Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed

Oct 27 2024 158 ep. 54 mins 12

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Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or anyone with an interest in the most exciting and dynamic sector in the world.

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Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation | How Blockchain Enables the Financialisation of Scarcity

Oct 27 2024 71 mins

In this episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed meets with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to unpack her journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to leading one of blockchain’s most groundbreaking ecosystems. With her expertise spanning traditional finance and digital assets, Lily provides a rare, balanced view of where blockchain is heading and how Solana

Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix | The AI-Driven Future of Insurance

Oct 01 2024 40 mins

In this episode of Searching for Mana Fintech, co-hosts Dan and Sachin engage in a compelling conversation with Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix, a pioneering company providing AI-driven SaaS solutions for the financial and insurance sectors. Since its founding in 2001, Earnix has led innovation with dynamic tools that transform insurer operations, from risk evaluation to real-time p

Jeremy Allaire, Founder & CEO of Circle | USDC: The Stablecoin Revolutionising the Financial Ecosystem

Jul 10 2024 69 mins

In this compelling episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jeremy Allaire, the visionary Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle.Together, they explore the transformative journey of Circle and its flagship digital currency, USDC. Delving deep into the origins, challenges, and subsequent rise of Circle, the conversation sheds l

Mo Shaikh, CEO and Founder Of Aptos | Revolutionising Global Monetary Transactions

Jun 12 2024 62 mins

Metaverse, blockchain, ChatGPT, NFT marketplaces and more! Discover the journey of Mo Shaikh, the innovative mind behind Aptos Labs, as he dives into his entrepreneurial roots and the inspiration behind his groundbreaking platform. From discussing ecosystem tools to emphasizing the power of empathy, Mo shares insights into his daily routine and strategic approaches to success. Joi

James Hickman, CCO of Ecospend | Ecospend's Journey to Government Partnership

May 28 2024 28 mins

This episode of Searching for Mana takes you on a journey, exploring the transformation of Ecospend from a fledgling startup to an industry powerhouse, illustrating how fintech companies are evolving and impacting a rapidly changing financial landscape. Our hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi welcome James Hickman, CCO of Ecospend, and share a vivid chat about the company's grow

Cathie Wood, CEO and Founder of Ark Invest | Disruptive Technologies: Redefining the Global Economy

Apr 30 2024 81 mins

This episode of 'Searching For Mana' with Lloyd Wahed brings you deep insights into the world of disruptive innovation as we chat with Cathie Wood, CEO and founder of Ark Invest, a firm dedicated to fostering the technologies that continue to transform our global economy. Cathie and her team concentrate exclusively on disruptive innovation, an approach more than an investment strat

Tim Draper, Venture Capitalist | Tomorrow's Tech Titans: AI, Bitcoin and Investments

Apr 15 2024 50 mins

In this compelling new episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed engages in an insightful conversation with Tim Draper, one of the greatest venture capital investors. They explore the revolutionary potential of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in business sectors, the potentials of Bitcoin in modern economics and how it will shape our future. The CEOs c

CEO of Animoca, Robby Yung | Blockchain and Web 3 in Gaming Industry

Mar 26 2024 64 mins

Join us in this fascinating episode of Searching For Mana where we delve into the nuances of Web3 technologies and their impact on the gaming landscape, featuring our speakers Lloyd Wahed and Robby Yung. Yung takes the listeners on a riveting journey charting the rising influence of Web3 and how companies, like Animoca Brands, are pioneering games that utilise blockchain technolo

Sidney Powell, Maple - The State Of On-Chain Lending | The Missing Link

Feb 26 2024 50 mins

On this month's episode of The Missing Link, we're joined by Sidney Powell. Sid is the CEO & Co-Founder of Maple, and with his Co-Founder Joe Flanagan, launched Maple in 2021. Maple is transforming capital markets through technology having facilitated over $3b in loans since launch in 2021. During Sid's career in traditional finance, he participated in $3BN+ of corporate bond issua

The Missing Link | 2023 Recap - Episode 13

Jan 19 2024 33 mins

On the first episode of 2024, Dan and Danielle reflect on ONE WHOLE YEAR of The Missing Link! With so many epic guests in 2023, we've had some wonderful conversations with industry leaders. They look back on all the "missing links" in the industry and how we can start to make some progress to promote mass adoption. There are several themes throughout the episode, and they even sh