Why Do Banks Control Everything?

TechTonik

How did a few clever ideas transform the entire world of money and banking? Join us, Azmul and Sherry, as we dive deep into the riveting history of financial innovations from medieval money lenders to the titans of modern banking. We'll uncover how banking began, soared, crashed, and evolved into the systems we rely on today. Tune in to explore the seismic shifts caused by wars and economic upheavals, and how they reshaped global finance forever. It's a journey through time, full of surprises and pivotal moments that have defined our economic landscape!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Unlock the Secrets of Modern Banking's Origins!
(01:30) How Did Money Lending Forge Today's Financial Giants?
(04:30) The Crash That Redefined Global Finance!
(06:00) Before Modern Banks: The Wild Financial West!
(10:30) How Wars Reshaped the Global Financial Landscape!
(12:00) From Depression to Boom: The Roaring Twenties!
(13:30) Exposed! The Financial Scam That Shocked the World!
(16:30) Unraveling the New Deal's Financial Reforms!
(19:00) How Did WWII Transform U.S. Banking?
(21:00) The Invention That Saved Banks During Crises!
(25:00) Rebuilding the World: The Post-War Boom!
(29:00) The Rise and Fall of the Gold Standard!
(31:00) The Future of Money: Beyond National Currencies!

Sherry Jiang
Sherry is the CEO and Cofounder of Peek (peek.money). Peek is your financial Mari Kondo, which aims to clean up the clutter and provide a clear, real-time picture of your net worth - and give you actionable insights for all aspects of your financial life.

Prior to founding Peek, Sherry worked at Amazon and Google. During her time at Google, she was the growth product marketing lead in driving the exponential growth of Google Pay in India from 13M to over 120M+ monthly active users.

Azmul Haque
Azmul is a legal entrepreneur and tri-qualified lawyer, admitted to practice law in England, India, and Singapore. Over the last 23 years, Azmul has developed particular expertise in complex, cross-border corporate transactions, particularly M&A and venture capital investments. When he is not counselling emerging technology companies on legal strategies to disrupt incumbents, Azmul indulges in his passions: period drama, history podcasts and pub quizzes.

ABOUT TECHTONIK
TechTonik is a podcast that delves deep into the history of technology and innovation, exploring how these advancements have shaped the way we live, work, and play. Hosted by Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque, each episode unpacks a different aspect of technological evolution, from the origins of money to the rise of digital currencies and beyond.

With insightful discussions and expert analysis, TechTonik offers listeners a thoughtful exploration of the forces that drive change in our world, highlighting the connections between past innovations and modern life. Join Sherry and Azmul as they reveal the seismic shifts in technology that have transformed our society.