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Knowledge. Thoughts.
Wisdom. Interpreted.

Everything we experience, read, and learn passes through the filter of our personal interpretations. The idea of this blog is to provide a space for thoughtful reflection and a playground for my mind to interpret the wisdom of others expressed in various formats. My intention is to share insights from business, finance, leadership, as well as philosophy, spirituality, and beyond.

How to Create the Bank of You: Cognitive Dissonance in the World of Banking – Could We Close the Intention-Action Gap with the Use of AI-assisted “Motivation Engine”?

This article introduces the concept of an AI-assisted "Motivation Engine," blending behavioral science, advanced analytics, and psychology to gently bridge the gap between people's financial intentions and actual behaviors—transforming banks from passive observers into active cognitive coaches.

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Apr 7, 2025

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From Foster Children to Payment Giants: Is There a Technology That Can Break the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly?

Visa and Mastercard started as banks’ foster children and became the untouchable rulers of global payments. This article explores why their duopoly remains unbroken and whether a bold new idea, payment roaming, could finally shift the balance of power.

Apr 29, 2025

GENERAL

How to Create the Bank of You: Cognitive Dissonance in the World of Banking – Could We Close the Intention-Action Gap with the Use of AI-assisted “Motivation Engine”?

This article introduces the concept of an AI-assisted "Motivation Engine," blending behavioral science, advanced analytics, and psychology to gently bridge the gap between people's financial intentions and actual behaviors—transforming banks from passive observers into active cognitive coaches.

Apr 7, 2025

GENERAL

Unlikely Allies in the World of Banking: The Future-Proof Partnership Between Digital Natives and Incumbent Banks

While it might be easier to talk about neobanks and incumbents as rivals, this article explores a different lens—one where strategic joint ventures between the two could reshape the European banking landscape.

Mar 25, 2025

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How to Be a Good Chair of the Board

While it might be easier to write about the leadership and effectiveness characteristics of good CEOs or Chairs of the Board from a theoretical perspective...

Sep 4, 2024

NED

Ultimate Asymmetrical Risk/Return Opportunity in the Southeast European Region

Experienced investment practitioners and prominent books on investment strategies teach us the same: diversification is the magic word for long-term investment gain...

Sep 4, 2024

AIF

The Ultimate Infinity Loop That Cements Investor Trust

After reading countless investment memos, pitch decks, and other investment propositions, one common denominator stands out: a clear, data-backed story that ties all elements together

Sep 4, 2024

GENERAL

How to Be a Good Chair of the Board

While it might be easier to write about the leadership and effectiveness characteristics of good CEOs or Chairs of the Board from a theoretical perspective...

Sep 4, 2024

NED

Ultimate Asymmetrical Risk/Return Opportunity in the Southeast European Region

Experienced investment practitioners and prominent books on investment strategies teach us the same: diversification is the magic word for long-term investment gain...

Sep 4, 2024

AIF

From Foster Children to Payment Giants: Is There a Technology That Can Break the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly?

Visa and Mastercard started as banks’ foster children and became the untouchable rulers of global payments. This article explores why their duopoly remains unbroken and whether a bold new idea, payment roaming, could finally shift the balance of power.

Apr 29, 2025

GENERAL

How to Create the Bank of You: Cognitive Dissonance in the World of Banking – Could We Close the Intention-Action Gap with the Use of AI-assisted “Motivation Engine”?

This article introduces the concept of an AI-assisted "Motivation Engine," blending behavioral science, advanced analytics, and psychology to gently bridge the gap between people's financial intentions and actual behaviors—transforming banks from passive observers into active cognitive coaches.

Apr 7, 2025

GENERAL

Unlikely Allies in the World of Banking: The Future-Proof Partnership Between Digital Natives and Incumbent Banks

While it might be easier to talk about neobanks and incumbents as rivals, this article explores a different lens—one where strategic joint ventures between the two could reshape the European banking landscape.

Mar 25, 2025

GENERAL

The Ultimate Infinity Loop That Cements Investor Trust

After reading countless investment memos, pitch decks, and other investment propositions, one common denominator stands out: a clear, data-backed story that ties all elements together

Sep 4, 2024

GENERAL

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