Waves in the Finoverse
Episodes
Where the Smartest AI Investors Are Putting Their Money
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As this year sets a $200B record for AI funding, Esther Wong and Antoine Blondeau debate over the future of AI investing at Hong Kong FinTech Week x S...
Why the US Is Suddenly Racing for Crypto Power | Richard Teng, CEO of Binance
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Jamie Dimon and Larry Fink to even President Trump, everyone is moving toward crypto.In this conversation, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, one of t...
How Not to Lose 50% of Your Startup | Edith Yeung
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edith Yeung is an early-stage investor, General Partner at Race Capital, and was among the first investors in Solana, a public blockchain platform cel...
I Raised $21M to Put Data Centers in Space | Philip Johnston
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Johnston is shaping the next frontier of digital infrastructure with Starcloud, building space-based data centers to meet AI’s surging energy...
The $1 Trillion Question: Can Living Chips Replace Silicon? | Dr. Hon Weng Chong & Cortical Labs
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hon Weng Chong is the CEO and Founder of Cortical Labs, the company pioneering computers powered by living neurons. A physician turned technologis...
Why Corporates Fail at AI | Steve Monaghan, Executive Chairman, Human AI
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Monaghan, a pioneering leader in digital transformation and AI innovation in financial services, shares his insights on the evolving role of tec...
What Is Life After AGI? | Esther Wong, Founder, 3C AGI Partners
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Wong, the CEO and Co-Founder of 3C AGI Partners, one of the leading AI venture funds out of Hong Kong. A former founding leader at SenseTime, s...
How To Build The Next AI Unicorn | Antoine Blondeau, Founder, Alpha Intelligence Capital
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antoine Blondeau, a 25-year veteran entrepreneur, investor, and AI pioneer who developed technologies behind Apple’s Siri and predictive text system...
What’s Wrong With The AI Industry? | Karen Hao, Author, Empire of AI
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the extraordinary Karen Hao, an award-winning journalist and investigative reporter, and Anthony Sar, Co-Founder and CEO of Finoverse, as they ex...
Episode #39: Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto PR with Samantha Yap from YAP Global
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global. Samantha and her team aim to share the stories of crypto companies and...
Episode #38: The Exciting Potential for Blockchain Gaming with Aleksander Leonard Larsen at Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Sky Mavis. As a leading developer of blockchai...
Episode #37: DeFi Transparency and Governance with Antonio Juliano at dYdX
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Antonio Juliano, Founder & CEO at dYdX. As an industry-leading decentralised exchange, dYdX aims to increase th...
Episode #36: Improving Web3 Infrastructure with Andre Cronje at Fantom Foundation
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Andre Cronje, Director at Fantom Foundation. Fantom develops high-performance, scalable and secure technology that ...
Episode #35: Etheruem tattoos and the potential of Polygon with Colin Butler, VP of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Butler, VP of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs, goal is to push the boundaries of traditional mindsets. He sees live Tokenisation as a worl...
Episode #34: News Flash from Elwood Technologies with James Stickland, CEO
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Stickland is one of the twenty most influential people in crypto right now according to Financial News. So we wanted to find out what Elwood Tec...
Episode #33: Is the Metaverse still in Fashion? with Decentraland's Creative Director Sam Hamilton
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What will the internet of the future look like? Will it be a place of freedom, creativity, and connectivity? We ask Sam Hamilton the Creative Director...
Episode #32: Hunting Unicorns with Brett Gibson, Initialized Capital
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you spot the unicorns of the future? How do you figure out what will be the next big thing in FinTech? Initialized Capital invests seed money ...
Episode #31: PART 2 - Crime, War and Crypto with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our International Women's Day special, where we are talking with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innova...
Episode #31: PART 1 - East vs West in the crypto world with Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of the Crypto Council for Innovation
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate this International Women’s Day 2023 our guest today joins us for a special two-part interview. With us is Sheila Warren, Chief Exec of ...
Episode #30: The morning after FTX with Angelina Kwan, The Women's Foundation
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is FTX the new swear word? How will the world react to the new regulations spreading across the crypto globe? We speak to Angelina Kwan about how she...
Episode #29: Cashing in on Crypto with Bloom Coin's founder Justin Chan
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are trying to work out how we can get more cryptos into your wallet. With bonus coins up for grabs, will spend-to-earn bring crypto ...
Episode #28: Diving into Data with Tim Rice the founder of Coin Metrics
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you crack the crypto code? Can data predict the market? We catch up with the founder and CEO of Coin Metrics Tim Rice to find out what the data is...
Episode #27: Inside Exchanges with ADDX's CEO Inmoo Hwang and Toya Zhang from bit.com
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we hop into the year of the Rabbit we take a look a what 2023 might have in store, as we make our 2023 predictions. Plus we speak to Inmoo Hwang fr...
Episode #26: Asia is breaking barriers for institutional investors with Samar Sen, Head of APAC from Talos
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fast regulation is sweeping across Asia. Institutional investors are getting more confident in the Crypto eco-systems. We ask Samar Sen, Head of APAC ...
Episode #25: The future of money is nearly here according to Onyx by JP Morgan's Global Head of Coin Systems, Naveen Mallela
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine a world where bank accounts don't exist? JP Morgan's Onyx Global Head of Coin System can. What is the future of money? Not bitcoin ap...
Episode #24: Eating up yields - are you hungry? Joining us are the founding team behind Cake Defi
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What ingredients do you need to cook up the world's fastest-growing Defi platform? Can you create cash-flow from your crypto? We caught up with the fo...
Episode #23: Can a token avert the climate crisis? We ask Dr. Delton Chen, Creator of Carbon Quantitative Easing
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can financial incentives make a sustainable difference? Can we tackle climate change on a blockchain? This year Dr. Delton Chen is launching a Carbon ...
Episode #22: Where does a VC put their money during a crypto winter? We ask two VC's what they are looking to invest in for 2023 with Titan Fund's Shiau Sin Yen and Token Bay Capital founder Lucy Gazmararian
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Venture Capitalists are always on the lookout for the next big thing in FinTech and Web3. So how do they spot it? What is going to be big in 2023? And...
Episode #21: Not dabbled in crypto yet? Is it worth getting into during a Crypto Winter? We ask OKCoin's COO Jason Lau
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto is more than just currencies it's a canvas for creativity Jason Lau, COO from OKCoin believes. We speak to him about the OKCoin platform and ho...
Episode #20: Is your hard drive ready for this? A better blockchain with Chia Network's CEO Bram Cohen
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Finoverse we delve into the proof of space and time, with Chia's network's CEO Bram Cohen. Former BitTorrent creator Bram is on to hi...
Episode #19: It takes a network to combat crypto crime. Henry Chambers & Calvin Koo, CFAAR (Crypto Fraud)
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a network to combat crypto crime. Lawyers, accountants, law enforcement agencies, banks, and more all need to coordinate when responding to b...
Episode #18: Into worthwhile investing, Alex Manson Global Head from SC Ventures value of sustainable investment
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Charters SC Venture's is focused on operating in the metaverse with meaning. Investing sustainably is at the heart of the disruption SC Ventu...
Episode #17: Digital Assets with the Global Head at Fidelity Luc Froehlich
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fidelity International manages over 800 billion dollars worth of assets. It's a main stay of the international financial service market. So we caught ...
Episode #16: The official blockchain of the World Cup, Algorand's CEO Staci Warden is in the Finoverse
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with the CEO of Algorand, Staci Warden, we dive into the competitive, no carbon world of 'proof of stake' Find out why some D'Apps and develo...
Episode #15: Why there aren't enough Women in Crypto with Amanda Wick
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a woman working in crypto? Do you have women in your team? How can we attract more women to the industry and showcase the women working in pro...
Episode #14: Binance, with Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you VIP? Binance is there to support active traders, big investors and asset managers. Even in a down cycle what are the opportunities for investi...
Episode #13: What is the future of decentralize finance? Cosmos Ethan Buchman explains the internet of blockchains.
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the past year, the complex layer zero network, Cosmos has exploded with activity. Co-founder of Cosmos, CEO of Informal Systems, and President of I...
Episode #12: HashKey - is regulation trending? Michel Lee, HashKey's Executive President thinks so...
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This November, HashKey Group received virtual asset licences from the SFC in Hong Kong. Their exchange, HashKey Pro, is ready for institutional client...
Episode #11: NFTs make history preserved on the blockchain with Artifact Labs CEO Gary Lui
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Artifact Labs launched it's NFT series in style - taking over 50 of the best bars across Asia. Connecting people, the blockchain and histor...
Episode #10: Hong Kong as a major virtual asset centre. QReg's Clara Chiu helps us understand the SFC’s work and the public consultation to open the crypto door to retail investors.
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As former head of Fintech at the SFC, our guest Clara Chiu had been working to make Hong Kong an international virtual asset hub for years. At Hong Ko...
Episode #9: From music to the Metaverse: Animoca Brand's Yat Siu is in the Finoverse
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Animoca Brands is a global leader in blockchain and gaming, on a mission to deliver digital property rights to global gamers and internet users to cre...
Episode #8: Aussie Dollar Stablecoin with ANZ Bank's David Buckthought
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a stable coin backed dollar-for-dollar with bank reserves helped solve a customer need at one of Australia's largest banks. Learn how TradFi ...
Episode #7: Defi with Fireblock's Stephen Richardson and Amy Zhang
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keep your coins clean! Fireblocks is a fast-growing #DeFi solution for banks and institutions. Amy Zhang, VP Sales, and Stephen Richardson, Head of AP...
Episode #6: A new identity in the blockchain from Cardano's Frederik Gregaard
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cardano is an open-source and decentralized public blockchain platform. Development began in 2015, led by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson. This ...
Episode #5: From $20s worth of Ether to a $3 billion company, Amber Group's Annabelle Huang
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partner at Amber Group, a company that has tripled its value in the past year to over $3 billion dollars, in the Finoverse today –&nbs...
Episode #4: Can I be arrested for code? with NEAR Foundation's Matt Hussey
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we catch up with Matt Hussey, Editorial Director of the Near Foundation. Near is a non-profit that runs the world’s fastest-growing, carb...
LIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 3 Recap - Speaking new languages
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today was the last day of the Singapore Fintech Festival and we went live once again with the podcast. Your host Walter Jennings was joined by Head of...
LIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 2 Recap - Learning from the 20 somethings
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live at Singapore Fintech Festival Day Two, your host Walter Jennings was joined by CEO at Cardano Foundation Frederik Gregaard, Women in Crypto's Ama...
LIVE from Singapore Fintech Festival Day 1 Recap - How do you print money?
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have been live at Singapore Fintech Festival. It's the 2nd November 2022 and your host Walter Jennings is joined by U-Zyn, Justin Chan, Varu...
Episode #3: What is Life? Eberhard Schoeneburg is trying to build it - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Eberhard Schoeneburg, CEO of Cognitive Systems Lab - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech WeekFor more information please visit www.fino...
DIVE DEEPER From The Facebook to Meta - with Meta's Rachel Tang - LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Tang, Business Director from Meta comes LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week here on Waves in the Finoverse.For more information please visit ...
LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week Day 2 Recap - Growing Mini Brains
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what an organoid is? Joining us in the booth Live from Hong Kong FinTech Week today we got an understanding of the underbanked with Ben Ca...
LIVE from Hong Kong FinTech Week Day 1 Recap - Hong Kong is BACK!!
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have been live at Hong Kong Tech. It's the 31st October 2022 and Paul Chen has announced Hong Kong is back in business...plus we catch up wi...
Episode #2: Researching and discovering trends in Crypto-Economics and Crime - with Chainalysis' Kim Grauer
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a crime junkie then you are going to love this weeks guest in the Finoverse. She takes investigations into a crypto dimension. Specialising...
Episode #1: Global from Day One - with Dragonfly Capital's Haseeb Qureshi
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From professional Poker player to Software Engineer at Airbnb, today's guest in the Finoverse bet against the house and won. He is now a Managing Part...
'Waves in the Finoverse' Coming Soon
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to go surfing in the Finoverse? Ride this wave as we take a deep dive into a digital ocean of ideas. Asking the tech questions you need...