What does it really take to lead innovation in highly regulated industries, push beyond the core, and make financial inclusion a reality?

In this episode, Marcus Daniels sits down with Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at Money20/20, to unpack decades of experience at the intersection of FinTech, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships.

From BBVA to building the world’s leading FinTech stage, Scarlett shares the mindset, tactics, and global insights leaders need to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

We cover:

✅ How to inspire executives to explore ventures beyond the core

✅ Why “experiment cheaply” can win “fail fast”

✅ The balance between FinTech speed and institutional stability

✅ Embedded finance opportunities that delight customers & drive growth

✅ Practical steps to align risk, legal, and CFO stakeholders early

✅ Global perspectives on innovation from the US, Europe, Southeast Asia & MENA

✅ Why financial inclusion is both a moral imperative and growth driver

Scarlett also dives deep into the psychology of leadership, the art of words that resonate, and how to structure partnerships that keep momentum, even when timelines clash.

Whether you’re in a bank boardroom, a corporate venture studio, or a scaling FinTech, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.

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