8: We talk to Swansea's Dan Lerwell ahead of his title eliminator on BKB29 at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, guest Sindhu Joseph, founder and CEO of CogniCor, shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services and wealth management industry. Sindhu discusses the significant wealth disparity she has observed globally and how CogniCor’s AI-powered co-pilot platform empowers financial advisors to scale their services, reaching beyond the traditional 30% of affluent households to potentially 70-80%. By reducing administrative burdens and providing a unified, real-time 360-degree view of client households, CogniCor enables advisors to deliver personalized, data-driven financial advice efficiently. Sindhu also reflects on her 15+ years of experience in AI, her global upbringing across India, Europe, and the US, and how her human-first approach shapes CogniCor’s mission to democratize access to wealth management. The episode explores the future impact of AI on work and society, the importance of domain expertise combined with AI knowledge, and the challenges posed by fragmented legacy systems in financial services. Listeners gain valuable insights into the intersection of AI innovation, fintech disruption, and ethical leadership in building scalable, impactful technology solutions. Whether you’re a financial professional, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers a deep dive into AI’s transformative potential in wealth management and the inspiring journey of a visionary founder driving meaningful change. Learn more about Sindhu's work at https://www.cognicor.com/ Connect with Sindhu on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sindhujoseph/ 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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Dan talks about his upcoming title eliminator with Syzmon Syznkiewicz- but also how and why he's in the best shape of his career, his fears after damaging his eye in his last fight-why he fights for Autism awareness, his love of his family, his love of fishing and rock and roll, being a Judo champion, fighting MMA , falling out with his coach and best friend, his love of BKB and how it saved him from prison, and how he is desperate to fight Dan McGraffin again. Great insight into the "Lionheart" from Wales.

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8: We talk to Swansea's Dan Lerwell ahead of his title eliminator on BKB29 at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd

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23: Greg Bloom CEO of BYB talks to us about the future of BYB. 32:41

1 year ago32:41

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We find out about Greg's combat sport career, how he came to be at BYB, how BYB is now the worlds number one bareknuckle company after acquiring BKB., How the acquisition of BKB by BYB will mean greater opportunities for fighters and a greater fight night experience for fans, how he is introducing betting at BYB Europe events, How the belts will work, He talks passionately about overcoming ill conceived perceptions about bare knuckle, his favourite fighter and all time favourite fight and much much more…

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22: Exclusive Interview with BYB Supremo Mike Vasquez 29:56

1 year ago29:56

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Mike talks about his history in combat sports, the acquisition of BKB by BYB, talks about the future, the exciting plans and what BKB fans can expect to see with the Trigon and rules now the company is under the BYB umbrella, and more

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21: We talk to BKB Flyweight World Champ Dan Chapman who puts his title on the line against former IBF Super Welterweight Champion Ishe Smith at the O2 on Sept 16th 38:50

2 years ago38:50

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Dan talks about how he has waited for this fight and what he expects from Ishe Smith in the ring. He talks about why he has signed a new 2 year deal with BKBtm owners Joe Brown and Jim Freeman. He talks emotionally about his upbringing by parents who were drug addicts and how going into Foster Care probably saved his life, but how he doesn't want people to feel sorry for him but to be inspired by his story. How he loved working with vulnerable children in Wales. The accident that ended his 2012 Olympic dreams when he was told he would never be able to fight again. And his tough fights with Sean George and James Connelly, a fascinating listen from one of BKB's most talented boxer/fighters. podfollow.com/thewrapsareoff…

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20: BKB's James Connelly on his BYB 19 fight with LT Nelson in Florida. 23:32

2 years ago23:32

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James explains how disappointed he is with the majority draw against LT Nelson in the BYB TRIGON ring as he was convinced he had won and told LT the same thing. James explains the problems he faced that left him alone in Florida as fight day approached. How he and LT Nelson are now friends after the pre fight confrontation. He explains how he returns to BKB a better and more dangerous fighter after the BYB experience. He talks about dedication to the Sport and why he has improved as a boxer/fighter. He tells why he was desperate to get his hands on the World Diamond Belt. Where he hopes to go now with BKB and what is next for World BKB Lightweight Champion.- A fascinating listen to one of the sports most down to earth fighters.…

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19: BKB Official Podcast talks to BKBtm British Bantamweight Champion Scott McHugh ahead of him competing at BKB 33 in the Prize-fighter competition. 23:18

2 years ago23:18

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Scott talks about his early days of Muay Thai, MMA and Kickboxing and how he got into BKB and how his first fight taken at short notice v Tony Lafferty ended up being fight of the year. Now a BKB veteran of thirteen fights tells how he bizarrely got the nickname "The Mute". How he intends to fight a bareknuckle Muay Thai bout in Thailand after the Prize-fighter final providing he gets through to the final. He talks about the bareknuckle boxer he hates and why. He talks passionately about BKB and talks exclusively about his future at BKB.…

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18: BKB Official Podcast talks to Dan McGraffin ahead of his BYB Police Gazette International Cup fight against L.T.Nelson 38:49

2 years ago38:49

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Dan talks openly about his fight back from the serious leg injury he sustained in World title defence v Maxine Bellamy and how much he wants rematch-He tells us how he was on verge of pulling out of his BYB fight with USA's L.T.Nelson in the Ryder Cup style event on June 25th, but is now looking forward to it and how he thinks he can win it. He talks candidly about his life as a porn star and what he wants from his BKBtm journey and much more. NB be warned there are some descriptive words about his porn career.…

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17: The King of BKB Jimmy Sweeney talks to the "Wraps Are Off" ahead of his return to the ring at BKB 32 on May 21st 2023 when he fights tough Canadian Jonny Tello 45:12

2 years ago45:12

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Jimmy talks about being a traveller, how he got into fighting, how he got named "The King of BKB. Tells all about the wake-up call that was going to prison for 6 years, how drink drugs and partying, made him suicidal and cost him a BKB win, talks passionately about how he got into BKB after being a customer in Jim Freemans Cafe 25. How he fought two guys in one show. How he would love to get it on again with Barrie Jones to prove that he is also the king of bounce-backs, talks about how his home life is happy and settled and how confident he is that he will beat Jonny Tello at BKB 32 at the O2 Arena on May 21st which is live on FiteTV.com . And what the future holds for the undisputed King of BKB- Essential and compulsive listening from a BKB legend.…

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16: BKB legend Sean "The Outlaw" George talks to us about his life, the good and the bad. 34:42

2 years ago34:42

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He talks about being a Thai boxing champion and MMA fighter before ending up in prison. How he twice tried to commit suicide and how BKB gave him a pathway to better times He talks about his pride at being a BKB Hall of Famer in the UK and USA, How he let Dan Chapman get inside his head before their hostile World Title clash in August 2021. Having to retired after a serious eye injury and how that has affected him mentally and financially. How much he is looking forward to joining the BKB commentary team as a pundit for two fights at BKB 31, and how much he is looking forward to getting married to Abby in May.…

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15: BKB podcast talks to Peterborough's Callan Harley ahead of his British Title fight against Jonny Jones on Mar 26th at the O2 Arena 23:55

2 years ago23:55

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Callan tells us about how he came into boxing late and how he fought as a pro gloved fighter in many European Countries with a Belgian Pro Boxing Licence. How boxing turned him from a life of trouble to being the happy family man he is today. He talks about how he was always the away fighter but was never a journeyman but was focused on where he wanted the boxing journey to take him. He became disillusioned with gloved boxing so called Jim Freeman at BKB and is now forging a career in Bare Knuckle Boxing- he tells how he won't wait hours at a hospital so prefers to superglue his cuts himself. and admits to being a "Love Island" fan. An engaging man who always comes to fight.…

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14: George "Hithard" Hillyard talks about his career from professional football, to pro boxer, to hot BKB prospect, 45:35

2 years ago45:35

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He talks about how he was destined for a career as a pro footballer but turned to boxing where he was offered a multi-million pound deal by Barry Hearn, and what went wrong, How he came within 6 seconds of breaking Mike Tyson’s fastest KO on SKY TV, How he fell out with the BBB of Control and was told he would never get a licence to fight again, How he was a talented boxer but a lazy trainer, How he came to fight bare knuckle for BKBtm and his BKB ambitions - and how there is no love lost between him and Jack McLean who he comes toe to toe with at BKB 31 on March 26th at O2 Arena – A fascinating story…

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13: Listen to the fantastic and emotional story of Luke "scrapking" Smith who has his second BKBtm fight at the O2 Arena on Sunday March 26th against Liam "Rocky" Lees 33:38

3 years ago33:38

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He talks about the effect on him of losing his mother to a drugs overdose when she was just 28. How being in a rough tough gym and getting battered toughened him and how his dad taught him to stand up and fight. His escape route was joining the army at 16. He talks about going off the rails as an angry young man. And how turning to religion has saved him. He has just become a father and talks of his pride and love for his family. Finally, he talks of his love of BKB and how he turned down the gloved route to devote all his energy to winning BKB world titles. A great story from an engaging down to earth young man…

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12: Jim Freeman who is co-owner co-promoter and co-matchmaker of BKBtm along with Joe Brown-reflects on a brilliant BKB 30 show in Phuket in Thailand on Jan 21st 16:00

3 years ago16:00

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Jim talks about the BKB 30 show, its fights including its history making first ever female BKBtm fight, and also how Batman beat the Joker in what was arguably the fight of the night. He talks about the trip, the fights and possible rematches and the future of BKB internationally and also looks ahead to BKB 31 at the O2 Arena on Sunday March 26th…

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11: BKB's two weight World Champion from Birmingham Dan Podmore- from loser to winner 29:42

3 years ago29:42

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Dan talks openly and honestly about taking dives as a gloved boxer so big ticket sellers could win. Having over 200 gloved fights. From being an unfit out of shape BKB debutant to a top class World BKB Champion, How Dorian Darch made him angry and how wants the chance to put record straight. Getting fit and in shape and the impact trainer Simon Haycock has had on his career. He talks about the respect he has for BKBtm owners Joe Brown and Jim Freeman who have helped to make him a household name around the BKB world. Great insight into a man who has gone from Zero to Hero. And how he is looking forward to defending his World Cruiserweight crown against experienced MMA fighter from Australia, Randall Rayment at BKB30 in Thailand on January 21st 2023.…

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10: We talk to Yorkshire's Reece Murray who gets a long-awaited British Title shot against tough Scotsman Tony Lafferty for the vacant Featherweight crown at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd. 31:56

3 years ago31:56

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Reece talks about how every fight is dedicated to his friend who committed suicide and how it inspires him both in and out of the ring. He talks about a life changing moment when he got a call in 2020 from BKB's Jim Freeman offering him a fight on the BKB Lockdown show. He says he will always be grateful to Joe and Jim for the opportunity that changed his life for the better. He talks about his admiration for his Dec 3rd opponent Tony Lafferty but says on the night it will just about the business of winning and he is convinced he will do just that due to his superior boxing IQ, and believes that will be the difference that will make him British Featherweight Champion. A great insight into the man and the fighter.…

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9: Nottingham's only professional bare knuckle boxer Aaron McCallum speaks openly and frankly about the ups and downs of his life and BKB career 36:55

3 years ago36:55

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He talks passionately about how A class drugs, alcohol and the wrong friends almost ruined his life until BKB gave him a chance and saved his life for which he will always be grateful to Joe and Jim. He talks about being a Champion body builder representing GB. How his life has turned around and how he has now found God- about and how his family are the most important thing in his life, he talks about his inspirations and how he is confident his improved boxing skills will see him beat the technically efficient John Collier on December 3rd at the O2 Arena. A fascinating and emotional listen.…

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8: We talk to Swansea's Dan Lerwell ahead of his title eliminator on BKB29 at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd 37:29

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7: John Collier talks about his amazing transformation from BKB trainer to BKB fighter ahead of his fight on Dec 3rd at O2 Arena 48:03

3 years ago48:03

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John talks about his gloved career -his upcoming mouthwatering clash with Aaron McCallum at BKB 29 at O2 Arena -his desire to win a BKB Belt, His love of music especially Oasis and being a singer songwriter-his dedication to training- about the guy he trains Dan McGraffin and much more- a fascinating insight.…

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6: BKB British Lightweight Champion James Connelly ahead of his world title fight at O2 in December 35:05

3 years ago35:05

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James talks about his life as one of 9 brothers in Birmingham, talks openly and honestly about the ups and downs , of 3 years in prison and now a successful businessman and how BKB has changed his life- talks passionately about his BKB fights and the one regret he has- and how he is training hard to ensure he beats Marley Churcher to become World Lightweight Champion.…

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5: We chat with One of BKB's nice guys Paul Hilz, who win lose or draw always comes to war. 23:09

3 years ago23:09

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He talks about his recent loss in the USA when a bad cut saw him stopped- He loved the USA and talks about his attitude of loving a tear up- his only plan is to take your head off if he gets the chance- and he will fight anyone, anytime, anywhere, and that makes him a fans favourite. His BKB record is 5 wins and 5 defeats while he also has a pro gloved record of 3wins and 3 losses - he next fights on Dec 3rd at the O2 Arena at BKB 29…

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4: We talk to USA's Brandon "Malo" Lambert ahead of his clash with BKB's Alex Wilson at the BYB London Brawl on October 16th. at the O2 Arena 21:30

3 years ago21:30

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Brandon is 1-0 in Bare Knuckle - Malo means bad in Spanish and he says he is a nice guy outside the ring but a bad guy in it. He claims he is the face of American Bare Knuckle Boxing as he is one of the most popular fighter in the USA. Says everybody watches because they want to see him get beat up?

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3: Bare Knuckle Boxings most hated man-Eric "Bloodaxe" Olsen ahead of his eagerly awaited rematch with Szymon Szynkiewicz. at BYB's London Brawl at the O2 Arena on October 16th- 36:46

3 years ago36:46

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Eric talks about the first fight with Szymon when he was disqualified for persistent head-butting and says it wasn't his fault but the referees? He talks about his colorful career in all fight disciplines, and about drugs guns and prison while growing up in New York and how he has no time for Szymon and has a very strong message for him ahead of the fight at BYB's London Brawl-not to be missed.…

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2: We put BKBs Nathan "Nightmare" Decastro and BYB's Lorawnt-T "Smash" Nelson head to head before they clash at the O2 Arena on October 19th in BYBs London Brawl. 28:27

3 years ago28:27

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Former undefeated pro gloved boxer Nathan DeCastro has a BKB record of 2-1 and was undefeated as a gloved boxer. Nathan says he won’t change his front foot tear up style for this mouth-watering clash with Nelson who beat BKB’s highly rated former world champion Ricardo Franco in Mississippi. Nelson who has had over fifty pro fights in six disciplines including MMA, Lethwei and Bare Knuckle is sure he can beat former British Champ Decastro- both are supremely confident in what promises to be a war.…

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1: Szymon "Shrek" Szynkiewicz ahead of his rematch with Eric "Bloodaxe" Olsen at BYB 12 The London Brawl. 14:59

3 years ago14:59