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Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

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182 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text In this episode(Part 2), Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to dig into a reality every African FinTech leader knows well: you have to build for a moving target without breaking customer experience. Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/ Tapfuma Mvere's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapfumamvere Vodacom Business's Website: https://www.vodacombusiness.co.za/ Xlink's Website: https://www....

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Send us a text In this episode(Part 2), Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to dig into a reality every African FinTech leader knows well: you have to build for a moving target without breaking customer experience. Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/ Tapfuma Mvere's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapfumamvere Vodacom Business's Website: https://www.vodacombusiness.co.za/ Xlink's Website: https://www....

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Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

The Power Behind Africa’s FinTech Growth: Vodacom’s Vision for a Connected Future

Send us a text In this episode (Part 1), Darren chats with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to discuss how their collaboration is shaping Africa’s payments ecosystem. Beyond sponsorships and partnerships, Vodacom’s involvement reflects a deeper commitment to help fintechs, financial institutions, and businesses build scalable, compliant, and trusted systems that move Africa closer to its digital future. Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...

6 days ago

19 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

OM Bank’s Big Bet: Personalised, scalable banking for South Africa’s mass market with Pauline Molloyi

Send us a text In this episode, of Talking Success, Darren Franks sat down with Pauline Molloyi - Chief Product and Information Officer at OM Bank, to unpack what it looks like behind the scenes of their journey (Part 1) Pauline Molloyi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-molloyi-7b76891/ OM Bank's Website: https://www.oldmutual.co.za/bank Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/ Titc's Website https://titc.io/

1 week ago

26 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Untitled EpisodeThe Future of Banking: Where Digital Transformation Meets Human Connection with Jim Marous

Send us a text In this episode of Talking Success, The Best Fintech Podcast, Darren Franks sat down with Jim Marous- global banking influencer, co-publisher of The Financial Brand, host of Banking Transformed, and one of the most respected voices in digital banking. For decades, traditional banking has relied on physical presence - branches, tellers, and personal relationships. Yet as digital adoption accelerates and neobanks disrupt legacy systems, the conversation has shifted. What role wi...

2 weeks ago

43 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Building Trust in the Township Economy with Koola Capital

Send us a text In this episode, "Building Trust in the Township Economy with Koola Capital", of Talking Success, The Best Fintech Podcast, Darren Franks sat down with Katie Dodge, Co-Founder of Koola Capital, to talk about breaking barriers in SME financing. The informal economy, often called the township economy, is the backbone of South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit. Despite its size and vibrancy, this market has long been underserved by traditional financial institutions. While ba...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

School Payments Need a Makeover, It's About More Than Just Money

Send us a text In this episode, Darren Franks sat down with Theo Kitshoff, CEO of Sticcit, to unpack how to fix school payments and teaching money habits that actually matter.. Highlights: Why school payments matter more than you think Why this matters now in South Africa The KPI shift schools and vendors need to make Theo Kitshoff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-kitshoff-b0b63b35/ Sticcit's Website: https://sticitt.co.za/ Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...

2 months ago

35 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Stablecoins, Remittances, and the Future of Cross-Border Payments with Jonathan Katende

Send us a text In this episode, Darren Franks sat down with Jonathan Katende, CEO of Lipa World, to unpack how stablecoins are reshaping remittances, commerce, and financial access across Africa and beyond. Highlights: The Big Problem: Remittances and Off-Ramping Navigating Regulation: The Elephant in the Room Africa’s Leapfrog Moment: Lessons from Mobile Adoption Highlights: Jonathan Katende's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankatende/ Lipaworld's Website: https://w...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

A Look into the Future of African Payments with Jonatan Allback

Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Jonatan Allback, Co-Founder and CEO, of Njia Pay, a Cape Town-based startup. We unpack Njia Pay’s role in the ecosystem, and explore where the future of payments is headed - from stablecoins and PayShap to platform-level orchestration. This is more than a story about a startup. It’s a lens into how global fintech experience can reshape payments in emerging markets, and why Africa is the next frontier. Highlights: - Experimentation and Optim...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

SME Finance: From Survival to Scale with Trevor Gosling

Send us a text In this episode, Darren chats with Trevor Gosling, Co-Founder and CEO of Lula. It's Lula's tenth anniversary and when founded, South Africa's SME's had limited financing options, banks dominated the landscape, often leaving these businesses stuck in the lengthy approval process. Lula has become a cornerstone for SME finance, but where to from here? Highlights: The Changing SME Landscape Data, Decisioning and the Future of Credit Models People, Culture and th...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Redefining SME Banking in South Africa, Chatting with Rinse Jacobs

Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Rinse Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO, of Zazu, a new SME-focused FinTech platform launching in South Africa. We explore why Zazu chose South Africa as its starting point, what sets it apart from traditional banks and other neobanks and how it plans to simplify business banking for SMEs. Highlights: Customer experience - No more queueing for hours Breaking down bundling and unbundling Building trust in a risk-averse market Rinse Jacobs' LinkedIn: http...

2 months ago

39 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

The Human Side of FinTech: The Journey from Founder to CEO

Send us a text In this episode with Angela Shurina, Executive High-Performance Coach, we unpack the human side of the FinTech journey, from cultural foundations and behaviour design to leadership transitions and accountability. Highlights: - Culture Evolves With the Business - Transitioning From Founder to CEO: A Whole New Role - Accountability Is a Human Motivator Angela Shurina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-shurina-executive-coach/ Your Best Coaching's Website: https...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Partnerships, and the Power of Advisory with Nevellan Moodley

Send us a text In part two of our conversation with Nevellan Moodley, Head Financial Services Advisory, we go deeper into the evolving fintech landscape, the value of good advisory partners, and why customer experience is the new battleground for financial services. Highlights: - Why Early-Stage FinTechs Avoid Advisory Help - Africa’s FinTechs: The Trends Worth Watching - The Integration Advantage: Simplicity Wins Nevellan Moodley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevellan-moodle...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Culture Is the Real Currency: Erin Louw on People, Passion and FinTech

Send us a text In this episode Darren Franks chats with Erin Louw, Chief People Officer at TymeBank, to discuss what it takes to build an agile, people-centric culture in a fast-growing FinTech. From harnessing people analytics with everyday tools to cultivating talent. Highlights: People-Centric Leadership in a Scaling FinTech Harnessing People Analytics to Drive Organisational Health Hiring and Cultivating Talent vs. ‘Finding’ Talent This episode is sponsored by Pear Network E...

7 months ago

26 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

From Groceries to Crypto: Pick n Pay is Redefining the Future of Retail Payments

Send us a textThe evolution of payment systems is reshaping how businesses interact with consumers, and Pick n Pay, a stalwart in South African retail, is at the forefront of this revolution. In this episode of Talking Success, Devon Moodley, Head of Financial Services and Value-Added Services at Pick n Pay, provides fascinating insights into the company’s strategies, challenges, and vision for the future of payments.🌍 Diversifying Payment Methods💸 A Bold Move: Crypto Payments✅ Loyalty Progra...

9 months ago

51 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Powering Payments in Africa: pawaPay is Transforming Mobile Money

Send us a textMobile money has become a cornerstone of the financial technology (FinTech) sector. In this episode Darren Franks chats with Nikolai Barnwell, Founder and CEO of pawaPay about the world of mobile payments.🌍 Mobile Money in South Africa: A Unique Challenge 💸 The Breadth of Mobile Money Across Africa✅ Solving Multi-Jurisdictional ComplexitiesNikolai's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-barnwell/pawaPay's Website: https://www.pawapay.io/Darren Franks' Linked...

9 months ago

42 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Disruption 2.0: FinTech Turns on Itself

Send us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Michael Yaacov Martin, Co-founder & CEO at Jifiti. Embedded finance and lending represent a paradigm shift in how consumers and businesses access financial services. From BNPL to long-term lending, these innovations are shaping the future of finance, making it more accessible and aligned with modern consumer behaviours.Highlights:🤯 Embedded Lending is Transforming the Consumer and Retail Experience💫 Embedded Finance Across Sectors🤝 Supporti...

11 months ago

47 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Eshandi's Alternative Lending is Redefining Financial Inclusion in Africa

Send us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Michael Adamson, CEO - South Africa at eShandi. The world of lending is undergoing a seismic shift, with innovators like Ishandi redefining what it means to deliver financial services in Africa. Mike shares the journey of this rebranded challenger bank and its mission to address unmet needs in the lending ecosystem across Africa.Highlights:🤯 True Barriers to Financial Inclusion💫 Tech-Driven Solutions to Revolutionise the Rental Market🤝 Breaking...

11 months ago

34 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

The Pay-As-You-Go Subscription Model Redefining Mobility in South Africa

Send us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder & COO at Flexclub. Idan tells us about the many challenges the automotive industry is facing and how FlexClub is transforming vehicle access in South Africa.Highlights:🤯 The Pay-As-You-Go Model for Mobility💫 Tech-Driven Solutions to Revolutionise the Rental Market🤝 Adapting to Consumer Needs: Flexibility and CustomisationIdan Jaan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idan-jaan/Flexclub's Website: http://www.joinflex...

11 months ago

48 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

The Dark Side of Banking with Kenneth Rijock

Send us a textIn this episode Darren chats with the "Laundry Man" Kenneth Rijock, a reformed money launder.Kenneth’s unique background—from laundering over $200 million for cartels to now working closely with law enforcement—offers a fascinating, behind-the-scenes perspective on the world of financial crime.Highlights:From Lawyer to Money Launderer: Kenneth’s JourneyThe Three Stages of Money LaunderingThe Evolution of Money Laundering TechniquesKenneth Rijock's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

12 months ago

29 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

The BNPL Revolution - Empowering Consumers and Retailers with Mark McChlery

Send us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Mark McChlery, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at PayJustNow. Mark provides us with a unique insight into the company’s early challenges, evolution, and its key role in today’s economy.Highlights:🤯 Understanding the Female Consumer💫 Staying Relevant in a Competitive Market🤝 Building Trust Through Social ProofMark McChlery's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcchlery-088049197/PayJustNow's Website: https://payjustnow.com/Darren Frank...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Talking Success | The Home of Fintech

Transforming Financial Inclusion with Deon Nobrega and Bryan Habana

Send us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Deon Nobrega and Bryan Habana from Paymenow. In an era where financial inclusion has become a buzzword, few companies truly walk the talk. PayMeNow, a South African startup, is setting a benchmark by offering a platform that brings together technology, empathy, and social impact, reshaping how employees access their earnings.These college roommates tell us their story. Highlights:💸 Financial Education as a Pillar🤝 The Power of Partnerships🚀 Sca...

1 year ago

37 minutes