EP 116: "The Future of Payments-On-Chain FX and Beyond with Chris Harmse, Cofounder of BVNK"

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In the latest episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sam Huang, Principal at BMW iVentures, for a candid conversation to explore the dynamic intersection of venture capital, artificial intelligence, robotics, and manufacturing innovation. Sam shares BMW iVentures’ investment thesis, focusing on Series A and B startups across the US, Europe, and Israel, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven SaaS, automation, and onshoring trends driven by labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on the evolving venture diligence process, the importance of product-market fit, and how higher ARR benchmarks reflect both market maturity and macroeconomic factors like rising interest rates. Sam also candidly discusses his unconventional career path—from a Stanford history PhD program to law school and ultimately venture capital—highlighting how diverse experiences enhance investment acumen. The conversation delves into the benefits of corporate venture capital, especially BMW’s hands-on support and networking advantages for portfolio companies. Additionally, Sam reveals how AI is integrated internally at BMW iVentures to optimize workflow and decision-making. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of innovation, investment strategy, and the transformative impact of AI and robotics on global industries. Learn more about Sam's work at https://www.bmwiventures.com/ and her involvement with the Asian Tech Collective at https://www.asiantechcollective.com/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-huang-10375b106/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Harmse, a seasoned expert in the payments industry and blockchain innovation, to explore the future of global payments through the lens of Web3 technology. Chris shares his journey from traditional finance to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and offers insights into emerging trends like on-chain FX and the growing potential of non-USD stablecoins.

We discuss how these innovations could reshape the global payments market, making it more transparent, efficient, and cheaper, especially for sectors like remittances. Chris also emphasizes the importance of speed, execution, and adaptability when building in the fintech space, offering valuable advice to entrepreneurs and builders.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, blockchain professional, or curious about the future of payments, this episode dives deep into how blockchain technology can disrupt traditional systems and what it takes to succeed in this evolving landscape.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of banking, blockchain, and innovation, and find out why Chris believes the future of payments will be fully on-chain!

Connect with:

Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisharmse/

BVNK: https://x.com/BVNKFinance

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EP 116: "The Future of Payments-On-Chain FX and Beyond with Chris Harmse, Cofounder of BVNK"

Living on Blockchain

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published about a year ago

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Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of banking, blockchain, and innovation, and find out why Chris believes the future of payments will be fully on-chain!

Connect with:

Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisharmse/

BVNK: https://x.com/BVNKFinance

101 episodes

#Tech #Tarusha

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