For the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : http://bit.ly/3KFu9oc In this episode, Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel, Managing director for Private Equity at Accenture, Leader within the Global Private Equity Practice, shares how technology and AI are reshaping the private equity industry from the inside out. We explore how the role of investors is shifting - from financial engineers to value creators - and how operational excellence, data, and digital capabilities are becoming the real differentiators in driving growth and returns. Key Topics: - Bleuzenn’s journey from public service to two decades in strategy consulting at Deloitte, BCG, and Accenture.- How private equity has evolved from a purely financial model to one focused on operational transformation.- The rise of operating partners inside funds - bridging strategy, execution, and expertise.- Accenture’s positioning: from due diligence to post-acquisition transformation.- The growing impact of AI on portfolio company performance.- How to “operationalize” AI: starting small with use case by use case.- The integration of ESG criteria as true value levers, beyond compliance.- The mid-market as a fertile ground for innovation and sustainable impact.A rich and forward-looking conversation about the new generation of private equity where strategy, technology, and purpose converge to redefine performance. Recommendation from Bleuzenn:🎧 Goldman Sachs Podcasts : https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/podcasts . Useful links Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bleuzennpech/ https://www.accenture.com/us-en/industries/private-equity ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges – I have zero tolerance for bullshit. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

For the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : http://bit.ly/3KFu9oc This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel, Managing Director for private equity at Accenture. Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges – I have zero tolerance for bullshit. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

For the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : http://bit.ly/3KFu9oc In this episode, Gerry Afentakis, Managing Director Europe at Zodia Custody, walks us through what it really means to offer institutional-grade custody for digital assets. We discuss Zodia’s origins within Standard Chartered’s futurist lab, the operational and regulatory layers needed to gain trust from banks and asset managers, and how custody today goes far beyond storing keys. Key Topics: - What custody means in the crypto world (vs TradFi)- Who the clients are: banks, funds, family offices, trading houses- Zodia’s hybrid tech stack: proprietary + partners like DFNS- Regulation: VASP registration and why it matters- The difference between service providers like Fireblocks vs regulated custodians- How custody providers are evolving beyond safekeeping toward utility and scale- Why “not your keys, not your crypto” doesn’t work for institutionsAn essential episode for anyone navigating the complex and often misunderstood infrastructure behind institutional crypto adoption. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges – I have zero tolerance for bullshit. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

For the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : https://finscale-masterclass.vhx.tv/products/fintech-back-to-basics This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Gerry Afentakis, MD Europe at Zodia. Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges – I have zero tolerance for bullshit. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

I met Winter Mead earlier this year and was fascinated by his approach to supporting emerging fund managers. As the founder of Coolwater Capital, he is building a unique platform that combines training, operational infrastructure and investment to help the next generation of GPs succeed. In this conversation, we unpack: - Why institutional LPs often overlook small funds despite their alpha potential.- What really defines an “emerging manager” and why it depends on the perspective.- The hidden operational challenges of launching and scaling a fund.- How Coolwater helps GPs move from Fund I to a sustainable, long-term platform.- The evolving dynamics between LPs, spinouts, and non-traditional “diamonds in the rough.”A must-listen for fund managers, LPs, and anyone curious about the future of venture capital. Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges – I have zero tolerance for bullshit. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

For the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : https://finscale-masterclass.vhx.tv/products/fintech-back-to-basics This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Winter Mead, Founder of Coolwater Capital Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. ******************** Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions for high-value private exchanges – I have zero tolerance for bullshit. 🎯 Through my coaching and advisory support, leaders and finance professionals can better structure their vision and accelerate their impact. 🤝 As for partnerships, they create unique opportunities to position yourself at the very heart of the industry’s transformation. 🔗 Discover all the initiatives on the Finscale website : https://finscale.business Enjoy listening! Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Revolut. In this episode, James Gibson, Partner & General Manager in charge of Revolut Business, walks us through his journey from studying PPE at Oxford to consulting at Oliver Wyman and ultimately diving into the fast-paced world of FinTech. He shares how joining Revolut in 2017 was less a calculated move and more a response to the energy and ambition of the company. Over the years, he evolved through multiple roles from strategy to product to leadership, learning to adapt, let go of linear paths, and lead through clarity and curiosity. James also unpacks how Revolut Business is redefining business banking at scale, balancing automation with personalisation and navigating product strategy in a high-growth, global environment. Throughout, one theme stays central: building real impact by empowering businesses with smart, intuitive tools - and doing it with intentionality. If you’re a business owner or just getting started, Revolut is offering you EUR 20 free when you open a Revolut Business account - exclusively through Finscale. More details : here. Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with James Gibson, Partner at Revolut in charge of Revolut Business. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Revolut. If you’re a business owner or just getting started, Revolut is offering you EUR 20 free when you open a Revolut Business account - exclusively through Finscale. More details : here. Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. In this episode, Levent and Solenne dive into the fast-evolving infrastructure powering private markets with the founders of Bunch, a platform transforming fund operations for GPs, LPs and fund administrators. We unpack the major pain points in private markets : legal complexity, manual capital call processes, fragmented data and how Bunch positions itself as a System of Record for the industry. From handling intricate legal structures to automating capital calls and enhancing GP-LP transparency, Bunch is building the connective tissue for modern fund management. We also explore Bunch's recent expansion into Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the UK, their localised go-to-market strategies, and their long-term vision of becoming the default infrastructure for alternative assets globally. Key takeways : - Bunch streamlines fund operations by acting as a System of Record for private markets, reducing dependency on manual workflows and fragmented tools.- The platform simplifies legal complexity from LPAs and side letters to equalisation clauses through structured data models and automated compliance checks.- Bunch’s Capital Call Assistant automates the full lifecycle of capital calls, including edge cases like waterfall recalculations and equalisation interest, dramatically reducing operational risk and errors.- GPs benefit from improved LP relations thanks to enhanced reporting, greater transparency, and the ability to manage complex fund structures across jurisdictions.- LPs experience a smoother, more modern interface, with access to tailored dashboards and clearer data, improving trust and engagement with fund managers.- Bunch’s integration capabilities with legacy systems, auditors, and custodians ensure smoother adoption for established fund managers.- With recent expansion into Luxembourg, the NL and the UK, Bunch is adapting its go-to-market and legal architecture to fit local regulatory landscapes and investor expectations.- The team envisions Bunch as the default infrastructure layer for alternative asset managers globally, across PE, VC, real estate, and infrastructure. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Levent Altunel, the CEO and co-founder of Bunch Capital Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, distributed by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. In this episode, Solenne Niedercorn speaks with Amer Baroudi, co-founder and CEO of Nsave. They discuss the challenges Amer faced as a Syrian refugee, the importance of banking access for the unbanked, and how Nsave aims to transform the financial industry through a compliance-by-design approach. Amma also shares insights into Nsave’s company culture, fundraising efforts, and expansion plans. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nsave and Amer Baroudi 02:01 Amma Baroudi’s journey and the challenges he faced 04:25 The importance of banking access for refugees 07:14 The complexity of banking regulations and their impact 10:26 Compliance by design: a new approach 12:41 Developing internal systems at Nsave 14:45 Collaboration with financial partners 16:11 Managing false positives in verification processes 19:41 Internal tools for identity verification 21:20 Nsave’s client profile and customer satisfaction 22:55 Fundraising and investor support 24:41 Company culture and passion for the mission 30:07 Expansion plans and new products

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Amer Baroudi, CEO and co-foudner of Nsave

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. In this episode, Solenne speaks with Dr. Jemma Green, co-founder of Powerledger, about renewable energy, the energy market and the role of blockchain in optimising this sector. Jemma shares her entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Powerledger since its founding in 2016 and the challenges the company has faced in the renewable energy sector. The discussion covers Powerledger’s key products, its market strategy and the importance of blockchain and tokenisation in improving energy trading and sustainability efforts. Key insights from the discussion: - The energy market is complex, with significant regulatory challenges.- Blockchain technology can solve many inefficiencies in energy trading.- Powerledger operates in 14 countries, focusing on peer-to-peer energy exchange and community-driven solutions.- Tokenisation of energy assets is a growing area of interest.- The company recently migrated to Solana, a strategic move for efficiency.- Powerledger Ventures is actively investing in Web3 and energy startups.- Energy demand is increasing, making smart and sustainable solutions critical.- Regulatory frameworks are crucial for ensuring the long-term viability of innovative energy solutions.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Dr Jemma Green, the CEO and co-founder of Powerledger.

A brief look back at 2024. Thank you for everything! Wishing you all the best for 2025! Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. And most importantly, comment and share! I’m counting on you, friends!

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. This conversation with Max almost didn’t happen. Poor recording conditions initially forced us to reschedule, but I’m glad we decided to retry. It was great to gain insights into how Lemon Markets is working towards its goal of expanding and strengthening infrastructure to reach 100 million retail investors. We discussed: - Client Needs- The types of clients who benefit most from Lemon Markets' infrastructure and how these needs vary across different use cases.- The specific requirements of clients like Holvi when integrating with their infrastructure, and the reasons they choose Lemon Markets’ API over developing in-house solutions.- Platform- A breakdown of Lemon Markets' technical infrastructure and the primary components that power their API.- How they ensure scalability and security to meet the demands of financial institutions and start-ups alike.- Regulatory- The proactive steps Lemon Markets takes to stay ahead of Europe's ever-evolving regulatory landscape and how they prepare their clients for upcoming changes.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. The episode will be released on Sunday as always :) This conversation with Max almost didn’t happen. Poor recording conditions initially forced us to reschedule, but I’m glad we decided to retry. It was great to gain insights into how Lemon Markets is working towards its goal of expanding and strengthening infrastructure to reach 100 million retail investors. We discussed: - Client Needs- The types of clients who benefit most from Lemon Markets' infrastructure and how these needs vary across different use cases.- The specific requirements of clients like Holvi when integrating with their infrastructure, and the reasons they choose Lemon Markets’ API over developing in-house solutions.- Platform- A breakdown of Lemon Markets' technical infrastructure and the primary components that power their API.- How they ensure scalability and security to meet the demands of financial institutions and start-ups alike.- Regulatory- The proactive steps Lemon Markets takes to stay ahead of Europe's ever-evolving regulatory landscape and how they prepare their clients for upcoming changes.See you on Sunday for the full episode here or on YouTube!

In this episode of Finscale, my guest is the Head of AI recruited by EQT to strengthen their Venture arm, with a mission to push the boundaries of data-driven investments at Europe’s largest early-stage VC. He shares how EQT has positioned itself in AI over the years, particularly through their AI platform, "Motherbrain", an essential tool everyone should know about. Still involved with the companies he co-founded : Predli and MasterExchange and, as a Global Program Instructor at UC Berkeley, he provides us with a unique insight into this visionary strategy.

Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. The episode will be released on Sunday as always :) In this episode of Finscale, my guest is the Head of AI recruited by EQT to strengthen their Venture arm, with a mission to push the boundaries of data-driven investments at Europe’s largest early-stage VC. He shares how EQT has positioned itself in AI over the years, particularly through their AI platform, "Motherbrain", an essential tool everyone should know about. Still involved with the companies he co-founded : Predli and MasterExchange and, as a Global Program Instructor at UC Berkeley, he provides us with a unique insight into this visionary strategy. See you on Sunday for the full episode here or on YouTube!

Data management is central to the entire financial industry, but this week I wanted to have a conversation with one of the founders of Governance, whom I've been following for several years. Bert joined me to explain it all in detail and to discuss how recent advancements, particularly the democratisation of large language models, are shifting the landscape. Since stepping down from his role as CEO, Bert has passionately delved into this subject. We discuss Governance, but more importantly, the impact of AI on FundTech, using onboarding as a key example. You’ll find that far from being a minor issue, it’s shaping up to be a real game-changer.