Ncfa Canada

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Synopsis

The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, blockchain and cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: ncfacanada.org

Episodes

  • EP61: Making Markets And Investing In Crypto With The Phoenix App

    26/01/2024 Duration: 01h02min

    In this enlightening episode 61 of Fintech Fridays, NCFA Founder, Craig Asano, sits down with Kay Khemani, an investment professional based in London, UK, the Co-Founder of the Phoenix App, and Managing Director of Hatchworks. Kay shares his journey from high finance at Goldman Sachs to the forefront of fintech innovation. Explore the revolutionary Phoenix app, a platform that simplifies market making in the crypto world, allowing users to become liquidity providers and earn from transaction fees, all simplified through smart contract technology. Learn about the risks and rewards of DeFi, the impact of ETFs on crypto markets, and gather essential insights for both new and seasoned investors.

  • EP60: Revolutionizing Small Business Lending and Empowering Entrepreneurs

    08/12/2023 Duration: 45min

    In this insightful episode of "Fintech Fridays," we dive into the evolving landscape of small business financing with David Souaid, the Chief Revenue Officer of OnDeck Canada. David brings over two decades of experience in the fintech industry and shares his journey from co-founding Evolocity Financial Group to its merger with OnDeck Canada, illustrating his role in transforming small business lending. The discussion delves into the challenges and innovations in the industry, highlighting OnDeck's customer-centric approach, technological advancements, and future trends. David's insights reveal how OnDeck Canada is not just financing businesses but also empowering them to thrive in a dynamic economic environment. This episode provides a valuable perspective on the transformative world of fintech, especially in the realm of small business lending, and is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts seeking to understand the future of financial services.

  • EP59: Master Entrepreneurship with YEDI!

    05/05/2023 Duration: 25min

    On this week's episode of the Fintech Friday Podcast, our host Manseeb Khan sits down with Maria Konikov, Director of Operations at York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI). They talk about why education is crucial for entrepreneurs, how YETI offers tuition-free programs for Canadians, and what makes their diploma so special? Could it be because they have diploma program allows entrepreneurs to apply their learnings directly to their business and is taught by experienced professors who are also successful entrepreneurs? Enjoy!!

  • EP58 Use Risk Management to Improve Your Business and Life

    18/10/2022 Duration: 01h09min

    For anyone who needs to make complex decisions or wants to add more clarity into their lives by applying modern risk management techniques, then this one is for you. Join NCFA Founder, Craig Asano, who sits down with Alex Sidorenko, the CEO and Chief Risk Officer of the Risk Academy and Founder of Risk Awareness Week, one of the largest risk management conference programs in the world. They discuss the commoditization of science, horoscope fairy tales, beating the bear and how intuition may not always be your best friend (in some scenarios). Understand the difference between risk management for ‘box tickers’ vs modern techniques, generators vs users, virtual data, and how to think about risk management to electrify decision-support for any problem in your business or life. Enjoy!

  • EP57 10 Years Of Investment Crowdfunding: Past, Present & Future

    11/04/2022 Duration: 01h32min

    About this episode: 10 years ago in 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) was signed into law in the U.S. (and eventually a similar exemption was approved in Canada) to encourage more capital to flow to startups, support innovation, and, create jobs. It's significance cannot be understated as the rule change allowed private companies to raise capital by selling securities digitally for the first time via registered online platforms and dealer-brokers. Regulation crowdfunding also democratized previously excluded retail investors (non-accredited) by allowing them to invest directly in startup ventures empowering a new era of digital finance. A tremendous amount of advocacy and regulatory change efforts took place to make this happen, and since then the original JOBS Act rules have been improved upon for investment crowdfunding in the U.S., such as increasing the fundraising caps in the U.S. from US$1 million to US$5 million (not in Canada though, ahem). Today there's even a JOBS Act 2022

  • EP56 How We Raised $426 million Using Rewards Crowdfunding

    21/01/2022 Duration: 57min

    Checkout this not to be missed episode with NCFA Founder Craig Asano and Zach Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Funded Today. In 2017, Zach delivered a keynote at NCFA's Canadian Crowdfinance Summit in Toronto after raising $150 million dollars. Fast forward to today, and the Funded Today machine has raised north of $426 million USD and counting. In this episode, learn what it takes to be a serial entrepreneur -- "It's not really about how much money you raise on the platform, it's about what you learn from the money that you've raised." They discuss the story of Funded Today, pivoting, diversifying investments, being strategic, doing what you love, and of course how to raise millions of dollars with rewards-based crowdfunding including a couple of real life examples. If you have an innovative project, gadget or piece of hardware, or have an app or board game and want to know if you can crowdfund dollars for it in 2022, tune in now....grab a cup of your favourite and dig in. Enjoy!

  • EP55 Global Hiring Trends: How Gen Z Talent Thrives

    07/01/2022 Duration: 44min

    On this Season 4 kickoff episode, NCFA Founder Craig Asano sits down with the incredible Anne-Marie Fannon, Director, Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo, to better understand the motivations and needs of the next major human capital resource - Gen Z. If you're a start-up, scale-up or HR professional seeking intel on an emerging tech savvy, innovative, and talent asset class then this podcast is for you. Tune in now and learn not just the how but also the why you should be building relationships with Gen Z today. Enjoy!

  • EP54 How Digital Identity Will Transform Human Potential

    09/07/2021 Duration: 43min

    On this episode, show host Anna Niemira sits down with David Lucatch of Liquid Avatar Technologies Inc. They discuss the ins and outs of digital identity and it's transformative potential for both consumers and businesses. Enjoy!

  • EP53 Staying True to Bitcoin

    04/06/2021 Duration: 40min

    On this episode, our host Manseeb Khan sits down with Chris Naprawa the President of TAAL. They chat about what is Bitcoin SV, how crypto can save global warming, and how to stay true to Bitcoin. Enjoy!

  • EP52 Technology Due Diligence Process and Cyber Security Risks

    21/05/2021 Duration: 35min

    On this episode of the Fintech Fridays Podcast our Host, Manseeb Khan is joined by Daniel Lee Managing Director, technology & innovation, mid-markets at CIBC, Farshad Abasi the Founder and CSO of Forward Security Inc., and Michael Castro the CEO of RiskAware Group. They chat about why you should make sure your company is secure from Day 1 and how you go from secure to sale. Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP51 Bacon and Eggs

    19/02/2021 Duration: 48min

    On this episode of Fintech Fridays, Craig Asano, CEO of NCFA connects with Julien Brault the CEO of Hardbacon, an emerging high growth financial fitness and tracking app in Canada. They talk about the story behind Hardbacon, raising capital via equity crowdfunding and IPO routes, digital platforms as lead generation, and helping Canadians improve their wealth by making better financial decisions. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP50 Compliance to the Moon

    12/02/2021 Duration: 28min

    On this milestone episode, our host Manseeb Khan sits down with Mark Binns CEO of BIGG Digital Assets. They cover the rally behind bitcoin, big tech investing in crypto, and giving your kids crypto instead of fiat for allowance money. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP49 Managing Private Placements Has Never Been Easier

    29/01/2021 Duration: 41min

    Join Brock Murray (Co-founder and Head of Global Business Development) and Karan Khiani (VP Solution Engineering) of Katipult, an award winning private placement software as a service company. They navigate the origins of their company, the challenges of product/market fit, the impact of COVID19, emerging retail investor trends and going public early. The best part is....their journey is just beginning. Welcome to EP49 of Fintech Fridays - Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. https://ncfacanada.org/ https://fintechcanada.io/ https://fintechandfunding.com/

  • EP48 How to Connect and Resonate with Customers through Podcasting

    13/11/2020 Duration: 31min

    Fatima Zaidi, CEO and Co-Founder of Quill Inc joins Fintech Fridays host Manseeb Khan to understand why podcasts have grown 200% in the last 6 months, and how influencers and corporate brands are building authentic customer relationships and motivating prospects with them. They talk about inspiring stories of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, building trust, advice for female (under-represented) founders, and how to connect with affluent, educated millennial professionals. If you’re new to the power of podcasts, tune-in to learn why they are quickly becoming an integral part of a company’s marketing mix, today. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP47 How to Change the World: Risk culture and Work-life Balance

    06/11/2020 Duration: 36min

    Michelle Beyo, Founder and CEO of Finavator joins Fintech Fridays host Manseeb Khan who talk about taking risks, celebrating success and finding work-life balance. They talk about innovation during crisis and the need for Canada to adopt Open Banking and how companies that aren’t creating 50/50 diverse teams are leaving money on the table. Join us for an action packed episode that will have you participating in a sprint triathlon next year. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP46 Making Business Borderless: International payments and partnerships

    30/10/2020 Duration: 40min

    Alistair Thompson, Global Head of Business Development and Partnerships at TransferWise joins host Manseeb Khan to talk about their mission to make sending money as easy and free as sending an email. They discuss how TransferWise began 9 years ago, and how transparent pricing, putting customers first and partnering with banks and non-banks globally has grown into a $5 billion monthly business and an international fintech success. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP 45 Mission-driven and Consumer-centric Financial Services

    23/10/2020 Duration: 38min

    Keith Taylor, Executive Director of the DUCA Impact Lab chats with Anna Niemira about consumer-centric and fair banking. They discuss how a group of underbanked Canadian newcomers back in 1954 focused on solving a real problem in financial services. Fast forward 65 years later, DUCA’s mission has never been stronger. From innovative escalator-loans to digging deeper into retail financial literacy gaps, and their commitment to improving the financial well-being of its customers. As a registered B-corporation, learn how DUCA is innovating and living up to their motto of not only being ‘the best in the world but the best FOR the world’. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP 44 The Vanguard of Digital Innovation and Ecosystems in Canada

    16/10/2020 Duration: 01h01min

    Join us for a special Episode 44 where Craig Asano sits down with a panel of NCFA Advisors and members who discuss the vanguard of digital finance and it's ability to fund, develop and scale digital innovations in green finance, digital identity and other emerging ecosystem opportunities in Canada. Are success stories like Wealthsimple and Shopify repeatable? Covid has afforded us all the time to take stock on the past and present while considering a relaunch of the future. Will Canada get it right? Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP43 Taking the mortgage process from 40 days to minutes

    09/10/2020 Duration: 41min

    Chris Grimes, Co-founder, and CEO of FundMore.ai chats with Tristram Waye about the mortgage market, inefficiencies, and entrepreneurship. Vetting mortgages by lending companies is a complex process involving several parties and considerable time. Whether a first-time buyer or doing a refinancing, this process can last up to 40 days. The conversation explores the mortgage process, its deficiencies, and how technology is being used to enhance this financial transaction. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

  • EP42 Insights into the Teen Banking Sector and Improving the Financial Well-being of Families

    02/10/2020 Duration: 59min

    Rim Charkani, the Co-Founder & CEO of WALO connects with NCFA Founder, Craig Asano, to discuss why Teen Banking is a growing opportunity for banks, and why financial wellness education is more crucial than ever for both kids and families. Did you know women in Canada weren't allowed to open a bank account without a man's signature until 1965? They navigate the history, psychology, cultural differences, and the need to improve Canada's financial literacy gaps and personal finances in every day life. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to NCFAs podcast, Fintech Fridays, and never miss an episode. Tell us what you think? Thanks for sharing with your colleagues and network. ncfacanada.org/ fintechcanada.io/ fintechandfunding.com/ Subscribe to NCFA's weekly newsletter https://ncfacanada.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

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