Lex chats with Steve McLaughlin, CEO and founder of FT Partners - the premier financial technology investment bank, and Jon Lear, president and co-founder of Fintech Meetup -  the leading fintech conference in the world today. They discuss the early days of fintech, the growth and evolution of the industry, and the current market trends. They also touch on the definition of fintech and its boundaries, as well as the sectors that are seeing the most activity and opportunity in the coming year. They highlight the importance of networks, infrastructure, and emerging markets in driving innovation and growth in fintech.

MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION

FT Partners' Website: https://bit.ly/3vEVbEG

Fintech Meetup's Website: https://bit.ly/48Nuzji

Steve's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/48P6AAm

Jon's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3Sgz7cs

Topics: fintech, finance, financial technology, Investment Banking, Blockchain, crypto, paytech, insurtech, infrastructure

Companies: FT Partners, Fintech Meetup, NASDAQ, ETrade, EarthPort, Visa, Mastercard, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Stripe, Worldcoin, Intuit

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TIMESTAMPS

2’21: From Goldman Sachs to FT Partners: Steve McLaughlin's Journey Through the Evolution of Fintech

6’39: Digital Finance Evolution: Steve expands on the Enduring Impact of Early Fintech Companies

9’35: Traversing the Fintech Landscape: Jon Lear’s journey from Procter & Gamble to Fintech Entrepreneurship and Beyond

15’58: Repeating Patterns in Fintech: Exploring Persistent Challenges and Innovations in Financial Technology

20’59: Defining Fintech: Navigating the Blurred Lines of Financial Technology in Today's Evolving Market

28’57: Emerging Ecosystems: How New Technologies Reshape Traditional Financial Services and Create Unique Economic Spheres

32’56: Fintech in Focus: Insights from Fintech Meetup on Market Dynamics, Innovation, and the Shift Towards Infrastructure

36’22: Risk Assessment in Fintech: Evaluating Current Market Dynamics and Venture Capital Trends in the Financial Sector

40’36: Navigating Challenges in Fintech: The Complex Dynamics of M&A and Growth Strategies Amid Market Volatility

43’39: Emerging Trends in Fintech: Identifying Growth Opportunities and Innovations in Blockchain and Payments

45’38: Future Fintech Frontiers: Uncovering Growth Sectors and Geographical Opportunities in the Financial Industry

50’57: The channels used to connect with Jon & learn more about Fintech Meetup

51’10: The channels used to connect with Steve & learn more about FT Partners

Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH BLUEPRINT LTD.

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