Michael Tannenbaum

Michael Tannenbaum, COO/CFO of Brex, shares his journey through the high-stakes world of fintech. He discusses the importance of embracing personal and career risks, highlighting 'risk capital' learned from failures. The conversation dives into the nuances of liquidity and regulatory challenges in fintech versus traditional SaaS models. Tannenbaum also explores the impact of mergers on company culture and talent acquisition. He reflects on the unique dynamics of co-CEO structures and shares humorous insights about quirky corporate expenses.

Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure and a seasoned fintech leader, joins Nicky Goulimis, co-founder of Nova Credit and TunicPay, for an engaging discussion. They hilariously dissect parenting challenges during the pandemic while sharing insights from their journeys in fintech. Tannenbaum and Goulimis explore the innovative strides in credit scoring and the promising future of cryptocurrency payments. They also touch on the growing role of AI in combating fraud, underscoring the delicate balance between innovation and consumer protection in financial services.