In a world that often moves too fast, that's increasingly transactional,where technology promises to connect us,but ends up leaving us more isolated ... Giving matters more than ever. Not just the act of giving monetary resources, but giving time and attention.

“The future will not be shaped by technology alone, but by how well we align innovation with the needs of people and the planet’s resources. That work is already underway. The question is whether we can accelerate it, together.” A thoughtful piece on this #WorldFoodDay. www.fao.org/newsroom/fao...

"Top U.S. bankers predicted business would continue to boom as equity markets surged over the last quarter and the economy and consumer spending held up despite sweeping tariffs,” according to Reuters. Meanwhile ... looking at the economy for the rest of the folks. …

From Chef José Andrés — free lunch for federal workers 👇

Based on still developing stories: - Companies are now instructing their H-1B and H-4 visa employees to return to the United States *immediately** before 12:01 a.m. ET on September 21. - And those who are currently already in the US to stay in the country for the foreseeable future.

If you’re US-based, the biggest story of the day you have to worry about isn’t AI nor stablecoin … it’s the new visa policy and the future of our startup ecosystem with $100k fee on H-1B visas.

In this week's FinTech Prose newsletter, I wrote about: 🤖 The summer transformation of AI Agents, including Walmart, Adobe, Google, AWS. ✍ My latest op-ed "Building tomorrow's banks today — how AI is becoming the operating system for financial services"

Love spotlighting founders and startups that are doing interesting things. Here’s one from a recent podcast conversation with Blooming Health. “How do we use AI to scale compassion without losing the human touch?”   gobloominghealth.com/ai-isn-t-a-t...

What’s on everyone’s reading list? What to expect at the upcoming Finovate panel on Sept 7th and the next Fintech Book Club LinkedIn Live event on Sept 9th? Tune in to a new episode of One Vision podcast now and join the conversation. #AI #Fintech #Books #Finovate 🎧YouTube: youtu.be/kJGfXBiBskI

As we are slowly getting back to our routine after summer break, it's time to restock our bookshelves. Luckily, my wonderful friends and Fintech Book Club founders Jim Perry, Stessa Cohen, and Efi Pylarinou have quite a list of recommendations ready for you. 😊 What’s on your reading list?

One Vision Podcast is taking a short summer break. Thank you to everyone for joining our podcast and for tuning in. We'll be back with new episodes soon! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you won't miss them. In remembrance of our beautiful friend and co-host, Barb Maclean. 💙

Yes, AI will transform how we work, how we live, and how we learn. But intention drives outcome. The future isn't predetermined — it's what we choose to build together that matters. Are you ready to move beyond the hype and tackle the real challenges? Let's chat.

“China installed a staggering 92 gigawatts of solar capacity in May alone, taking the total capacity of its solar fleet to more than 1 terawatts, according to IEA. To put that number in context, total U.S. solar capacity was about 134 GW at the end of June.”

In a world where private sector payment solutions dominate, are there opportunities for alternative systems to be built from the ground up that serve everyone? What can we learn from Pix, a national payment system built by Brazil’s central bank? My latest ... www.fintechfutures.com/financial-in...

It's #OneVision #Podcast Monday! Can AI be a force for good in social care? A thread ... 🧵

The next episode of the #Fintech Book Club will broadcast live from @Finovate Fall on Tue., 9.9.25. @stessacohen.bsky.social‬, @strategistjim.bsky.social‬ & ‪@efiglobal.bsky.social‬ will discuss @psbdc.bsky.social‬'s book "Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence." Register today tinyurl.com/mwezm5ds

In this new One Vision episode, we chat with Simon Kemp, Founder of Kepios, known for his comprehensive reports on the digital world via DataReportal. Simon shares the evolution of his work over 15 yrs, highlighting key insights into digital adoption trends across diff countries and demographics.

👋 Join us to discuss this new book by @psbdc.bsky.social 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 👉🏼 Follow #FintechBookClub on LinkedIn.

"True innovation is about expanding the possibilities for those that we serve, and having the courage to reimagine what banking can be." #mustread from @psbdc.bsky.social‬: Reimagining banking in the age of AI buff.ly/oUx3opq | @Fintech_Futures

Besides Lego and Star Wars, I also love #F1. It is a data-driven sport that requires speed and precision. With each car generating over 1.1 million data points per second from over 300 sensors, imagine what AI has been able to bring to the table.

As I often say, AI is not new, nor is it magical. Finance leaders have a golden opportunity to deliver real value to customers —not just cost-cutting for our own organizations. My latest via Forbes Finance Council 👉 www.forbes.com/councils/for...

Mood.

Happy World Book Day!! What’s on your reading list?

Moment of calm.

Sunset in paradise ✨

An alleged abduction, a demand for money and a tense drive to Walmart. Imposter scams resulted in losses of nearly $3 billion last year. www.wsj.com/tech/persona...

Happy Passover to all who celebrate. Chag Pesach Sameach.

"... rates of maternal mortality increased from 25.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2018 to 32.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022 — an age-adjusted increase of about 27%." www.statnews.com/2025/04/09/m...

I mean ... you can't make this up. techcrunch.com/2025/04/10/t...

Forget about everything else. Let's talk batteries — something "small" but essential for our digital lives. Great piece by @caseynewton.bsky.social www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/09/1...

High food and housing costs - as well as recent government cuts to food aid and not to mention - massive layoffs - are putting a lot of pressure on American families and food banks. The Community Response Fund needs our help. Every dollar counts. give.feedingamerica.org/b34NMcohLUeT...

Well ... www.cnbc.com/2025/04/07/s...

The Canada Leads program will offer selected scientists a two-year research funding commitment, as well as mentorship from leading entrepreneurs and help from a team dedicated to transitioning scientists to their new home. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The book tour will continue after a short break ... Look forward to meeting new faces and reconnecting with old friends. 🔥 Catch me if you can! (Or should it be keep up if you can?) www.bankingonaibook.com

This week I spent quality time with friends and colleagues at @alkamitechnology.bsky.social #AlkamiCoLab in Nashville, TN. I shared insights on topics from AI to Gen Z, and even had time on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. cc: @psbdc.bsky.social

I feel seen. www.fastcompany.com/91309448/new...

Regardless of your political view and which side of the aisle you're on, federal workers are human beings — just like you and me. Being laid off is no laughing matter. Don't make fun of someone's unfortunate situation. If you can't say anything nice, just stay quiet.

Why banks are all-in on open source Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and other industry giants are reaping efficiency rewards and attracting tech talent simply by sharing code. buff.ly/MvmjN9s #FinTech #FinServ #Banking

"CFPB Offers Regulatory Relief for Small Loan Providers" Maybe it's time for them to scrap the name - why bother still calling it consumer protection when in fact, they are protecting those who exploit and abuse consumers?

Good digital hygiene as AI chat bots become more prominent www.wsj.com/tech/persona...

Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is on the verge of completing a $40 billion funding injection. To put the funding in perspective, Nicaragua’s annual GPD is approximately $17 billion, while Iceland’s comes in at around $33 billion USD. qz.com/openai-to-re...

NatWest becoming the first UK-based bank to work with OpenAI www.natwestgroup.com/news-and-ins...

Never tired of this view. ✈️

London at night …

New book for my shelf! Thanks @psbdc.bsky.social !

How much if your data worth? We are about to find out …

I love it. One of My Morning Jacket’s best yet. @mymorningjacket.bsky.social #mymorningjacket #musicreview cc: @psbdc.bsky.social @alexisrjimenez.bsky.social @matthewsekol.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @akohli.bsky.social

Was craving ratatouille … so I made it for dinner 😁

Are we sleep walking into an era of deeper inequality and distrust? After multiple transatlantic trips, I finally finish reading Rachel Adams's new book, "The New Empire of AI: The Future of Global Inequality".

Chill day … 🐰