Feb 17, 202613 min
In this episode, Michał Grela discusses banking tech budgets, focusing on the significant investments made by European banks in 2025-2026. Enjoy! 🔶 Banking Trends 2025–2030 report...
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Speedtalks
Hosted by Speednet · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Speedtalks is a podcast about everything tech in finance, from trends to technologies revolutionising the industry. If you're an industry enthusiast, a financial professional, or someone responsible for implementing tech innovations, Speedtalks is designed with you in mind. Podcast by Speednet - https://speednetsoftware.com/
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What is Speedtalks about?
Speedtalks is a podcast about everything tech in finance, from trends to technologies revolutionising the industry. If you're an industry enthusiast, a financial professional, or someone responsible for implementing tech innovations, Speedtalks is designed with you in mind.
Who hosts Speedtalks?
Speedtalks is hosted by Speednet. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has Speedtalks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "019: Breaking down banks’ tech budgets in 2026" (17 February 2026, 13 minutes), "018: Building and scaling fintech ventures with Alex Rud" (5 August 2025, 25 minutes), and "017: What is transactional data enrichment?" (15 July 2025, 11 minutes).
How often does Speedtalks publish?
Speedtalks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Speedtalks?
Booking probability for Speedtalks is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Speedtalks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Speedtalks's contact route on record: verified email.
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Speednet hosts Speedtalks, a technology podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 5, 202525 minS1In this episode of Speedtalks, Michał Grela sits down with Alex Rud, CEO of xPaid and a serial fintech entrepreneur. They discuss Alex’s journey from bold startup goals to building a group of crypto and...
Episode #17
017: What is transactional data enrichment?
Jul 15, 202511 minS1Ever looked at your bank statement and thought, “What on earth did I pay for?” In this episode of Speedtalks, Michael unpacks the concept of transactional data enrichment - what it is, why raw transaction data isn't...
- Jun 17, 20258 minS2
Thinking about working with a software agency but not sure where to start? In this episode of Speedtalks, Michael breaks down everything you need to know - from whether you need technical skills, to how much you should...
Mar 25, 202516 minS1Michał Grela speaks with Steven Hawkins of ClearBank about the intersection of technology and sustainable banking. They discuss the carbon footprint of digital banking, how banks can measure and reduce emissions, and...
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Episode #14
014: Open banking in 2025 with Sarah Häger
Mar 18, 202516 minS1In this episode, Michał Grela speaks with Sarah Häger, CCO at Enable Banking, about the evolution of open banking and where it's headed in 2025 and beyond. They dive into the impact of PSD2, the challenges of adoption...
Feb 26, 202512 minS1IT projects need more than just developers. Learn about key IT project roles like Project Managers, Business Analysts, QA testers, and UX Designers - who are they, why they matter and how much do they cost? More about...
Episode #12
012: AI in Banking with Mathias Holm Lyster
Jan 29, 202519 minS1In this episode of Speedtalks, Michał Grela sits down with Mathias Holm Lyster, Digitalisation and AI Lead at Nykredit, to explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI in the financial services industry...
- Dec 17, 202411 minS1
In the last episode of Speedtalks this year, we summarise digital banking in 2024, what happened, what innovations were introduced and tested, and what influenced them. Additionally, based on our conclusions from...
Episode #10
010: BI is Dead, Long Live BI
Dec 11, 20246 minS1In this episode, Przemek Blicharski, a Data Strategy Manager at Speednet, explores the evolution of BI in the finance sector. From the early days of Tableau and Qlik to the rise of AI-driven analytics and predictive...
- Nov 27, 202414 minS1
How much do IT projects cost? In this episode of Speedtalks, we break down the key factors influencing IT project costs, reveal common hidden expenses, and share actionable tips to stay on budget. Learn how to prepare...
Episode #8
008: AI Governance
Nov 13, 202414 minS1How can businesses ensure ethical and responsible AI use? In this episode, host Tim Olszewski breaks down AI governance essentials, discussing why oversight, data quality, and compliance are crucial for safe and...
Sep 11, 202418 minS1In this episode of Speedtalks, we showcase 17 key questions to ask an IT vendor before forming a partnership, especially in the financial services industry. From assessing technical expertise and industry experience to...
- Aug 28, 202417 minS1
In this episode of Speedtalks, host Tim Olszewski dives into the fast rise and potential pitfalls of AI-driven chatbots in modern IT. Tim explores how these tools have become ubiquitous across industries, from banking...
Episode #5
005: Neobanking Revolution
Aug 6, 202418 minS1Check out the report: “How Legacy Banks can Compete with Neobanks on Mobile Apps” https://speednetsoftware.com/neobanks-vs-legacy-banks/ In this episode of Speedtalks, Michał dives into the phenomenon of neobanks. What...
Jul 24, 202413 minS1In this episode of Speedtalks, host Basia Bednarczyk explores the latest trends in the financial industry for 2024. Topics include open banking, generative AI, predictive AI, digital money, security, embedded finance...
- Jul 9, 202412 minS1
In the 3rd episode of Speedtalks, Michal Grela talks about the growing trend of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in the financial tech industry. The episode covers: A brief history and explanation of BNPL services...
- Jun 25, 202415 minS1
In this episode of Speedtalks, Michal Grela highlights 10 key aspects to consider before entering into a partnership with a software and IT services vendor. This episode is for anyone looking to form or reassess a...
- Jun 11, 202418 minS1
In the debut episode of SpeedTalks, Michał Grela, Head of Sales and Marketing at Speednet, delves into the world of value-added services (VAS) in the banking sector. Michał explores the definition, history, and benefits...
Recent guests
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Alex Rud
xPaid
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Steven Hawkins
ClearBank
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Sarah Häger
Enable Banking
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Mathias Holm Lyster
Nykredit
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