

How Brigit Built a $100M B2C Fintech (Interview Hamel Kothari)
Sep 15, 2024
Hamel Kothari, co-founder and CTO of Brigit, a leading financial app, shares insights on their impressive growth to over $100M in revenue and one million subscribers. He discusses the challenges of creating a financial health app that alleviates short-term stress while building long-term wellness. Kothari highlights navigating the fintech landscape during the pandemic and the importance of operational readiness. He also contrasts the fintech scenes in New York and San Francisco, all while emphasizing a cautious approach to integrating AI in financial services.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Building a Financial Health App
01:49 • 5min
Addressing America's Financial Strain: Overdrafts and Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living
07:09 • 2min
Building a Fintech Vision
09:34 • 19min
Navigating FinTech in a Pandemic
28:05 • 13min
The Fintech Landscape: New York vs. San Francisco and the Impact of Remote Work
41:32 • 2min
Cautious Adoption of AI in Financial Services
43:36 • 2min