Miguel Armaza

Oleg Pravdin is the Head of Product at Lumber, a company using AI to transform construction operations. Joanne Dewar leads Project Nemo, striving for disability inclusion in fintech, while Miguel Armaza is a General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, investing in budding fintech startups. They discuss Kraken's acquisition of NinjaTrader and how it's reshaping crypto-trading. Lumber's recent funding aims to enhance workforce management, and Project Nemo's partnership with HSBC seeks to improve accessibility in financial services, highlighting an exciting evolution in the fintech landscape.

Ben Choi, a seasoned venture investor at Next Legacy, joins Miguel Armaza, General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, to explore the nuances of raising venture funds. They delve into when a GP should consider raising Fund III, with Ben sharing that Fund IV marks the threshold of becoming 'established.' The duo discusses LPs' expectations, including sourcing artifacts and repeatable strategies. They also touch on building LP communities, emphasizing tailored engagement and regular updates to foster lasting relationships. Enjoy insights on the evolving landscape of venture capital!

In this discussion, Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes, Miguel Armaza of Gilgamesh Ventures, and Evan Simmonds from Up dive deep into the latest fintech trends. They explore Chime's remarkable 37% stock surge post-IPO and Walmart and Amazon's intriguing interest in stablecoins amidst changing regulations. The conversation delves into Up's innovative in-app group money feature, designed to help users manage shared expenses effectively, and the introduction of Pix Automático in Brazil, a game-changer for recurring payments.

Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, discusses the company's strong financial performance and the launch of Robinhood Gold, targeting wealth management. Miguel Armaza, General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, shares insights on Nubank's new banking license in Mexico, enabling broader service offerings. Kate Drew, Director of Research at CCG Catalyst, highlights Thunes' $150 million funding for cross-border payments and the launch of a UK crypto and AI accelerator by Coinbase. The panel explores fintech trends and the evolving investing landscape.

Miguel Armaza, co-founder at Gilgamesh Ventures and host of the Fintech Leaders Podcast, joins Valentina Kristensen, Corporate Affairs Director at OakNorth. They explore the thriving LATAM fintech scene, with Nubank hitting 100 million customers and Ualá securing new funding. Klarna's decision to IPO in the U.S. is dissected, alongside Metrobank's hefty fine for compliance failures. The importance of financial education for children, championed by GoHenry, rounds out the discussion, emphasizing the need for early money management skills.