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Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed - Podcast

Searching for Mana with Lloyd Wahed

Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or anyone with an interest in the most exciting and dynamic sector in the world.

Entrepreneurship Careers Finance Business Investing Startup
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
163
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Kevin de Patoul, CEO & Co-Founder of Keyrock | From Market Making to Global Scale: The Digital Asset Revolution

Kevin de Patoul, CEO & Co-Founder of Keyrock | From Market Making to Global Scale: The Digital Asset Revolution

In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed speaks with Kevin de Patoul, Co-founder and CEO of Keyrock. Kevin shares how he built Keyrock from its beginnings in 2017 into a global force i…

01:15:06  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton | Visionary Insights: Tokenisation and Financial Evolution

Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton | Visionary Insights: Tokenisation and Financial Evolution

In this episode of the Searching for Mana podcast, host Lloyd Wahed sits down with Sandy Kaul, EVP Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton.

They discuss the groundbreaking potential of digital assets…

01:13:01  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
The Uber of Payments - Steffen Vollert, Co-founder and CEO of Volt.io on Culture, Crypto & Consistency

The Uber of Payments - Steffen Vollert, Co-founder and CEO of Volt.io on Culture, Crypto & Consistency

In this episode of Searching for Mana, Dan & Sachin are joined by Steffen Vollert, Co-Founder and CEO of Volt.io — one of the leading players driving real-time payments across borders through open ba…

00:34:52  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Avara | The Original Architect of DeFi

Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Avara | The Original Architect of DeFi

In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed sits down with Stani Kulechov, the founder and CEO of Avara, to delve into the transformative impact of decentralised finance. 

Stani discusses …

01:13:04  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group | Legacy, Innovation, and Dubai’s Tech Revolution

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group | Legacy, Innovation, and Dubai’s Tech Revolution

In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed sits down with Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of the Kanoo Group, for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of tradition and innovation …

01:52:33  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation | Never Down: Blockchain’s Next Frontier

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation | Never Down: Blockchain’s Next Frontier

In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed speaks with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, to delve into the expansive possibilities of blockchain technology and Cardano's …

01:16:54  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation | How Blockchain Enables the Financialisation of Scarcity

Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation | How Blockchain Enables the Financialisation of Scarcity

In this episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed meets with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to unpack her journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to leading one of blockchain’s…

01:11:56  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix | The AI-Driven Future of Insurance

Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix | The AI-Driven Future of Insurance

In this episode of Searching for Mana Fintech, co-hosts Dan and Sachin engage in a compelling conversation with Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix, a pioneering company providing AI-driven SaaS solutions…

00:40:35  |   Wed 02 Oct 2024
Jeremy Allaire, Founder & CEO of Circle  | USDC: The Stablecoin Revolutionising the Financial Ecosystem

Jeremy Allaire, Founder & CEO of Circle | USDC: The Stablecoin Revolutionising the Financial Ecosystem


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In this compelling episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jeremy Allaire, the visionary Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle.

Together, they…

01:09:38  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
Mo Shaikh, CEO and Founder Of Aptos |  Revolutionising Global Monetary Transactions

Mo Shaikh, CEO and Founder Of Aptos | Revolutionising Global Monetary Transactions

Metaverse, blockchain, ChatGPT, NFT marketplaces and more! Discover the journey of Mo Shaikh, the innovative mind behind Aptos Labs, as he dives into his entrepreneurial roots and the inspiration beh…
01:02:46  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
James Hickman, CCO of Ecospend | Ecospend's Journey to Government Partnership

James Hickman, CCO of Ecospend | Ecospend's Journey to Government Partnership

This episode of Searching for Mana takes you on a journey, exploring the transformation of Ecospend from a fledgling startup to an industry powerhouse, illustrating how fintech companies are evolving…
00:28:56  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Cathie Wood, CEO and Founder of Ark Invest | Disruptive Technologies: Redefining the Global Economy

Cathie Wood, CEO and Founder of Ark Invest | Disruptive Technologies: Redefining the Global Economy

This episode of 'Searching For Mana' with Lloyd Wahed brings you deep insights into the world of disruptive innovation as we chat with Cathie Wood, CEO and founder of Ark Invest, a firm dedicated to …
01:21:09  |   Wed 01 May 2024
Tim Draper, Venture Capitalist | Tomorrow's Tech Titans: AI, Bitcoin and Investments

Tim Draper, Venture Capitalist | Tomorrow's Tech Titans: AI, Bitcoin and Investments

In this compelling new episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed engages in an insightful conversation with Tim Draper, one of the greatest venture capital investors. They explore the revolutionary …
00:50:50  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
CEO of Animoca, Robby Yung | Blockchain and Web 3 in Gaming Industry

CEO of Animoca, Robby Yung | Blockchain and Web 3 in Gaming Industry

Join us in this fascinating episode of Searching For Mana where we delve into the nuances of Web3 technologies and their impact on the gaming landscape, featuring our speakers Lloyd Wahed and Robby Y…
01:04:52  |   Wed 27 Mar 2024
Sidney Powell,  Maple - The State Of On-Chain Lending | The Missing Link

Sidney Powell, Maple - The State Of On-Chain Lending | The Missing Link

On this month's episode of The Missing Link, we're joined by Sidney Powell. Sid is the CEO & Co-Founder of Maple, and with his Co-Founder Joe Flanagan, launched Maple in 2021. Maple is transforming c…
00:50:47  |   Mon 26 Feb 2024
The Missing Link | 2023 Recap - Episode 13

The Missing Link | 2023 Recap - Episode 13

On the first episode of 2024, Dan and Danielle reflect on ONE WHOLE YEAR of The Missing Link! With so many epic guests in 2023, we've had some wonderful conversations with industry leaders. They lo…
00:33:42  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
CEO & Founder of Root, Louw Hopley | Changing the Game in Insurance Technology

CEO & Founder of Root, Louw Hopley | Changing the Game in Insurance Technology

In this new episode of Searching for Mana, we delve into the exciting world of insurance and cutting-edge technology. Led by our knowledgeable hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi, the discussion exp…
00:51:27  |   Thu 04 Jan 2024
Erik Voorhees, Private Investor

Erik Voorhees, Private Investor

On our last episode of 2023, we welcome Erik Voorhees! If you're a crypto believer, there's no doubt you have heard of Erik. His origins in the crypto space can be traced back to 2011 when he discove…

01:02:03  |   Wed 20 Dec 2023
CEO & Founder of Uncapped, Piotr Pisarz | Helping founders win through fast flexible finance

CEO & Founder of Uncapped, Piotr Pisarz | Helping founders win through fast flexible finance

In this episode of Searching for Mana, we're sitting down with Piotr Pisarz, founder and CEO of Uncapped, a leading alternative finance provider empowering companies to turbocharge growth through non…
00:29:55  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
Head of Product, Visa Cross-Border Solutions - Piers Marais | Searching for Mana

Head of Product, Visa Cross-Border Solutions - Piers Marais | Searching for Mana

In this episode of the Searching for Mana podcast, hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi have an insightful conversation with Piers Marais, Head of Product, Visa Cross-Border Solutions. Piers Marais …
00:52:43  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
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