FUMO: Future of Money Podcast

Crypto’s Next Wave: Insights from Lory Kehoe, CCO of M2

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Welcome to FUMO – The Future of Money podcast! 🎙️

Join hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they dive into a compelling conversation with Lory Kehoe, Chief Commercial Officer of M2, a trailblazing crypto investment platform. In this episode, we explore M2’s vision to connect traditional finance with the digital asset universe and gain valuable insights into the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

Discover how M2 is driving institutional interest in digital finance, attracting hedge funds, asset managers, and retail investors. Lory shares M2’s strategies for building trust, navigating complex regulations, and empowering customers in the new digital economy.

In partnership with CFTE, myco.io & MENA Fintech Association and sponsored by Aquanow and XDC Network.

Tune in to learn what’s next for crypto and digital assets!

Episode Guest

Lory Kehoe

CCO of M2

With ten years in crypto, blockchain, and web3, leading the forefront of financial innovation, Lory serves as the Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International for the UAE’s leading, fully regulated, local crypto investment platform, M2. As the founder and chair of Blockchain Ireland, he drives an ecosystem-focused organisation dedicated to advancing blockchain, crypto, and web3 technologies in the country. With over nine years of hands-on experience, he combines a deep understanding of technology, market dynamics, and regulatory landscapes with an extensive network to showcase Irish companies, attract talent, and drive investment into Ireland. In addition, Lory is an adjunct assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin, teaching MBA and MSc students about technology trends, including blockchain, innovation, fintech, cloud, AI, strategy, and digital transformation, while consistently earning teaching excellence awards for his innovative and engaging approach. As a Forbes contributor, he shares insights on blockchain, crypto, and web3 trends while pursuing a Ph.D. focused on web3 entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the wider community.

Podcast hosts

Ronit Ghose

Global Head, Future of Finance at Citi

Ronit Ghose is the Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi’s think tank for the future of money and technology. Ronit’s current areas of focus include Digital Assets, the Metaverse, Web3, the applications of AI to Finance and other frontier topics. Previously, Ronit was Global Head of Banks and Fintech Research for Citi.

Ronit is an Advisor to various Governments, Universities, VC investors and tech firms in the UK, UAE and Africa. Prior to joining Citi, he worked at the British Bankers’ Association and was a research assistant in the UK Parliament for a former Prime Minister. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford & a postgraduate diploma from the University of London.

Gaurav Dhar

Group CEO of Marshal Fintech Partners

Gaurav is a seasoned leader in the FinTech industry and currently serves as the Group CEO of Marshal Fintech Partners in Dubai. He is also a board member of Deem Bank, The Mena Fintech Association and TiE Dubai.

With over 19 years of experience at Marshal, he has established himself as a pioneering force in the development of FinTech ecosystems and solutions.

By devoting his personal time to working with innovators, he has built an extensive network of relationships with VCs, incubators, accelerators, start-ups, and angel syndicates, both locally and globally.