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Today’s episode is inspired by a book written by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld. It’s called The Triple Package and while it’s received its fair share of criticism, I hope that after listening to my analysis, you’ll be able to appreciate the book’s theory as much as I do!
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Today's episode:
[00:48] The conversation and book that inspired today’s episode.
[03:09] The key theory outlined in The Triple Package.
[03:54] What a superiority complex is.
[04:38] The unexpected benefits of being insecure.
[05:36] The correlation between impulse control and success.
[06:34] Criticism that The Triple Package has received and why I disagree with the critics.
[07:47] How The Triple Package theory can be applied to Russian immigrants.
[11:20] Characteristics to look out for when interviewing immigrants.
[14:58] The value of The Triple Package theory.
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In a paper released a few days ago (October 2024) two senior officials from the ECB outlined why they believe Bitcoin is dangerous, creates inequality, and is a threat to democracy. In this episode, I outline why they are wrong.
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Today's episode:
[00:50] A real-life horror story.
[02:30] Arguments made by two senior ECB officials about the dangers of Bitcoin in a research paper.
[05:58] The high levels of accessibility of Bitcoin.
[05:58] Some of the many benefits of Bitcoin.
[07:16] Why it is untrue that early Bitcoin adopters benefit unfairly.
[09:35] The causes of inequality.
[10:35] My theories for the motivation behind the release of the anti-Bitcoin paper.
[16:19] What to expect from the MICA workshop I am holding in November.
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I’ve always believed in the importance of IP rights and patents, like many of you, but my recent discovery of Stephan Kinsella’s theory on this topic has led me to almost completely change my mind. Tune in today to hear about the history of IP rights and patents, why they are anti-capitalist, and how they actually inhibit rather than promote innovation.
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Today's episode:
[00:38] Why today’s episode is a special one.
[01:45] My argument against registering trademarks as a startup.
[04:03] How my opinion on IP rights has changed.
[04:48] The history of copyrights and patents.
[05:55] A summary of Stephan Kinsella’s argument against IP rights.
[07:26] How IP laws infringe on the property rights of individuals.
[08:58] How patents can inhibit innovation.
[10:04] An example of how IP rights act in the interests of big corporations rather than consumers.
[13:12] The three potential sources of property rights.
[14:33] What Stephan believes ownership principles should be based on.
[15:22] Contractual provisions that I always include in my client agreements.
[17:33] The challenges of enforcing IP rights.
[18:43] Why I am such a fan of Stephan Kinsella’s work.
[19:30] Stephan’s response to the fear that people have about the threat of AI.
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While I normally choose to keep my political views separate from my professional life, in this episode, I share why forming and defending your own political opinions is a very useful tool that can lead to the development of skills that will be invaluable to you as a financial-industry professional.
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Today's episode:
[01:03] Why I usually keep my political views separate from my professional life.
[02:44] Damage that can be caused by bringing political will into the financial industry.
[04:00] My thoughts on Dima Kats’ decision to expose corruption.
[06:17] The value of having strong opinions.
[07:24] Real-world examples of how my strong opinions have benefited me.
[11:58] My first introduction to Donald Trump.
[13:22] What I thought when I found out he was running for president.
[14:15] How I feel about his time in office.
[15:56] My thoughts on why so many people are negatively triggered by him.
[18:30] Lessons that I think we can all learn from him, whether or not we agree with the things he says.
[19:31] Skills that can be developed through the formation of solid political opinions.
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Unfortunately, many employers have held onto outdated beliefs about employment and entrepreneurship. In this episode, I share why I agree with Nassim Taleb’s belief that getting a monthly salary (i.e. full-time employment) as opposed to working as a consultant often does more harm than good!
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Today's episode:
[00:41] An overview of the focus of today’s show.
[01:14] The dangers of drugs vs. a monthly check
[01:48] The stories that inspired me to record this episode.
[03:10] Issues that have become commonplace in big companies.
[04:51] Nassim Taleb’s thoughts on the harm caused by formal employment.
[07:23] Travis Kalanick’s biggest battle as Uber’s CEO.
[09:26] A personal experience highlighting how employers misinterpret full-time employment and entrepreneurship.
[16:18] Lessons that can be learned from the communist revolution.
[18:48] Share your thoughts!
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I am obsessed with free speech and misinformation, so this episode about the attempted “canceling” of Darryl Cooper means a lot to me. Tune in today to hear about Darryl’s podcast episode that caused uproar amongst many of his listeners and my thoughts on the topic.
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Today's episode:
[01:01] What Darryl Cooper’s podcast is about.
[02:29] The story that inspired today’s episode.
[06:16] Why I strongly disagree with the canceling of Darryl Cooper.
[07:30] How Darryl Cooper responded to the attempt to cancel him.
[08:14] What I learned about Israel and Palestine from Darryl Cooper.
[11:06] Positives that came from the Darryl Cooper controversy.
[12:21] Why cancel culture is so rife.
[14:21] The importance of not viewing complex events as ‘black and white.’
[15:37] The problem with trying to cancel certain opinions.
[17:08] Introduction to my upcoming brand new workshop.
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“Having a goal and not reaching it is better than not having a goal at all.” We all know the feeling of disappointment when we set a goal that we are unable to achieve. When this happened to me earlier this year, I reread Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, and in today’s episode, I share the invaluable lessons that it taught me about setting goals and not achieving them.
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Today's episode:
[00:39] An overview of today’s topic.
[01:06] The goal that I set for myself for this year that I wasn’t able to achieve.
[02:10] What the book Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl, is about.
[04:35] Criticisms that the book received.
[07:10] The power of having a purpose.
[10:04] Why Frankl believes that people always have freedom, regardless of their circumstances.
[13:04] Don’t put your goals on a pedestal!
[13:56] A new perspective on setting goals.
[18:38] How to deal with things not going to plan.
[20:28] The value of joining the FinTech Startup Certification Program.
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Today, we’re discussing the concept of nationality and its role in financial services. An experience of Ukrainian clients’ of mine was the inspiration for this episode, and I hope it gives you a good understanding of some of the key global financial trends and the unequal impacts they are having on people and countries across the world.
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Today's episode:
[00:39] Introducing today’s topic.
[01:00] The clients of mine who inspired today’s episode.
[02:40] What it means to be a ‘citizen of the world.’
[03:18] Why I renounced my Russian citizenship.
[05:22] Discriminatory trends that have become commonplace against poor countries.
[06:18] My personal experience of discriminatory financial policies.
[07:10] The unequal impacts of global economic trends.
[10:40] My prediction about the trajectory of these inequalities.
[12:37] Why the concept of censorship is becoming a hot topic.
[14:20] How governments are likely to respond to the growth of remote work.
[16:03] Examples of the different versions of nationalism.
[18:03] The problem with nationalism from a financial perspective.
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Welcome back to a new season of the Compliance That Makes Sense podcast! We’re still going to be focusing on FinTech, compliance and startups, but the upcoming episodes are also going to be related to current affairs. In this first episode, I dive into my Russian background and how it impacts the way I view the world, particularly in relation to the Pavel Durov controversy and the oversight of digital media companies in general. Also, don’t forget to sign up for this year’s final cohort of the FinTech Startup Compliance Pro Certification.
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Today's episode:
[00:34] The new direction I will be taking with this new season of Compliance That Makes Sense!
[01:20] Some of the Russian controversies that have impacted the compliance world.
[02:57] Exploring my relationship with my Russian roots.
[05:04] The factors that encouraged me to leave Russia.
[08:41] My thoughts about the Russia-Ukraine war.
[10:42] A brief history of Pavel Durov’s professional life.
[15:44] My analysis of Pavel Durov’s actions.
[19:05] Where I see parallels between today’s media and Soviet propaganda.
[24:10] Pros and cons of the Digital Services Act.
[25:15] How I think digital platforms can (and should) counter the oversight requirements in the Digital Services Act.
[24:14] How my Russian past influences the way I view the world.
[29:54] Benefits of joining my FinTech Startup Compliance Pro Certification.
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In the latest episode in my ‘From Risk to Rescue' series, I discuss what MICA is, some of its benefits, and why I think the cons outweigh the pros.
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Today's episode:
[00:47] An overview of today’s focal topic.
[00:57] The most commonly-cited MICA benefits.
[02:09] What MICA is.
[02:56] Why I am not a fan of the Travel Rule.
[03:47] My concern with the way lawmakers value crypto.
[04:58] Some of the MICA requirements for stablecoin issuers that I disagree with.
[07:34] The story of Luna’s stablecoin collapse.
[08:40] The biggest issues with the current financial system.
[10:47] The main purpose of MICA.
[11:12] Negative outcomes that MICA is likely to cause.
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Today, we’re continuing our conversation about how to transition from “risk to rescue” by delving into the reasons why fiat services may be riskier than crypto, despite long-held beliefs that the opposite is true. If you’re a compliance professional who is feeling deeply dissatisfied with the scope of your work at the moment, you’re not alone, and this episode will shed some light on why that is the case!
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Today's episode:
[00:38] An overview of today’s topic: Why fiat services may be riskier than crypto?
[01:52] Why owners of fiat accounts are a hugely underestimated risk.
[02:14] Where the value of fiat currencies is derived from.
[02:46] Problems with the fiat system.
[05:28] How we should be thinking about our savings versus our investments.
[06:38] The biggest risk of the fiat system.
[07:16] How financial institutions and government regulations manipulate compliance professionals.
[07:56] Examples of new regulations and requirements that took effect in recent decades.
[10:03] What these new regulations have failed to achieve.
[12:33] Why do so many compliance experts feel deeply dissatisfied with the scope of their work?
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In the first episode of the “From Risk to Rescue” series, I explore how many existing regulatory laws and requirements de facto discriminate against smaller businesses and people with less money, deepening financial inequality, and why it is so important that we eliminate outdated risk and compliance norms.
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Today's episode:
[00:39] Welcome to the first episode of the “From Risk to Rescue” series.
[01:07] Why I agree with Elon Musk’s proposal to have a Regulation Removal department in every state.
[04:09] How regulations discriminate against poorer people and smaller businesses.
[05:29] Outdated assumptions about smaller businesses and poorer people that do more harm than good.
[10:15] My experience working with businesses in Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia.
[12:05] Understanding Nassim Taleb’s theory of “fat tails.”
[13:45] How “the network effect” works.
[14:02] How the failure of a major organization impacts smaller businesses.
[16:09] Exploring Jeffrey Sacks’ theory of economic and financial apartheid.
[20:02] Why it’s important to understand the history of risk and compliance norms.
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Reddit and YouTube star, Roaring Kitty, is being accused (again) of market manipulation by the mainstream media because of his role in the 2021 GameStop saga. In this episode, I explain why I strongly disagree with these claims. This is a topic I am very passionate about and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
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Today's episode:
[00:40] An overview of the topics I will cover in today’s episode.
[01:44] What Reddit and YouTube star, Roaring Kitty, has been accused of (again).
[03:13] Why I disagree with the general sentiment towards Roaring Kitty.
[06:02] The cause of the increased value of GameStop shares in January 2021.
[08:15] The timebomb created during the period after GameStop and how Robinhood responded.
[11:38] Understanding market manipulation (and why I don’t think this is what Roaring Kitty did).
[17:40] Why I agree with how Robinhood reacted in 2021.
[19:12] Unpacking Gary Gensler’s opinion on Roaring Kitty and GameStop.
[21:19] Why I am so passionate about this topic.
[24:52] Please share your thoughts!
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BaaS options are becoming more limited and their requirements are becoming stricter. In this episode, I explain why the current market conditions are challenging for early-stage startups partnering with BaaS providers. I also share the names of some of the providers that I know to be reliable, the difference between BaaS, open banking, and FinTech-friendly banking, and the factors to consider before choosing a BaaS provider!
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Today's episode:
[00:39] The focus of today’s episode.
[00:58] Why current market conditions are problematic for BaaS providers and their partners.
[01:37] An overview of what has been going on in the BaaS world since 2020.
[03:28] Flaws in the design of Europe’s Baas industry.
[04:50] Why licensing services and technology services should not be mixed.
[06:34] How BaaS works and the services that BaaS providers offer their customers. [08:19] The most reliable BaaS providers to the best of my knowledge as of today.
[09:13] How open banking differs from BaaS.
[10:55] Understanding what a FinTech-friendly banking partner is.
[11:39] Advice for choosing the right BaaS provider for your startup.
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In this episode, I share some key takeaways relating to economic and FinTech trends and patterns in Europe that I have gathered from several different reports as well as through my own observations. From the payment default crisis to the state of BAS and the rise of BNLP, A2A, and digital wallets, tune in today to hear it all!
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Today's episode:
[00:38] Documents I have been reviewing which form the basis of this episode.
[01:31] The problem of inflation.
[02:23] An overview of the current state of the European economy.
[03:19] The BNPL (buy now, pay later) landscape.
[04:35] How the payment crisis is affecting businesses.
[05:52] The derisking process that banks are going through.
[07:48] Understanding the digital wallet trend.
[09:38] The pros and cons of account-to-account payments.
[12:03] Why the current market conditions are unfavorable for BAS (banking as a service) providers.
[14:42] New fraud patterns that have emerged in recent years.
[15:36] Why it’s worth keeping an eye on the increased drive for instant payments.
[17:43] The need for additional technological innovations.
[19:15] The rate of predicted growth of payment companies.
[20:00] What you will get out of the workshop I am holding on June 4th!
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Multitasking is not something to be celebrated! In this episode, I explore the many reasons why we should all be moving away from dealing with multitple competing priorities at once. To help you with this, I also share an overview of the hierarchy of business needs created by Mike Michalowtiz that will help you set your priorities straight!
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Today's episode:
[00:41] False beliefs that many people have about multitasking.
[01:55] Why multitasking is often a sign of dysfunction.
[03:50] The harm caused by multitasking on a personal and organizational level.
[04:34] Why multitasking is so common in the FinTech world.
[05:44] What FinTech professionals can learn from firefighters.
[07:23] How multitasking affects your brain and your productivity levels.
[09:09] Fix This Next; the book that opened my eyes to the importance of establishing a ‘hierarchy of needs.’
[11:53] The purpose of compliance.
[12:26] An overview of the five levels of Mike Michalowitz's prioritization hierarchy.
[20:02] Details about the brand new masterclass (Setting Compliance Priorities in FinTech) I am holding on June 4th.
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It’s easy to assume that the way things are being done is the right way to do things, but a change in perspective can open our eyes to the benefits of doing things differently. In this episode, I discuss how to establish KPIs as a compliance professional when there are a lot of unknowns in play. I hope you walk away from this episode with a new perspective on the metrics you can and cannot control!
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Today's episode:
[00:38] An overview of today’s episode.
[01:24] A personal experience that has taught me to always question the status quo.
[06:58] Why aiming to acquire a license by a specific date is a problematic KPI in the FinTech compliance space.
[08:16] Why I believe compliance professionals should be responsible for reconciling input from different departments.
[09:59] Examples of KPIs that should be used in relation to compliance auditing.
[11:45] Important compliance KPIs related to bringing in new business.
[13:47] KPIs that compliance professionals should consider in relation to customer support.
[16:06] What characterizes a good KPI.
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In your career, as in all facets of your life, there are always going to be circumstances that are out of your control! In the next few episodes, I am going to be exploring how you can differentiate between the things you can control and those you cannot and how to identify and avoid the traps that lead to unnecessary project delays and unintended results.
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Today's episode:
[00:39] An overview of the upcoming series of episodes I will be releasing.
[02:50] The focal topic of today’s episode.
[03:33] How to predict whether your compliance team is going to avoid their responsibilities.
[03:57] Why competing priorities are not a valid excuse for falling behind on projects.
[06:29] The common problem with waterfall project planning processes.
[09:30] Examples of KPIs that compliance teams can and cannot control.
[12:17] Why the HR role needs to be redesigned.
[17:21] The importance of properly diagnosing a problem before trying to solve it.
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In this episode, I take you on a journey through my thoughts on what is going on with the SEC and Uniswap, what I learned about the future of instant messaging from Tucker Carlson’s interview with Pavel Durov, why I decided to digitally “clone” myself, and more!
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Today's episode:
[01:23] The three topics that will be covered in this episode.
[02:24] Exploring what is going on with the SEC and Uniswap.
[07:03] What to expect from the SEC in the coming years.
[08:12] How people often react when they are under pressure to achieve a particular outcome.
[10:45] The size of Pavel Durov’s company, Telegram.
[12:20] Innovation that is taking place in the instant messaging space.
[14:04] How buying decisions are likely to be made in the future.
[17:58] Why and how I digitally “cloned” myself.
[19:22] How you can interact with Yana AI.
[20:33] The benefits of creating an AI version of yourself.
Show links:
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With my Certification program launch happening in two days, I decided to record an episode with my very good friend, David Yen, about some of the things that have been on my mind recently. The diverse range of subjects we discuss includes relationships, friendships, risk-taking, decision-making, the education system, and authenticity!
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Today's episode:
[01:50] David shares an overview of himself and his life’s mission.
[03:11] How I am feeling about the imminent launch of my certification program.
[03:52] My experience of using Hinge.
[04:46] Characteristics that I appreciate in a partner.
[09:04] Exploring the art of decision-making.
[13:52] The value that David and I bring to our friendship.
[19:22] Some of the controversial views that I hold.
[23:04] Why I feel disillusioned about the education system.
[27:13] What David’s upbringing was like.
[27:56] Skills that children should be taught at school.
[29:26] Fears that people have around sharing their opinions.
[31:41] The power of being your most authentic self!
Show links:
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