
Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed
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.
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In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed sits down with Stani Kulechov, the founder and CEO of Avara, to delve into the transformative impact of decentralised finance. Stani discusses the origins and growth of Aave, the significance of blockchain technology, and the innovative solutions his team is deve

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group | Legacy, Innovation, and Dubai’s Tech Revolution
In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed sits down with Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of the Kanoo Group, for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of tradition and innovation in business. Kanoo shares insights into his family's business legacy, the importance of professional management, and the

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation | Never Down: Blockchain’s Next Frontier
In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed speaks with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, to delve into the expansive possibilities of blockchain technology and Cardano's unique position in the ecosystem. Discussing Cardano's resilience, decentralised governance, and long-term vision, Grega

Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation | How Blockchain Enables the Financialisation of Scarcity
In this episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed meets with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to unpack her journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to leading one of blockchain’s most groundbreaking ecosystems. With her expertise spanning traditional finance and digital assets, Lily provides a rare
In this episode of Searching for Mana Fintech, co-hosts Dan and Sachin engage in a compelling conversation with Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix, a pioneering company providing AI-driven SaaS solutions for the financial and insurance sectors. Since its founding in 2001, Earnix has led innovation with dynamic tools that

Jeremy Allaire, Founder & CEO of Circle | USDC: The Stablecoin Revolutionising the Financial Ecosystem
In this compelling episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jeremy Allaire, the visionary Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle. Together, they explore the transformative journey of Circle and its flagship digital currency, USDC. Delving deep into the origins, c