E51 - Meirav Harel (World-renowned expert in Fintech and digital disruption)

Published: Aug. 1, 2022, 9:04 a.m.

\u201cWhen you're recording a movie, there are a lot of scenes that don't get into the final movie. The same as with your life, you kind of choose what moves the plot forward. What's the next thing that I need to be putting right now that will move this plot forward. We are the editors. We are the actors, we are the players. We are the directors. We are the everything. Right?\u201d\n\nWe don\u2019t get to speak to as many women as we\u2019d like to on this podcast. We\u2019re actively working to change that. We hope that from our little corner of the audio web, we\u2019re helping some women listeners out there tap into their own superpowers and step into their full potential. We know those are big words, but for what it\u2019s worth, we mean them.\n\nIn the meantime, when we do get the opportunity to speak to women founders through this platform, those interviews have always been powerful, leaving us with a lot of food for thought.\n\nThis episode is no different.\n\nIn it, we speak to Meirav Harel.\n\nWith over 20 years of experience in finance, technology, and creating award-winning fintech innovation, Meirav Harel is a world-known expert inTech, blockchain, digital disruption, the future of finance and investment, and trading Interfaces.\n\nShe was named "1 of the 100 most inspirational women in Blockchain", by Cryptonewspoint, 1 out of 36 \u201ctop women Revolutionizing Crypto around the world\u201d by TechRoundUK, and listed twice on the "Women in Fintech Powerlist" by Innovate Finance UK. \n\nShe lectures, consults, provides management services and in-depth research, to leading international financial, regulatory, and academic institutions around the world, is an ambassador to EWPN (European Women in Payments Network), Former Head of Strategic Innovation Technologies at BDO, and the list goes on.\n\nWe discuss:\n\n\n\u2022\tLeaving a stable job, despite being valued and enjoying it, in order to do something of your own. \u201cAm I capable of taking a challenge upon myself and building what I see in my vision of what I can bring to the world, at a larger scale?\u201d\n\u2022\tThe power of setting goals and stepping outside of your comfort zone\n\u2022\tWhat it takes to be an entrepreneur \n\u2022\tThe difference between failing and being a failure \n\u2022\tThe almost endless potential that lies in combining different disciplines with technology \n\u2022\tWhy everyone should learn to code\n\u2022\tThe evolution and future of money\n\u2022\tHow to navigate mentally and emotionally when things get rough at a personal level \n\u2022\tHow the people you surround yourself with impact your performance, and what traits Meirav looks for in the people around her\n\u2022\tAnd more!\n\nListen to her, there\u2019s a lot to learn from this real-life superwoman. She's been through a lot and is not afraid to be vulnerable and authentic, sharing her knowledge and hoping to empower others on their journey.\n\nWe\u2019re excited to be collaborating with the Israeli website CTECH, owned by Calcalist - Israel's leading business newspaper. CTECH is the gateway of the Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjiz00mb6c \n\nIf you\u2019re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend that you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.\n\nZooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don\u2019t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.\n\nYou\u2019re also welcome to follow Ronen and Noa on Linkedin\n\u2022\tRonen Menipaz on Linkedin\n\u2022\tNoa Eshed on Linkedin \n\nAnd if we may ask for a favor - please leave us a review on your native podcast app.\n\nSome further resources:\n\u2022\tReal Life Superpowers podcast on Ctech\n\u2022\tThe podcast website