

E97: Insights From Leading VCs on the Next Era of Startup Investment with Schwark & Bhargavi
We are excited to present this live panel moderated by our host Preethy Padmanabhan. In this live panel "Navigating the Fintech Frontier: VC Insights for 2025 and Beyond", an insightful panel featuring prominent venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs with a fintech background.
The fintech landscape is poised for significant transformation in 2025, presenting both challenges and opportunities for venture capitalists. This panel will explore the latest trends, investment strategies, and emerging technologies shaping the future of financial technology. This panel offers a unique opportunity for founders and startup teams to gain insider knowledge from industry leaders guiding the next generation of high-growth fintech ventures.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:22 Panelist Introductions
03:57 Journey into Venture Capital
04:58 FinTech Investment Trends and Outlook
12:27 Advice for Entrepreneurs
15:21 Identifying and Supporting Unicorns
20:33 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks