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Barefoot Innovation Podcast

Jo Ann Barefoot
Artificial Intelligence
Cryptocurrency
Financial Crime
Generative AI
Financial Services
Regulation
Stablecoins
Fraud
Financial Inclusion
Fintech
Financial Regulation
Digital Assets
Money Laundering
Consumer Protection
Data Privacy
AI Technology
Ethics
Agentive AI
Machine Learning
Bias

The Barefoot Innovation podcast, hosted by the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) CEO Jo Ann Barefoot, explores better solutions for financial consumers at the intersection of technology innovation and regulation.

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Live from ABA RCC, Jo Ann talks with Raj Date and Konrad Alt about AI's promise and peril for bank risk, compliance, supervision, financial crime, agentic commerce, and the future of regulated finance.

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Wendy Teleki and Tatiana Alonso join Jo Ann to explore why gender-disaggregated data is essential to inclusive finance, smarter supervision, and unlocking capital for women entrepreneurs worldwide.

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FCA leaders Colin Payne and Matt Lowe join Jo Ann to explore tech-positive regulation, AI labs, sandboxes, policy sprints, stablecoins, and how regulators can move faster without sacrificing trust.

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Column N.A.'s Meredith Turner joins Jo Ann to unpack the future of partner banking — where clean tech stacks, real-time data, and compliance-by-design can help fintech innovation move faster, safer, and smarter.

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Recent Guests

Wendy Teleki
Head of Women's Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (Wi-Fi)
World Bank
Episode: Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Tatiana Alonso
Senior Financial Sector Specialist
SIGAP/CGAP
Episode: Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Colin Payne
Head of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (UK)
Financial Conduct Authority (UK)
Episode: Move Fast & Make Things: The FCA is Still Leading on Regulatory Innovation
Matt Lowe
Manager of the FCA's Innovation Lab
Financial Conduct Authority (UK)
Episode: Move Fast & Make Things: The FCA is Still Leading on Regulatory Innovation
Meredith Turner
General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer of Column Bank
Column Bank
Episode: Compliance as an Enabler
Kabir Kumar
Kabir Kumar of Flourish Ventures
Flourish Ventures
Episode: Episode 250: My Favorite Thought Partners
Nick Cook
Nick Cook, Chief Innovation Officer at AIR
AIR
Episode: Episode 250: My Favorite Thought Partners
Bob Bench
CEO and co-founder of Radius
Radius
Episode: Rebuilding Money for an AI World
Anders Brownworth
Co-founder of Radius, former Circle and Fed participant
Radius
Episode: Rebuilding Money for an AI World

Host

Jo Ann Barefoot
Host of Barefoot Innovation Podcast, CEO of AIR

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Thought-Provoking Fintech Conversations

    I was so happy to hear JoAnn at a work conference on technology and to learn about this podcast. I enjoy hearing the variety of guests that she has and so many facets of this subject. JoAnn is so pleasant to listen to and very inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sick of the brown noser
    United States3 months ago
  • Thought provoking and informative

    Dives deep into important topics and maintains a balanced view. The enthusiasm for what tech can do to improve life is balanced with thoughtful exploration of the risks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wmj4wsj
    United States3 years ago
  • Thought-Provoking Fintech Conversations

    I was so happy to hear JoAnn at a work conference on technology and to learn about this podcast. I enjoy hearing the variety of guests that she has and so many facets of this subject. JoAnn is so pleasant to listen to and very inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sick of the brown noser
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listening

    I listen to this on my commute and it’s outstanding. Give it a listen if you’re in the FinTech space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KHDC13
    United States3 years ago
  • The Best Finance Podcast!

    I just finished listening to the latest episode of Barefoot Innovation and I have to say, it's one of the best finance podcasts out there. Jo Ann is a fantastic host, and the guests always provide valuable insights. I truly appreciate the practical advice in each episode. I can’t recommend this show enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andieo1997
    United States3 years ago

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Content is consistently timely, addressing current regulatory debates and emerging tech.
Conversations balance practical implementation with strategic policy insights.
Audiences praise practical takeaways for professionals navigating compliance and innovation.
Guests are consistently high-caliber experts across fintech, regulation, and policy.
The host steers discussions with clarity and keeps complex topics accessible.

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Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Q: How can listeners reach out or learn more about these initiatives?
Direct listeners to wefinancecode.org for Wi‑Fi and cgap.org for SIGAP/CGAP resources, with contact options and forthcoming public packages and tools.
Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Q: What does the five-year horizon look like for success in this space?
A vision of granular data collection, AI-powered dashboards, and regulatory frameworks that embed data-driven monitoring, with GDP-level impact from addressing gender gaps in finance.
Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Q: What are the biggest obstacles to data collection and use, and what needs to be done?
Obstacles include lack of standard definitions, difficulty for institutions to collect data, and the need for dashboards and regulatory databases; solutions involve harmonized indicators, automated data pipelines, and governance structures like the Wi‑Fi Code and SIGAP guidance.
Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Q: Why is it important to have gender-desegregated data in the financial regulatory space?
They discuss the two angles: gender-focused insights for inclusion and a customer-centric view for better risk monitoring and policy effectiveness; data helps reveal gaps and the actual use of financial services, enabling targeted action.
Seeing the Gaps: Gender Data and the Future of Inclusive Finance
Q: Could you each introduce yourselves and describe your work related to gender data in finance?
Wendy Teleki explains her role leading Wi-Fi and focus on empowering women entrepreneurs through data; Tatiana Alonso describes her work with SIGAP/CGAP on regulatory gender desegregated data and supervisory use cases; the host frames the topic and the program's aims.

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A forward-looking show at the intersection of financial technology, regulation, and consumer outcomes. Episodes frequently feature policy makers, regulators, fintech founders, and industry strategists discussing how data, AI, and new money infrastructure (like stablecoins and digital identities) can unlock financial inclusion while balancing risk and consumer protection. Unique threads include regulatory sandboxes, AI-enabled supervision, and the push for global standards in digital finance. Listeners are likely practitioners and executives seeking practical insights on policy, compliance, and tech-enabled banking, with a track record of accessible, real-world anecdotes from regulators and industry leaders.

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Recent guests on Barefoot Innovation Podcast include:

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2. Tatiana Alonso
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4. Matt Lowe
5. Meredith Turner
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7. Nick Cook
8. Bob Bench

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