The Connector Podcast - Milan Fintech Summit: Journey from Intrapreneur to Co-Founder in Open Banking with Ana-Maria Georgescu from Smart Fintech

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Ana-Maria Georgescu from Smart Fintech, recorded at the Milan Fintech Summit for the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA).

Discover how Anna transitioned from a non-technical background to becoming a prominent tech industry figure, starting her journey at IT Smart Systems in Romania. Her career reached a pivotal moment when she co-founded Smart Fintech, inspired by the PSD2 Open Banking Directive. Anna's story is a testament to perseverance and ambition, highlighting her evolution from an intrapreneur to a co-founder as she embraced new opportunities in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Explore the path of Smart Fintech since its inception in 2019 as Anna shares the challenges and triumphs of securing an open banking license in Romania. Learn about their strategic focus on the Romanian market and the innovations in open banking services, including the launch of payment solutions in e-commerce in 2024. We look ahead to the future of open banking, discussing the role of customer-centric products, self-sovereign identity, and digital wallets in building trust and security. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the controlled approach needed for open data, blending technical prowess with financial foresight.

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1. The Connector Podcast - Milan Fintech Summit: Journey from Intrapreneur to Co-Founder in Open Banking with Ana-Maria Georgescu from Smart Fintech (00:00:00)

2. Tech and Finance Industry Insights (00:00:01)

3. Open Banking Journey in Romania (00:11:27)

4. The Future of Open Banking (00:24:41)