🎧The Fintech OG Series: Matthew Burton and Jon Zanoff
Mar 12, 2024
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Prominent figures in the FinTech industry, Matthew Burton and Jon Zanoff, discuss their fintech journey, biggest innovations expected in the next decade, challenges in navigating regulations, and the growth dynamics within the fintech community. The podcast also highlights the Empire Fintech conference, VCs role, and the evolution of fintech meetups.
The podcast explores challenges in FinTech like regulatory complexities and SEC impact on lending.
Prominent figures share insights on innovative solutions, real-time wage access, and sustainable business models in FinTech.
Deep dives
FS Vector Providing Compliance Support and Training Platform for FinTech Companies
FS Vector is known for advising companies in launching financial products and establishing compliance programs. They developed 'Headmaster,' a training curriculum tailored to FinTech's needs, making compliance enjoyable. The platform offers role-specific content, regulatory updates, and compliance tips, catering to firms launching new products.
John Zainoff's Extensive Experience and Contributions to the FinTech Sector
John Zainoff, a prominent figure, has over two decades of experience in building FinTech products, investing in startups, and nurturing the startup community in North America. As the founder of Empire Startups, he has been influential in the FinTech landscape, leading investments, mentoring startups, and advocating for collaboration and innovation.
Matthew Burton's Operator and Investor Role with Successful Exits in the FinTech Industry
Matthew Burton, with 15 years of experience, has notable exits in companies like Admeld (acquired by Google), LiveRail (acquired by Facebook), and Orchard (acquired by Cabbage and Amex). His investments span various startups, showcasing his expertise in the sector.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Evolving FinTech Landscape
The podcast delves into the evolving FinTech sector, highlighting challenges such as regulatory complexities, banking relationships, and the impact of the SEC on peer-to-peer lending. It discusses the importance of identifying innovative solutions, embracing real-time wage access, and creating sustainable business models to navigate the dynamic FinTech environment.
In episode number three of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Matthew Burton, former Co-Founder and CEO of Orchard and Partner at QED (now working on something new), and Jon Zanoff, the founder of Empire Startups in NYC.
These two dove into how they got into fintech, their personal ups and downs (when each of them thought they were going to fail), and what they expect the biggest innovations to be over the next decade.
Also, huge thanks to our sponsors at FS Vector and Empire Startups! Go to fsvector.com/headmaster to learn more about their new compliance training platform, and if you still haven't bought your ticket to the Empire Startup Conference in NYC during New York Fintech week, go to empirestartups.com and use code "FintechOG" for a special discount!
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