Alex Johnson

In this discussion, Sarah Kocianski, CEO of Fintech Wales, Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes, and Sophie Winwood, Co-Founder & CEO at unlock VC, delve into ambitious topics shaking the fintech realm. They tackle the impact of tariff shifts on IPOs, highlighting the volatility faced by companies like Klarna. The panel also shines a light on early-stage investments in the UK, Brazil's innovative PIX installment feature, and Toulouse's crypto travel payments, all while exploring the future of fintech amidst economic challenges.

Alex Johnson, creator of Fintech Takes newsletter, discusses Synapse's bankruptcy impact on BaaS & fintech, Visa's new 'crebit' credential, CFPB's buy now, pay later guidance, and ongoing finhealth topics with host.

Jesse Silverman, a key member of Troutman Pepper's Financial Services team, joins fintech expert Alex Johnson, author of the Fintech Takes newsletter. They dive into the future of bank-fintech partnerships and the critical role of banking as a service. Topics include the regulatory challenges fintechs face and the necessity for improved consumer disclosures. They emphasize the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring compliance while advocating for a collaborative regulatory approach to strengthen the financial ecosystem.

Join the hosts as they discuss failures, successes, and tough decisions in the world of fintech. Explore the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, letting go of ventures, and building anew while holding onto the past. Learn about the challenges of co-founding a company, relationship-building, and managing expectations in the fintech industry.

Guests Alex Johnson and Paul Delaney join the hosts to discuss HSBC's refocus on Asia, Chip's journey to profitability, and Klarna's shift to marketplace and merchant enablement. They also explore the EU and Parliament's agreement on new instant payment rules and the value of human interaction in customer service.