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Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or anyone with an interest in the most exciting and dynamic sector in the world.

Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed Lloyd Wahed

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 296 Ratings

Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or anyone with an interest in the most exciting and dynamic sector in the world.

    CEO of Animoca, Robby Yung | Blockchain and Web 3 in Gaming Industry

    CEO of Animoca, Robby Yung | Blockchain and Web 3 in Gaming Industry

    Join us in this fascinating episode of Searching For Mana where we delve into the nuances of Web3 technologies and their impact on the gaming landscape, featuring our speakers Lloyd Wahed and Robby Yung.

    Yung takes the listeners on a riveting journey charting the rising influence of Web3 and how companies, like Animoca Brands, are pioneering games that utilise blockchain technology to democratise digital asset ownership.

    The digital currency and asset principles of Web3 seamlessly synergise with the gaming industry's established model of using virtual currency for in-game purchases. The transformative potential of Web3 extends beyond the gaming niche, aiming to revolutionise the broader digital ecosystem and significantly empowering the creator economy.

    ❓Curious about Robby Yung and Animoca Brands? Dive deep into their ideas here:


    Robby's Linkedin's page https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyung/?originalSubdomain=uk
    Animoca website: https://www.animocabrands.com


    Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes.

    Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/browse-jobs/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1

    ✍️ We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment with your opinion, experiences, and questions – we would love to bring them to our future episodes!

    👍 Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Sidney Powell, Maple - The State Of On-Chain Lending | The Missing Link

    Sidney Powell, Maple - The State Of On-Chain Lending | The Missing Link

    On this month's episode of The Missing Link, we're joined by Sidney Powell. Sid is the CEO & Co-Founder of Maple, and with his Co-Founder Joe Flanagan, launched Maple in 2021. Maple is transforming capital markets through technology having facilitated over $3b in loans since launch in 2021. During Sid's career in traditional finance, he participated in $3BN+ of corporate bond issuance, established and ran a $200M+ bond funding program, and managed Treasury at a commercial lending FinTech company. During the episode, Sid breaks down the web2 finance space as a tax on global gdp, the past and future of Maple, AI underwriting, and his opinion on a two-tiered missing link. Check it out! This podcast does not contain any financial or legal advice and you should not seek to rely on it as such. Opinions are the personal opinions of the speaker.


    The Missing Link is a podcast produced by Nayms, our partner in the Searching for Mana podcast.

    Nayms: https://nayms.com
    Mana: https://searchingformana.com

    Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

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    Searching for Mana is a UK-based podcast which focuses on tech innovation in finance, and features interviews with influencers, leaders and founders in the fintech space, from unicorn companies to financial disruptors. Previous guests have included the Director of Growth at Oaknorth, the CEO of BCB Group (the UK’s first licensed crypto bank), the CEO of Innovate Finance (the industry body for UK fintech) and Ed Vaizey, the UK’s longest serving Minister for Technology.
    Each hour-long episode gains insight into how the guest got into fintech, what they’re currently focused on, what their companies are all about, as well as some of the important trends within the wider fintech sector.

    The show is presented by Lloyd Wahed, a London-born tech entrepreneur who has founded two recruiting firms, Athelstan Search and Mana Search and has successfully helped scale a number of unicorn technology companies.

    Follow Mana Search on Twitter: https://twitter.com/manasearchuk​​
    Follow Mana Search on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana-talent/

    • 50 min
    The Missing Link | 2023 Recap - Episode 13

    The Missing Link | 2023 Recap - Episode 13

    On the first episode of 2024, Dan and Danielle reflect on ONE WHOLE YEAR of The Missing Link! With so many epic guests in 2023, we've had some wonderful conversations with industry leaders.

    They look back on all the "missing links" in the industry and how we can start to make some progress to promote mass adoption. There are several themes throughout the episode, and they even share what they think is the missing link (besides insurance!).

    Don't miss this episode with your favorite podcast hosts, it's a good one! This episode is a can't-miss!

    This podcast does not contain any financial or legal advice and you should not seek to rely on it as such. Opinions are the personal opinions of the speaker.


    The Missing Link is a podcast produced by Nayms, our partner in the Searching for Mana podcast.

    Nayms: https://nayms.com
    Mana: https://searchingformana.com

    Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

    ___________________________________________

    Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2Hhg4gB​​
    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kKZQKl

    Searching for Mana is a UK-based podcast which focuses on tech innovation in finance, and features interviews with influencers, leaders and founders in the fintech space, from unicorn companies to financial disruptors. Previous guests have included the Director of Growth at Oaknorth, the CEO of BCB Group (the UK’s first licensed crypto bank), the CEO of Innovate Finance (the industry body for UK fintech) and Ed Vaizey, the UK’s longest serving Minister for Technology.
    Each hour-long episode gains insight into how the guest got into fintech, what they’re currently focused on, what their companies are all about, as well as some of the important trends within the wider fintech sector.

    The show is presented by Lloyd Wahed, a London-born tech entrepreneur who has founded two recruiting firms, Athelstan Search and Mana Search and has successfully helped scale a number of unicorn technology companies.

    Follow Mana Search on Twitter: https://twitter.com/manasearchuk​​
    Follow Mana Search on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana-talent/

    • 33 min
    CEO & Founder of Root, Louw Hopley | Changing the Game in Insurance Technology

    CEO & Founder of Root, Louw Hopley | Changing the Game in Insurance Technology

    In this new episode of Searching for Mana, we delve into the exciting world of insurance and cutting-edge technology. Led by our knowledgeable hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi, the discussion explores how the technical prowess of companies like Root is inspiring a new generation of insurance services.

    Louw Hopley is the CEO and co-founder of Root, an end-to-end digital insurance platform that enables the launching of new products and digital engagement channels fast.

    Root is based in Green Point, Cape Town, and Louw shares how this innovative company is redefining the industry not only in Africa, but in more places of the globe, such as the UK. He also shares his experience in creating cultural values and adapting them as the business scales up at a rapidly changing speed.

    ❓Curious about Louw Hopley and Root? Dive deep into their ideas here: 

    Louw Hopley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louwhopley/
    Root: https://rootplatform.com

    Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes.

    Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/browse-jobs/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1

    ✍️ We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment with your opinion, experiences, and questions – we would love to bring them to our future episodes!

    👍 Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

    • 51 min
    Erik Voorhees, Private Investor

    Erik Voorhees, Private Investor

    • 1 hr 2 min
    CEO & Founder of Uncapped, Piotr Pisarz | Helping founders win through fast flexible finance

    CEO & Founder of Uncapped, Piotr Pisarz | Helping founders win through fast flexible finance

    In this episode of Searching for Mana, we're sitting down with Piotr Pisarz, founder and CEO of Uncapped, a leading alternative finance provider empowering companies to turbocharge growth through non-dilutive capital.

    Piotrz shares the trailblazing path charted by Uncapped in the realm of entrepreneurial finance: from the initial tremors of rejection to the eventual seismic paradigm shift in the financing landscape.

    Join us as we unearth insights about the company's early years, insights on the hiring process from a founder's perspective and the exciting future that lies ahead.

    ❓Curious about Piotr Pisarz and Uncapped? Dive deep into their ideas here:

    Piotr Pisarz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotrpisarz/
    Uncapped: https://www.weareuncapped.com



    Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes.

    Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/browse-jobs/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1

    ✍️ We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment with your opinion, experiences, and questions – we would love to bring them to our future episodes!

    👍 Like this episode and subscribe to this channel if our content helped and inspired you! See you in our next episode!

    • 29 min

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296 Ratings

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Amazing podcast! I love their Web3 episodes

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Amazing podcast, amazing guests and amazing host

Season 4 was epic! A constant learning tool that stimulates great thinking behind complex subjects. Keep it up!

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