

Podcast 196: Tim Chen of NerdWallet
Apr 26, 2019
Tim Chen, the CEO of NerdWallet, discusses the early days of NerdWallet as a credit card comparison site and its expansion into consumer finance. The podcast explores the relationship between revenue partnerships and product recommendations and the impact of digital banking on their offerings. They also discuss attracting users through search engines and brand advertising, and their goal of providing a comprehensive financial platform.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Early Days of NerdWallet: From Credit Card Comparison to Consumer Finance
01:32 • 15min
Revenue Partnerships and Product Recommendations
16:22 • 2min
Loan Categories, Financial Wastage, and Impact of Digital Banking
18:44 • 3min
Attracting Users and Scale of the Company
21:46 • 2min
Becoming a One-Stop Shop for Managing Financial Life
23:31 • 6min