Hayden Smith
Co-founder and CTO of Pearler, a fintech investing platform; speaks about ETFs, investing behaviour, product design and the role of AI in financial advice.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 19min
Investing, ETFs, AI & the Future of Advice — with Hayden Smith (Pearler)
Hayden Smith, co-founder and CTO of Pearler, builds investing tech focused on ETFs and behaviour. He discusses why ETFs dominate Australian portfolios. Short takes on core-and-satellite strategies, shifting property mindsets, and how AI could change financial advice. Quick, practical chats about product design, user habits and the future of robo-advice.
Nov 17, 2025 • 54min
AI career disruption, vibe coding & investment apps reviewed with Hayden Smith
In this discussion, Hayden Smith, co-founder and CTO of Pearler, dives into the intersection of AI and finance. He shares his unconventional wisdom teeth money-saving story and explores how personal finance parallels skill-building. Hayden discusses the impact of AI on investing tools, revealing the pitfalls of overengineering in fintech. He explains 'vibe coding' and its implications for software development while offering career advice for navigating the challenging AI landscape. Expect valuable insights on simple investing and the future of financial apps!
Dec 27, 2024 • 40min
2024 wrap: Pearler & Rask year in review
Nick Nicolaides and Hayden Smith, co-founders of Pearler, discuss their journey through 2024, providing insights into their platform's evolution and the challenges of running a startup. They share key investment trends, especially among younger investors, and how community feedback shaped their user experience enhancements. The conversation dives into Pearler's impressive growth, the significance of their rebranding efforts, and the future of finance technology, emphasizing transparency and consumer education as vital to improving financial literacy in Australia.
