Scouting For Growth
Scouting For Growth
There are over 140,000 FinTech ventures out there, including FinTechs, InsurTechs, HealthTechs, and WealthTechs. And the number keeps on changing every month. One statistic remains the same: 25% of these ventures have received investment and support from the financing world. 75% of these businesses still seek financing support from institutional and corporate investors alongside value-creating com…Social links:
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Anneli Scopazzi: AI-Driven Talent Management and Upskilling Strategies for High-Growth Ventures
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Anneli Scopazzi, CEO and Founder of Boulevard Recruiting. With a background rooted in fast-growth startup environments, Anneli has become an authority on matching world-class talent to the right opportunities—particularly in an…
36:02Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM
Emmanuel Djengue: Driving Tech Innovation & Sustainable Growth (Driving Tech Innovation & Sustainable Growth)
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Emmanuel Djengue, a dynamic professional whose passion for technology and user-focused innovation has shaped his remarkable career path. From leading tech initiatives to connecting diverse people and ideas, Emmanuel exemplifies…
53:09Mar 20, 2025, 1:00 AM
Anna Bojic: Disrupting Customer Engagement with Digital Wallet Technology
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Anna Bojic, founder and CEO of Miss Moneypenny Technologies which is on a mission to transform wallet apps into dynamic, customer-focussed engagement tools. On this episode Anna will share how her artistic roots inspired her a…
58:20Mar 13, 2025, 12:00 AM
Danilo Raponi: Driving Insurance Innovation & Sustainability at Generali (Driving Insurance Innovation & Sustainability)
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Danilo Raponi about the trends and topics from this year’s ITC London event including AI, sustainability, new startups, and why InsurTech isn’t dead. KEY TAKEAWAYS Climate is the biggest risk along with misinformatio…
46:00Mar 6, 2025, 1:00 AM
John Hewitt: How CEOs Building Their Empire
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to John Hewitt, a true pioneer in the tax preparation and financial services industry, having founded and scaled two companies to over $500 million in value - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Liberty Tax Service. Throughout his ill…
43:56Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 AM
Danny Nathan: Driving Innovation and Venture Growth with Apollo 21
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Danny Nathan, founder of Apollo 21, an innovation and product design studio based in New York City. Learn about the transformative role of emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and cloud services in reshaping tradi…
53:27Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 AM
Scott Gunther: Corporate Venture Capital, the Venture Client Model, and Driving Innovation in 2025
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Scott Gunther, who is not only a corporate venture capitalist and start-up enthusiast—he’s also the secret ingredient that helps big businesses think like nimble innovators! In this episode, we’ll hear how Scott’s unique blend…
37:54Feb 13, 2025, 12:00 AM
Staci Gray: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Businesses Through People, Processes, and Personal Transformation!
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Staci Gray, Founder and CEO of Organize To Scale, whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. Imagine graduating high school at 16, diving headfirst into the entrepreneurial world, and buying your first property at 18. Wh…
46:53Feb 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
State of the Nation in Insurance Venturing
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to a panel of global experts to explore the bold new frontiers shaping insurance technology in 2025 and beyond, including microinsurance in Africa, digital disruption in Latin America, the evolving tech scene in the US, Asia, Euro…
1:04:26Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
Carolina Klint: Unveiling Key 2025 WEF Risk Insights
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Carolina Klint, Managing Director and chief commercial officer for Continental Europe at Marsh McLennan, who shares her views on the latest WEF report and its implications for businesses and insurers worldwide. KEY TAKEAWAYS M…
43:25Jan 23, 2025, 12:00 AM