Shachar Bialick, the founder and CEO of Curve, shares his journey of creating a revolutionary fintech operating system for money. He discusses Curve's unique approach to empower users through a panoramic view of their finances. The conversation dives into the challenges of international expansion, especially in the US market, and how Curve's revenue model creatively merges interchange fees and subscription services. Shachar reflects on personal resilience and the importance of mentorship, underscoring a commitment to positive impact in the financial services industry.
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Gen Z and Finance
Younger generations are more willing to use various financial providers.
They still desire a unified interface for managing all their finances.
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Why "Win and Take All" Fails in Finance
A "win and take all" strategy is unlikely to work in finance.
Customers prefer specialized solutions for specific needs.
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Spotify's Playbook
Spotify succeeded by first aggregating existing music, then offering their own content.
Curve uses a similar strategy, partnering with existing financial institutions.
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Welcome to another episode of The Tearsheet Podcast, where we explore financial services together with an eye on technology, innovation, emerging models, and changing expectations. I’m Tearsheet’s editor in chief, Zack Miller.
Today, I invite you to join us as we uncover the story of Curve, a creative fintech that's a sort of operating system for money, impacting the way people spend, send, see and save money
Step into the world of Shachar Bialick, founder and CEO at Curve, as we traverse the company's path from its humble beginnings in 2016 to its strategic expansion into international markets. It's a tale of resilience, grit, and determination, as Curve works to carve out its place in a competitive fintech space.
Along the way, we'll uncover five pivotal insights that shed light on Curve's approach to finance. From offering customers a real-time, panoramic view of their finances to navigating the complexities of international expansion with precision and foresight, Curve is reworking the way people interact with their money.
Shachar shares the intricacies of Curve's revenue model, where interchange fees, subscriptions, and platform revenue converge to create an ecosystem of financial empowerment. It's a model built on innovation, adaptability, and a pursuit of customer-centric solutions.
But beyond the numbers and metrics lies a deeper story of personal motivation and resilience. As Shachar shares insights from his own journey, we gain a glimpse into the driving force behind Curve's success—a shared commitment to empower individuals to take control of their financial destinies.
So, join us as we peel back the layers of Curve's story, uncovering the passion, vision, and sheer determination that have propelled this fintech to get to where it is today.
Here’s my conversation with Curve’s Shachar Bialick
Tearsheet Podcast: Exploring Financial Services Together