Last week, I had the privilege of joining the Women Disrupting Tech podcast, a conversation that went far beyond technology itself. It was an honor to contribute to their mission of closing the gap in financial accessibility for female founders.
If you had asked me before, I would never have imagined that my personal journey could also be perceived as “disrupting technology.” For me, disruption in tech is not about dominance. It’s about accessibility, inclusivity, and building thoughtful systems that truly serve people.
Working in the financial industry, I have seen firsthand how technology has shifted from being a tool of efficiency to becoming a driver of value creation. During my conversation with the wonderful host, Dirkjan Hupkes, I felt more clearly than ever how M2 Advisory is bridging opportunities: enabling businesses to master their financial capabilities, increasing access to instruments, and creating resilience supported by ecosystems.
Technology as Value in Finance
At M2 Advisory, our way of working encapsulates the essence of what technology can bring to finance. It introduces acceleration, cost-effectiveness, and controlled accuracy into an industry that has long relied on tradition. Yet what truly empowers this transformation is not technology alone, we believe that it is the performance, quality, and competence of the people and systems behind it.
This week, I have been reflecting on how technology can amplify financial health and stability for a wider audience. For me, the mission is clear: to master financial literacy and help businesses build sovereignty over the long term.
One truth stands out: maintaining financial gains without periodic review, assessment, and improvement will inevitably weaken resilience. This is where technology becomes indispensable. Our platform integrates structural, fundamental insights into value creation and risk management, providing clarity for leaders on financial objectives, decision-making, and long-term business performance.
Financial Resilience and Growth
In my experience, financially resilient organizations achieve sustainable growth by harmonizing strong financial structures with strategic innovation. This is the reason we integrate technology into our services at M2 Advisory: not as an add-on, but as a foundation for regeneration, access, and long-term growth. Technology empowers businesses to:
– Access deeper financial insight
– Build sustainable structures
– Enable innovative solutions
– Strengthen decision-making and leadership
By doing so, it not only improves performance today but sets the stage for the sovereignty of tomorrow.
The Future of Finance
Looking ahead, I see the future of finance as one where systems are designed to serve higher goals. My vision is to transform financial services into something deeply meaningful and value-driven, enabling autonomous and sustainable growth.
This means finance strategies that focus on customer excellence, nurturing trust, and creating value from within the organisation outward. When projected into the market, this approach leads not only to growth but to true financial sovereignty.
Ultimately, the real disruption will come from building peer-to-peer financial systems that increase accessibility and open opportunities for a wider audience.
Closing Reflection
Being part of the Women Disrupting Tech podcast reminded me that technology and finance are not separate conversations, they are deeply interconnected. By aligning disruption with accessibility, and innovation with purpose, we can shape a financial future that is both resilient and inclusive.
To your succes,
Marleen
