Bloomberg, WorldQuant, Third Point and the journey into fintech and venture capital00:02:14 Scaling WorldQuant 100x with data00:07:02 Moving to venture capital from hedge funds00:08:42 Why is data so important in fintech - access to information... and financial markets?00:09:56 AI is the next frontier00:14:52 What are the opportunities in fintech and web300:16:34 Opportunities in wealthtech00:18:09 Exciting areas for people in their studies or early careers to focus on in fintech and web300:19:14 No such thing as the perfect job00:20:09 Networking as a superpower - social leverage00:21:18 Follow the laws of karma as you go through your career00:22:28 Generalist versus specialist00:25:46 Always be learning00:26:55 Investing in people at seed stage startups00:28:29 Summary Read Matt's insight's here https://mirror.xyz/workinfintech.ethCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Jonathan Holis is Managing Partner at Mountside Ventures. He joins Work in Fintech's Matthew Cheung to share insights about:-The steps from idea to funding-Breaking down the fundraising process-Tips to close funding quickly and efficiently1:01 How Jonathan went from PWC to founding a venture company4:48 What does Mountside Ventures do5:53 What is a fundraising process 8:00 Looking for the right investor 9:14 Different types of investors 11:04 Raising money is like sales 12:09 Valuation is more of an art than a science 14:48 Startup and funding terminology - what is a series A, B etc 16:55 How did you go about starting your own fund 23:12 Knowing your investor and how they raise money will help you close faster 24:48 Tips to speed up the investment process (decks, biz plans) 27:36 Lifecycle of an investment fund - VCs have to do the same fundraising process that startups do Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Stanfield Gray is the CEO of Dig South: The South's Tech Hub and DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, the first and foremost event dedicated to growing the South’s tech economy, held April 26-27 in Charleston, SC. Visit digsummit.com for details.Stanfield joins Work in Fintech co-founder Ying Cao to talk about: What is the metaverse, exactly? The future of storytelling in the MetaverseThe importance of community building Embracing the beginners mindsetHighlights: 2:58 What is the metaverse? 7:40 How are you approaching storytelling in the metaverse?10:10 What are some projects you are embarking on? 14:00 Biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs 18:50 How does mindset come into play as innovators embark on their journey?20:00 What’s next for you?Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintech Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwCheck out our new NFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnftsCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Vassilis Tziokas, the Global Lead for Web3 Business Development and Strategy at Microsoft joins Work in Fintech co-founder Matthew Cheung to talk about:-Opportunities in web3 for sales and marketing-GTM and sales enablement-Generative AI and how ChatGPT can enhance work-Insights for people looking to get into the industryHighlights:7:23 Getting ahead in web3 as a non-coder11:15 What is the web3 on-ramp for enterprise companies (tokenisation, NFTs, data and analytics)16:26 Web 2.5, the bridge18:33 Vassilis talks about sales and marketing and what is GTM and sales enablement20:52 How to build a solid foundation in your career before moving into GTM25:34 How can generative AI, like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2, help sales and marketing31:32 Insights and advice for people who want to get into web3Vassilis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasileiostziokas/Vassilis Twitter: https://twitter.com/TziokasVCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwCheck outCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Does financial regulation always play catch up to the fast moving world of fintech and web3? Does regulation hinder or help cultivate innovation?Dr Iwa Salami, Reader in Financial Law and Regulation, co-director at the Centre of Fintech at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law at University of East London joins Work in Fintech to discuss these topics as well as talk about her career and the state of financial regulation in fintech and web3. Iwa's research areas include:Mobile payments, crowd-funding;Crypto-assets, stablecoins, decentralised finance (DeFi), Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)Dr Salami is keen to supervise potential PhD students interested in researching any of the areas listed above or other related aspects of fintech regulation.Learn more about the Centre of Fintech and their BSc, MSc and MBA courses on fintech, blockchain and AI here https://www.uel.ac.uk/our-research/research-royal-docks-school-business-law-rdsbl/centre-fintechCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwCheck out our new NFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnftsCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Robby Young is CEO of Animoca Brands, a $6bln blockchain gaming company and one of the most prolific investors in web3 on the planet.Robby talks about:0:46 - His journey to being CEO of Animoca7:23 - Why luck played a part in Animoca's pivot into blockchain games from mobile games14:08 - Why gaming is an on-ramp into blockchain and the metaverse15:42 - What is the metaverse and how does web3 and NFTs intersect with the metaverse18:23 - What drives Animoca Brands web3 investment strategy23:16 - What are the biggest opportunities in web3 and the metaverse26:09 - What skillsets and mindsets should people wanting to get into web3 strive towards32:43 - Advice for anyone starting their careerRobby is interviewed by Matt Cheung (@matthew_cheung_) co-founder of Work in Fintech and Benyamin Ahmed (@obiwanbenoni), chief evangelist of Work in Fintech, creator of Weird Whales and 13 year old NFT prodigy.Watch the interview on Youtube here https://youtu.be/QoZd-pu-IocCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw Check out our new NFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnftsCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

William Entriken is the lead author of ERC-721, the document that started NFTs as we know them, and changed the digital world. ERC-721 was made famous by CryptoKitties and it is the non-fungible token (“NFT”) standard that powers other blockchain platforms such as Decentraland and OpenSea. William is a blockchain developer who continually contributes to the Ethereum open source project. William’s main focuses are on language design and interoperability and his other interests include corporate development and security research.Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Felicia Meyerowitz Singh is a serial entrepreneur passionate about fintech, wealthtech, innovation and digital change. Her achievements include:- Founder and CEO of Akoni Hub, a UK wealthtech platform, where she recently exited- Co-founder of Hive Founders, a global network of female entrepreneurs, supporting founders at any stage - Managing Director of strategic relationships at leading wealthtech firm FNZ- Fintech mentor for the UK Department of International Trade- MBA from London Business SchoolShe talks about:- How entrepreneurs need grit, determination and perseverance- How to use talent, energy and experience to build high growth companies- Having a bias for action by spotting gaps in the market and solving for themFelicia is a true fintech warrior.Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Doug Thompson has been working in and around the metaverse for the last 15 years.Doug is a serial entrepreneur running a metaverse strategy agency, co-founder of a NFT project called Echocore and is involved in DAOs such as the Open Meta DAO.He is a digital nomad and a true expert in all things related to the metaverse. His newsletter Out of Scope is a must read.Hear Doug's thoughts on:- How gaming is the onramp to the metaverse- What is the definition of The Metaverse- How big is the metaverse opportunity- What and where are the metaverse jobs- DAOs and NFTs- How to get started in the metaverse Join our exclusive waitlist:  https://workinfintech.com/wait-list  Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw/playlistsCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts

Elena Armijo joins Work in Fintech to discuss her career, DEI initiatives and sense of belonging within organisations.Elena has been in coaching for 8 years now. Previously, she was a professional opera singer and she has recently launched a new platform called C-Suite Collective which encourages DEI initiatives and helps companies create culture from the inside out.Hear Elena's thoughts on:- The value of diversity and inclusion- The C-Suite Collective platform- Are DEI initiatives worth it?- Challenges in implementing DEI initiatives - Best practices within DEI- What is your definition of belonging- Future of C-Suite CollectiveJoin our exclusive waitlist:  https://workinfintech.com/wait-list  Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw/playlistsCheck out our website: https://workinfintech.com/ and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3Follow our socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDwNFT newsletter: https://futureloop.com/thefutureofnfts