Oban MacTavish is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spade.
Spade is the only transaction data enrichment solution backed by real data.
They leverage their vast first-party data network to bring instant clarity and context to every purchase and payment—with precisely matched merchant, category, and geolocation details that empower you to build the next generation of financial technology.
Chapters
- Oban's First Founder Experience with Hubly
- Understanding Merchant Intelligence and Data Quality
- Fraud Detection and Prevention Strategies
- The Role of Rewards and Consumer Trust
- Fintech Tailwinds and Market Opportunities
- Building in an Ambiguous Data Landscape
- AI's Impact on Fintech and Data Quality
- The Value of Data in Modern Business
- Understanding Customer Needs and Sales Strategies
- The Y Combinator Experience and Early Customer Engagement
- Insights on Fundraising and Investor Relationships
- Building a Lean Team and Remote Work Dynamics
- Navigating the US Market as a Canadian Startup
- Identifying Your Strengths and Delegating Effectively
Chapters
00:00 The Genesis of Hubly and Founding Experiences
02:48 Transitioning to Spade: Lessons Learned
06:05 Understanding Merchant Intelligence and Data Quality
08:53 Fraud Detection and Prevention Strategies
11:57 The Role of Rewards and Consumer Trust
15:06 Fintech Tailwinds and Market Opportunities
17:56 Building in an Ambiguous Data Landscape
20:56 AI's Impact on Fintech and Data Quality
24:27 The Value of Data in Modern Business
26:22 Understanding Customer Needs and Sales Strategies
30:38 The Y Combinator Experience and Early Customer Engagement
32:38 Insights on Fundraising and Investor Relationships
36:10 Building a Lean Team and Remote Work Dynamics
38:36 Navigating the US Market as a Canadian Startup
40:57 Identifying Your Strengths and Delegating Effectively
44:58 Making Critical Decisions and Self-Care
47:55 Coping with Challenges and Seeking Support
Keywords
Spade, fintech, data quality, fraud detection, merchant intelligence, rewards, consumer trust, AI, startup experience, data value, customer engagement, sales strategies, Y Combinator, fundraising, lean teams, remote work, Canadian startups, decision making, self-care
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