Better Tech Leadership #126 Paul van der Boor: The Power of Embedded Finance - Revolutionizing Everyday Business
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.
In this episode, host Leszek Knoll, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Paul van der Boor, about their role as Head of Product at Mollie.
During the conversation they cover:
- The Concept of Embedded Finance: Understanding how financial services like payments, lending, and credit are seamlessly integrated into everyday platforms, transforming traditional business models across various sectors.
- The Role of Product Leadership in Fintech: Insights into how product leaders prioritize, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions that impact both customer value and business success in a tech company.
- Scaling a High-Growth Fintech Company: The challenges and strategies involved in scaling a company like Mollie from 150 to 850 employees during a period of rapid growth and high demand, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Importance of Due Diligence in Product Development: How a rigorous, skeptical approach to both investment and product decisions ensures the creation of value for customers and the avoidance of costly mistakes.
- Balancing Innovation with Regulatory Compliance: How fintech companies navigate the complexities of innovation while adhering to strict regulatory requirements, ensuring both customer experience and operational stability.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/
Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadership
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