Episode 59

The Blockchain basics you must know | Lavinia D. Osbournel, Women in Blockchain Talks Founder

Published on: 22nd November, 2022

Blockchain is not new anymore, yet many of us don’t understand it. Nor the impact it will have in our jobs and they way we build FinTech products. 

Blockchain opens up new possibilities - yet we need to understand the core foundations to then start innovating and creating more use cases. 

Lavinia D Osbourne is a Web3 specialist, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks, and was  listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology & Innovation 2021, andWirex’s Rising Women in Crypto Power List 2021. 

It’s a direct and educational conversation

 Let’s get into it!

We cover: 

  • What is Blockchain and what it stands for
  • How it removes the middle man 
  • How it reduces cost and increases efficiency
  • The remittances use case 
  • How Blockchain is inclusive
  • Diversity in Blockchain
  • Decentralization and ownership
  • Women in Blockchain Talks
  • Women and ownership 
  • Data and blockchain 
  • Sustainable development goals and blockchain
  • How to get started in your project 

And much much more! 

Cheers, 

Moni

You can find Lavinia here: 

LinkedIn: @laviniaosbourne

Website & Community: women in blockchain talks

And you can send me your comments and questions here:


Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

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Welcome to "AI in FinTech ," the practical podcast for FinTech professionals eager to learn how to apply AI in our industry. Join me each week as our AI hosts go through Industry reports and practical use cases to help you incorporate AI, customer and industry insights into your career. Whether you're an individual contributor looking to boost your efficiency, a leader seeking process improvements for cost efficiencies, or a Product Manager interested in building innovative AI-driven tools, this podcast is for you. In just 10-15 minute episodes, we’ll explore the world of AI in Financial Services and learn together how to use AI to to drive customer and business outcomes. Stay ahead in FinTech with actionable AI insights and strategies tailored for our success. Remember many of the episodes will be generated by AI. If you want to listen to human interactions, head to my Purpose Driven FinTech podcast. Cheers, Monica

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Monica Millares

Monica is a Fintech entrepreneur passionate about delivering solutions that help people manage their money better - because sadly, most of us are in a vulnerable financial position.

She moved to Malaysia as part of BigPay's founding team to help build and launch what is now one of the fastest growing Challenger NeoBanks in South East Asia.

Prior to BigPay, Monica was one of the first joiners in UK Challenger Bank, Tandem, where she helped build a digital bank from scratch.

She is a product and customer experience senior business leader with over 17 years experience working in highly pressured, fast changing environments.

Monica is a mindset coach and the host of Mind of Success - a personal development and entrepreneurship podcast for the ambitious and entrepreneurial woman.

She has a background in Engineering and holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems Management from the London School of Economics.