some fin tech pron from yours truly and the entire MiddleGame Ventures NadiFin Fintech Accelerator crews

the difference between a eulogy and an elegy of the $ led global financial system lies in what state of existence one refers to. a eulogy praises all the goodness the $ led global financial system has brought and brings to the world. an elegy praises all the goodness the $ led global financial system has brought in, in as much as such system has ceased to be. #fintech #banking #payments #capitalmarkets #assetmanagement #lending #insurance #financialservices …see more

He’s a peak performer in all areas of combat and martial arts and owns several businesses. So I asked I asked Tim Kennedy about mastery & “How did you master all of these areas?” This is what he said.. …see more

‪decoupling of payments system from banking (deposit taking & lending) is a long term secular trend. ‬ ‪those banks that are able to partner w/new payments players and/or that get tech will survive. those that do not will have a hard time. ‬ #payments #banking #lending #banks #fintech #technology …see more

More than half of big companies, in more than a dozen industries, monitor employees’ daily movements, actions, and even state of mind. Only about one in three are “very confident” they’re collecting and using workplace data “responsibly.” Yikes. #technology #work …see more

1Mby1M Virtual #Accelerator #Investor Forum: With Deepak Jeevankumar of Dell Technologies Capital

"I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots." Hmmm. That sounds like a challenge to create the most outlandish screenshot.

Which #startup idea should you build? Let's discuss at next free #mentoring roundtable for #entrepreneurs : https://lnkd.in/gupwPCk

new rule: if you believe that in the future every asset will be tokenized and that there will he many more tokens indigenous to tech protocols, then you register your fund as a financial advisor. #tokenization #startups #cryptocurrencies #capitalmarkets #venturecapital #VC #investing …see more

a revamping of the board is not being considered at this time i am told. also, how much of HSBC is owned by chinese investors? asking for a friend.

Hey  Google , what's more important than 'winning' CES?  'Winning' the race to build the world's biggest ad network via voice integration. Which  Amazon 's Alexa seems to be doing on a daily basis. More on this tomorrow. …see more

"My training as a dancer actually really helped me because I saw it as like dance choreography for your fingers." - Anya Taylor-Joy describes the benefits of cross-functional training for her role as a chess prodigy in The Queen's Gambit ❓Do you have experience in a different field that helps you in your job? …see more

Meditation. The inner peace and stillness that fills me after I meditate provides me the energy and focus I need for my day. I meditate early in the morning for anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes. I use guided meditations, as well as, meditations only using my breath. Get your free copy of my 99 Productivity Essentials here: https://lnkd.in/epuxvYe https://lnkd.in/eiVWsK9 …see more

“Lots of people are crazy about cows.” Koeknuffelen (cow cuddling) combines country life, nature and hugs to create a truly unique wellness experience.

Employee needs have changed radically as a result of Covid 19. Join us Wednesday May 27th to learn about innovative ways to support them and stay competitive #covid19 #business #workingremotely #benefits . https://lnkd.in/gTZG-Nd

Here’s a stat to share during your next virtual happy hour: According to a recent study, the average adult will spend 34 years of their life looking at screens.

‪here are a few fintech truths when dealing w/finserv disruption:‬ ‪- payments is the easy entry & over time erodes incumbents power‬ ‪- unbundling/rebundling is difficult‬ ‪- new bank biz models is an uphill battle‬ ‪- what will kill incumbents? new ways to issue assets, new assets‬ #banking #payments #fintech #startups #entrepreneurship #insurance #cryptocurrencies #priorities #tokenization …see more

47 years ago today, Marty Cooper made the first cell phone call. Want to know the full story? Check out the very first episode of Think About This with Shelly Palmer & Ross Martin!

This week's edition of The 5-Minute Recharge is all about comfort food for thought, and how to quarantine like that comforting comedian, Jerry Seinfeld.

Thank you Tom Fishburne for drawing (hah) attention to this issue! Read his full post in comments. #brandpurpose #wokewashed …see more