The Asia Tech Podcast spent some high-quality time speaking with Nima Karimi, the founder and CEO at Lendela. Lendela is APAC's first and only personal loan matchmaker.

Some of the topics that Nima covered in detail:

• The need for transparency in Consumer Lending
• How borrowing money can be a lonely experience and how Lendela makes it better
• The benefits, challenges, and expectations that accompany VC money
• Making the Consumer Lending experience more enjoyable and efficient
• The importance of cultural adaptability and how it helps building a startup in Southeast Asia

Some other titles we considered for this episode:

1. Transforming the Borrowing Experience
2. The Rise of Fintech in Southeast Asia
3. Challenges and Opportunities for Startups in Southeast Asia
4. I Feel Like I Started Over Again
5. I Was Terrified of Doing It On My Own