Smart Money Mind Podcast

Episode 4: Longevity Finance: Are You Ready for a 100-Year Life?

We’re living longer than ever before—but are we financially prepared for it? In this episode of Longevity Finance: Are You Ready for a 100-Year Life?, Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss Fintech Ladies, brings powerful insights into one of the most critical yet overlooked shifts of our time: the reality of extended lifespans and what it means for how we think about money, careers, and retirement. Hosted by Divya Shori, Founder of Re:Nova Switzerland, this conversation challenges the outdated idea of a linear life—study, work, retire—and replaces it with a more dynamic, multi-stage approach. Together, they explore: * Why current financial systems aren’t built for longer lives * The real risk of outliving your wealth * How careers, income streams, and investments need to evolve * What “retirement” might look like in a 100-year life * Practical ways to start rethinking your financial future Whether you’re early in your career, mid-way through, or reimagining your next chapter, this episode offers a fresh lens on how to plan, earn, and grow in a world where longevity is the new normal.

Episode 3: The Double Quantum Loop: Longevity Economy

Recorded live at FIBE 2026, this episode brings together Dr. Karen Wendt, President Swiss Fintech Ladies and Marie-Rose Wagner, Global Commercial & Marketing Leader for a sharp, unfiltered conversation on one of the most underestimated structural shifts of our time: the longevity economy. We are entering an era of 100-year lives but our systems, institutions, and mindsets are still built for a very different reality. This episode goes beyond the idea of “living longer” and explores what longevity actually means across healthcare, finance, careers, and identity. In this episode: – Why the current financial and retirement systems are no longer fit for purpose – The shift from lifespan to healthspan and the trillion-euro opportunity behind it – How careers are evolving into multi-stage, multi-decade journeys – What individuals and organisations need to rethink to stay relevant – Where the biggest risks and opportunities are emerging From prevention-driven healthcare to reinvention-led careers, this conversation challenges outdated assumptions and introduces a more systemic way of thinking about longevity, what Dr. Karen calls a “rainbow brain” approach. This isn’t a future trend. It’s a present-day transformation already reshaping how we live, work, and build. The real question is: Are we designing systems for longer lives—or still optimising for shorter ones?

Episode 2: Why Sustainable Finance will Redefine Capital Markets

Sustainable finance is often misunderstood as a trend or worse, a trade-off. In this episode of Smart Money Mind, Dr. Karen Wendt, President Swiss FinTech Ladies, unpacks why that assumption no longer holds. We explore how sustainability is moving from a values-driven conversation to a core financial consideration, shaping how institutions assess risk, allocate capital, and define long-term performance. From regulatory pressure to investor expectations, and from climate risk to market opportunity, we discuss what is actually driving this shift inside capital markets today. This is not a theoretical discussion. It’s about what’s already changing and what comes next. In this episode, we cover: * Why sustainable finance is no longer optional in capital markets * How risk is being redefined through a sustainability lens * The gap between perception and reality in ESG investing * What investors and professionals often overlook If you want to understand how finance is evolving in practice, not just in headlines, this episode gives you the clarity to connect the dots.

Episode 1: Why Women need to Invest?

🎙 Episode 1: Why Women Need to Invest Welcome to the Swiss Fintech Ladies Podcast. I’m your host, Divya Shori, Founder of Re:Nova Switzerland and member of Swiss Fintech Ladies. In today’s inaugural episode, I’m joined by Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss Fintech Ladies, to explore a topic that is both urgent and structural: why women need to invest, especially now. Women live longer. Career paths are increasingly nonlinear. Pension gaps remain significant. And yet, participation in capital markets is still unequal. This conversation goes beyond confidence narratives. We unpack the systemic factors shaping financial behaviour, the role of fintech in redesigning access, and the practical steps women in Switzerland can take to build long-term financial independence. Because investing is not only about returns. It is about agency, ownership, and influence. Let’s begin.