In this episode.
In this thought-provoking episode of In The Hot Seat, Alessandro Hatami, fintech advisor, thought leader, founder of Pacemakers.io and author of the new book Inclusive Finance, joins Enfuce CEO and Co-Founder Denise Johansson for a powerful conversation about how technology and innovation can bridge the gap between those with access and those left behind.
Together, they explore the multifaceted nature of financial inclusion: who is being excluded and why, the consequences for individuals and economies, and what an inclusive financial system should actually look like.
Key highlights:
- Why financial exclusion persists, despite advances in technology
- The three dimensions of inclusion: social impact, economic growth, and revenue opportunity
- Who the financially excluded really are, and why legacy systems are holding them back
- Case studies from Brazil, the UK, and East Africa, what works and what doesn’t
- How governments, regulators and providers can turn intent into meaningful action
- The role of new technologies and open-minded leadership in building a more inclusive financial system
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Meet the guest
Alessandro Hatami is co-founder and Managing Partner at Pacemakers.io, where he advises banks and fintechs on transformation, growth and scale.
His previous roles include COO Digital Banking & Group Innovation Director at Lloyds, Director of Large Merchant Services at PayPal, MD of PayPoint, and leadership at GE Capital.
He is also a Non-Executive Director at Cashplus Bank, a mentor to several fintech startups, and author of Reinventing Banking & Finance, rated Best Overall Banking Book of 2021 by Investopedia.
