š§The Fintech OG Series: Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris
Mar 26, 2024
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Fintech veterans Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris discuss their journey into fintech, ups and downs, advice to founders, and future innovations. They share insights on the founding of Capital One, the importance of experience in venture capital, and the challenges and successes in building ventures like QED. The duo also reflects on personal inspirations, shared hobbies, and coping strategies in the industry.
Advice for founders: Emphasize innovation and anticipate industry challenges.
Global expansion strategy key to QED's success in transformative Fintech ventures.
Deep dives
QED Founding Members Discuss Fintech Origins
Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman, co-founders of QED, delve into their Fintech journey from starting Capital One to establishing QED. Their 20 years in the field span global Fintech landscapes. Their expertise extends to services like state licensing for lenders and money transmitters, a competitive advantage for Fintech expansion, managed by the FS Vector licensing team.
Unicorn Investments and Key Partnerships of QED Investors
QED Investors, led by Nigel Morris, boasts unicorn investments in major Fintech players such as Credit Karma, Nubank, and Avant. The QED team collaborates with elite names like General Atlantic, Oliver Wyman, and Scotiaās Digital Advisory Council, enhancing their prowess. Their advisory capacity extends globally to disruptive Fintech ventures, solidifying their market presence.
Building a Foundation: From Capital One to QED Investments
Frank Rotman, QEDās chief investment officer, narrates the firm's evolution from the financial crisis origins in 2008 to global Fintech expansion. QED's track record includes pivotal investments in Credit Karma, Klarna, and SoFi, fostering the growth of transformative Fintech ventures. With a strategic expansion strategy, QED now spans major geographies like Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Challenges in FinTech Evolution and Future Opportunities
Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman weigh in on FinTech's challenges, foreseeing unresolved issues like cumbersome mortgage processes and unbanked segments. They highlight the vast untapped potential in financial services, emphasizing the need for innovation and growth. Despite uncertainties, their extensive experience and pioneering spirit envision a prosperous future for the dynamic FinTech landscape.
In episode number four of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris, the founders of QED Investors and two of the architects of what became Capital One.
These two dove into how they got into fintech, their personal ups and downs, advice to founders, and what they expect the biggest innovations to be over the next decade.
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