Oliver Wyman

In this episode of the Innovators' Exchange, Hiten Patel and Cosimo Schiavone interview Manish Gurukula, co-founder and CEO of Alacriti, a fintech company revolutionizing payment technologies. Manish shares his journey from software engineer to CEO, highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s rapidly changing payments landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp; Key topics include:&nbsp; <ul><li>Understanding payment ecosystems: Where Alacriti fits within the payment ecosystem and the critical technological infrastructure needed for seamless money movements.&nbsp;</li><li>Career journey: From Manish’s education at IIT in India to modernizing payment technologies at Western Union and building Alacriti.&nbsp;</li><li>Challenges in payment modernization: Obstacles financial institutions face in modernizing their payment infrastructures while navigating legacy systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Future trends in payments: Emerging trends, including real-time payments, and the growing expectations of consumers and businesses for faster and more efficient financial interactions.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Manish Gurukula, CEO and Co-Founder, Alacriti on Navigating Innovations In Payment Technology

Oliver Wyman Innovators Exchange Podcast

About The Innovator's Exchange

Introducing the Innovators’ Exchange podcast, hosted by Hiten Patel, Global Head of Financial Infrastructure Technology, and Services at Oliver Wyman. Join Hiten as he engages in insightful conversations with CEOs and founders who are shaping the landscape of financial technology, data, and software. In each episode, Hiten delves into their journeys to success, daily motivations, business visions, and the invaluable lessons they've gathered along the way. Meet visionaries such as Maroun Eddé of Murex, Brad Levy from Symphony, Cat Long of Trace, Anand Sambasivan of Primary Bid, David Mercer of LMAX group, and Bin Ren of Sigtech. From discussing the ever-evolving nature of capital markets to the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI, these conversations provide a unique perspective on innovation in the financial sector.