426. Insights: How to design digital financials services for US SMBs

In today's show, Sam Maule lifts the lid on SMB banking practices in the US, and how they're being chronically underserved. Joined by 11:FS' Jobs to be Done guru Ryan Garner and our panel of guests, they discuss how SMBs could be better served in the future and how products and services should be designed to suit their needs.

This week's guests include:

• Adrian Oropeza, Gen 6 Ventures
• Laura Cummings, Financial Health Network
• Jo-Ann Barett, Co-founder and owner Aromas Boutique Bakery
• Ryan Garner, Principal Customer and Product Lead, 11:FS

It’s not new news that SMBs are historically and critically underserved by banks, despite being the biggest employer and the lifeblood of the US’ economy and in fact, most economies.
So who are they turning to instead?
We get our panel's expert opinions as SMB owners themselves, as well as mostly being in the fintech space.

Ryan and his team have also produced some bespoke research specifically examining the needs of US SMBs and what are the jobs to be done by financial service providers to cater to their needs. You can read the full research [here](bit.ly/digitalsmb)

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Small business financial services are only 1% finished. Our latest research examines the Jobs to be Done and cultural insights on what US business owners need, and the digital services that will help them meet their goals. Download the research for free by heading to bit.ly/digitalsmb.

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. Hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates, Leda Glyptis and Sarah Kocianski and joined by a range of brilliant guests, we cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking.

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Special Guests: Adrian Oropeza, JoAnn Barett, and Laura Cummings.

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