In this Fintech Germany Award Jury Podcast, Alexandra sits down with Marco Di Sazio, Innovation Manager at Bankhaus Metzler. Together, they explore the bridging of traditional banking and innovation, and how Germany, led by initiatives from BaFin, has swiftly embraced fintech processes, charting the course for future banking innovations. They share a common drive, motivated by challenges and a desire to break barriers where most would only say, "we've never done this before." This podcast discussion also touches on their favorite listens - from Lex Friedman's deep dives into science and politics, Andrew Huberman's insights on health, to Nektarios Liolios' NAKED podcast - and interestingly, their shared intrigue with cold water! Thinking ahead, Marco thoughtfully responds to Stefan Kempf's pressing question: What will the fintech landscape look like a decade from now, and what aspects will we regret overlooking the most? They also mused over the idea of an AI-generated FTGA podcast episode - a future venture, perhaps? Lastly, a heartfelt shoutout to Michael Mellinghoff for consistently bringing this Jury and Event to life through his exemplary networking. Dive in for a blend of retrospection and foresight! #InnovationInBanking #FintechFuture #FTGAPodcast"#BankhausMetzler