Keeping a Finger on the FinTech Pulse

About this episode

Ilona Limonta-Volkova discusses the intersection of VC, storytelling, and innovation in FinTech.

In this episode, we sit down with investor and writer Ilona Limonta-Volkova to explore the intersection of VC, storytelling, and innovation in FinTech. Ilona shares her perspective on identifying emerging trends, backing founders, and translating complex financial ideas into compelling narratives. We also dive into her journey across markets and what it takes to think like both an investor and a communicator in a rapidly evolving industry. If you enjoy this episode you can hear more from Ilona on her platforms https://bearandthebull.beehiiv.com/ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-memories/id1522819765.

People in this episode

Host: Wharton Fintech Podcast

Guest: Ilona Limonta-Volkova

Topics covered

• venture capital
• storytelling
• innovation
• FinTech
• emerging trends
• founders

Keywords

• FinTech
• venture capital
• storytelling
• innovation
• emerging trends
• founders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bear and the Bull, Apple Podcasts

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