Today we are joined by Ivan Draganov, Lead Online Marketplaces Analyst at Dealroom.co, to share his latest insights on how fintech-enabled marketplaces are creating more value than either marketplaces and financial services alone. Ivan is leading Dealroom.co's intelligence efforts on Online marketplaces.   Dealroom.co is a global provider of data and intelligence on startups and tech ecosystems. They work with many of the world's most prominent investors, entrepreneurs and government organizations to provide transparency, analysis and insights on venture capital activity. Their mission is to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation through data for governments, corporates, VCs and founders.   A full transcript of the episode can be found on our website: https://boundaryless.io/podcast/ivan/   Key highlights of the conversation We discussed: The role of financial services in reducing friction in marketplaces. Fintech as a way for marketplaces to keep up with innovations like escrow, insurance and early pay-outs, etc.   Future prospects and research, especially in the B2B space. Changing consumer expectations influenced by issues like climate change, circular economy and Covid-19.  The evolving definition of a “marketplace” considering the trends discussed.    To find out more about Ivan’s work:   > Website: https://dealroom.co/  > Dealroom’s Newsletters: https://dealroom.co/newsletters  > Ivan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivandraganov/    Other references and mentions:   > The Future of Marketplaces: Fintech-Enabled: https://dealroom.co/reports/the-future-of-marketplaces-fintech-enabled  > Platform for marketplaces research: https://marketplaces.dealroom.co/intro  > Alex Rampell - Visa: The Original Protocol Business: https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/46164128/rampell-visa-the-original-protocol-business Find out more about the show and the research at Boundaryless at https://boundaryless.io/resources/podcast/   Thanks for the ad-hoc music to Liosound / Walter Mobilio. Find his portfolio here: https://boundaryless.io/podcast-music   Recorded on 5 November 2021.