🎧The Fintech OG Series: Jon Stein and Alexa Von Tobel
Apr 23, 2024
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Fintech OGs Jon Stein and Alexa Von Tobel share personal growth insights, future of financial management, and fintech trends. From selling a company while giving birth to struggles in entrepreneurship, they offer valuable advice for listeners. Topics include overcoming rejection in fintech, challenges in financial innovation, and building resilience in the industry.
Success in fintech requires perseverance and strategic decisions.
Personal growth and professional achievements are intertwined in entrepreneurial journeys.
Deep dives
Challenges and Progress in the FinTech Space
Alexa Von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and Inspired Capital, along with John Stein, the founding CEO of Betterment, discuss the evolution of FinTech. They highlight the progress made in personal finance services, addressing gaps in the industry while acknowledging the ample room for further development. The discussion delves into their experiences in co-founding successful FinTech companies and their vision for the future of financial technology.
Entrepreneurial Journey and Resilience
Alexa and John reflect on the challenges faced during their entrepreneurial journeys. They share personal anecdotes, including times of financial uncertainty and critical decision-making, such as managing cash flow and securing investments. Despite the setbacks, they emphasize the importance of tenacity and belief in their respective missions, underscoring the endurance required to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship.
Lessons Learned and Professional Growth
The conversation touches on key decisions that shaped their success in the FinTech industry. Alexa and John discuss pivotal moments that influenced their career trajectories, emphasizing the value of perseverance and strategic choices. They candidly share insights into highs and lows encountered while building their companies, illustrating the nonlinear path to achieving entrepreneurial milestones.
Personal Reflections and Inspirations
In a more intimate segment, Alexa and John reveal personal highlights and inspirations. They express pride in their team's accomplishments, family milestones, and moments of self-discovery. From facing professional challenges to cherishing family vacations, the duo shares glimpses of their personal lives, highlighting the multifaceted journey of pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
Welcome back for the next episode of the Fintech OG series!
This week I'm excited to have Jon Stein of Betterment and Alexa von Tobel of LearnVest and Inspired Capital on the podcast. Beyond their professional insights, both of them offered candid reflections on personal growth, the future of personal financial management, and where fintech is headed next. By sharing their professional achievements (selling a company hours before giving birth to their first child), key choices, personal setbacks (getting TechPunched) and times of struggle, there's a lot of great advice for listeners, whether in fintech or not.
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