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.

Nick Nicolaides, co-founder of Pearler, shares insights on simplifying investing through automation and community-driven features for financial independence. He discusses the platform's transparent fee structure and the significance of HINs for user security. The conversation dives into the role of automation in reducing investment stress and emphasizes the value of consistent, small investments for long-term growth. Nick also shares personal lessons from his own investment journey, advocating for a buy-and-hold strategy over impulsive trades.

Exploring the world of ETFs with founder Nick Nicolaides, discussing thematic vs core ETFs and the hype around new ETFs. Delving into the marketing strategies, benefits of thematic ETFs, and enhancing financial literacy through free courses and resources.