Equity

This is fintech's 'Noah's Ark Year'

Mar 1, 2023

Mark Goldberg, fintech lead at Index Ventures, shares his insights from years of investing in financial services. He reflects on the party that was 2021 and the ensuing hangover of 2022. Mark discusses the survival of the fittest theme for 2023 and the emergence of niche neobanks amid skepticism. He also unpacks the evolving sentiment of younger generations towards traditional banks, the transformative potential of generative AI in wealth management, and how resilience is key for fintech founders in today’s landscape.

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Intro

2min

The Future of Consumer Fintech

6min

Navigating Fintech's Shift in Landscape

12min

Stripe and the Future of IPOs

5min

Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities in Fintech

2min

The Importance of Authenticity and Alternative Career Dreams

2min

Mary Ann is taking over while Natasha attends a summit in LA, and this week, she interviewed Mark Goldberg, partner and fintech lead at Index Ventures. Since 2015, Mark has spent his time investing in - and sitting on the boards of - financial services companies including Plaid, Persona, Lithic, Cocoon, and Pilot.
The duo talked about:

The party that was 2021 and the hangover that was 2022
Mark's Twitter prediction that raised some eyebrows on Twitter
Why 2023 will be a survival of the fittest

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