The IO Podcast: Investor + Operator
The Kings of Fintech | How NerdWallet's Jake Gibson and Sheel Mohnot Are Funding The Next Generation | Ep. 9
Apr 10, 2024
Jake Gibson, co-founder of NerdWallet, and Sheel Mohnot, founder of FeeFighter, discuss fintech trends. They touch on starting companies during the 2008 crisis, SEO strategies, launching Better Tomorrow Ventures, pandemic-induced fintech surge, embedded fintech future, and changing bank profit pools. They also share their nominees for best operators and investors.
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Quick takeaways
- Embedded finance is the future trend in fintech, integrating financial services into non-financial platforms for enhanced customer experience.
- Fintech investors should focus on building sustainable business models in anticipation of regulatory changes to navigate industry hype cycles effectively.
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Fintech Opportunities in Embeddable Finance
One key area of opportunity in fintech highlighted in the podcast episode is embeddable finance, where financial services are integrated into other software platforms. Startups like Unit, Toes, and Layer are examples of companies excelling in offering financial products through embedded solutions within existing platforms. This approach leverages data and distribution advantages to enhance underwriting, offer better services, and cater to specific customer segments.
