This podcast delves into the journey of creating and scaling fintech products, featuring the Co-Founder and CEO of Ramp. It explores challenges faced in startups, the acquisition process, hiring for crucial roles, the evolution of operational focus, navigating competition in corporate card solutions, and the correlation between gaming skills and real-world competencies for innovative hiring practices.

In just 10 minutes host Helen Femi Williams provided a concise overview of the dynamic fintech sector, reflecting on an insightful conversation between Benjamin Verschuere, Co-Founder and CIO of Treasure, and interviewer Dez. The dialogue, which spanned topics such as the challenges of distinguishing oneself in the crowded fintech landscape of 2024, modernising the CFO tech stack, and navigating the complexities of Embedded Fintech 2.0, was distilled into a 10-minute segment. This analysis delved into the strategic innovations essential for fintech companies to flourish. Furthermore, the briefing touched upon the concept of fractional investing, emphasizing its role in making investment more accessible and in promoting financial inclusivity by allowing investors to purchase portions of assets. The briefing also highlighted upcoming networking events, including the TWIF Vegas Happy Hour with Gainbridge and the NYC Fintech Coffee, underscoring the significance of community and connection in the fintech industry. These gatherings are pivotal for professionals eager to delve into the latest industry trends and opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge exchange. Through the summary of the interview and the mention of key networking opportunities, the dynamic nature of the fintech industry was captured, showcasing the efforts to drive forward innovation, inclusivity, and growth within this rapidly evolving field.

In this podcast, Max Levchin and Jackie Reses shared their journey in fintech, discussing personal challenges and future innovations. They touched on algorithmic lending, Square's impact, and global money movement. The episode also included insights on starting a fertility tech company and staying active by cycling during lockdown.

In this week's episode of our fintech news briefing, hosted by Helen Femi Williams, we delve into the latest and most impactful developments across the fintech landscape in a concise 10-minute format. We kick off with a roundup of notable product launches, highlighting Visa's significant enhancement of its B2B digital wallet capabilities and an array of innovative fintech offerings, including a dating app for those with good to excellent credit scores, a new savings account by Wealthify, and Revolut's expansion into travel eSIM phone plans in the UK. Our coverage extends to pivotal news stories, such as SEC's increased oversight for hedge funds and high-speed traders, and Standard Chartered's contemplation of splitting its corporate investment bank, showcasing the dynamic shifts within the financial sector. The episode also features our unique "Fintechionary" segment, where we explore the term "E-Wallet," explaining its role in fintech and its significant impact on the industry, supported by real-life examples like AUB's HelloMoney launch in South Korea, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, and India's central bank's actions on Paytm. We further spotlight upcoming fintech events, including the TWIF Nairobi Fintech Happy Hour and the Vegas Happy Hour with Gainbridge, inviting listeners to network and engage with the fintech community. Rounding off the episode, we share a snippet from our subscriber-only long-form content "Signals," focusing on the article "The lost art of ‘F*ck around and find out’" by Jake Gibson, which delves into the bootstrap journey of NerdWallet and the crucial lessons for today's entrepreneurs. This episode, hosted by Helen Femi Williams, offers a comprehensive and insightful overview of the fintech world, making it a must-listen for anyone keen to stay informed about the industry's latest trends and developments.

Matt Harris and Steve McLaughlin, fintech experts, discuss the early days of fintech, the challenges of making money from the underbanked, and personal highlights of 2023.

In this week’s 10 min briefing, we dive deep into the dynamic world of fintech, bringing you a curated mix of the latest news, insightful events, and groundbreaking developments. From the forefront of innovation, we explore significant product launches by giants like Banorte and Citi, and delve into Mastercard's AI-driven approach to fraud detection. The competitive landscape is further animated by HSBC's Zing app, challenging existing FX fintechs and Wise, alongside their strategic installation of cash pods in bankless towns. In the realm of regulatory actions and market shifts, we examine the implications of a hefty fine on City National Bank and the workforce adjustments by TSB and Société Generale, reflecting the industry's constant evolution. Our exploration doesn't stop at news. We highlight an exceptional opportunity in our 'Job of the Week' segment, focusing on a role at Outgo that promises to make a tangible difference in the financial management for truckers. In our Fintechionary feature, 'DeFi' or Decentralised Finance takes center stage, unpacking its potential to revolutionize personal finance management. Moreover, we provide a snapshot of vibrant fintech events from NYC to Nairobi, illustrating the global community's zeal for innovation and collaboration. This episode is designed not just to inform but to engage and inspire, offering a comprehensive view into the challenges, triumphs, and transformative potential of fintech. Whether you're an industry veteran or new to the scene, join us for a journey through the intersections of finance and technology, where every story is part of the larger narrative shaping the future of finance.

Building the Best, with Jillian Williams feat. Peter of Synctera

In this week's captivating episode by Helen Femi Williams, we dove deep into the intricacies of the fintech world, with a thought-provoking discussion on the phenomenon of idea recycling within the fintech industry, highlighted by insights from Nik Milanović's latest piece. We followed up with our educational "Fintechionary" segment, demystifying 'C' for Cryptocurrency and connecting its concepts to recent news, including India's tax stance and Visa's expansion in crypto services. The episode also spotlighted an exciting job opportunity at Coast, a startup revolutionizing the U.S. B2B card payments infrastructure, seeking early sales hires to drive their mission forward. Rounding off with our "Events Segment," we highlighted upcoming fintech gatherings globally, from mixers in Mexico City to networking coffee mornings in NYC and happy hours in San Francisco and Nairobi, offering listeners a gateway to connect with the fintech community. This episode not only informed but also inspired, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the fintech landscape.

In this episode, Julie interviews Daniel Yubi, a fintech entrepreneur from Cancun, Mexico and the founder & CEO of Payable. He started his career as a practicing lawyer, but eventually pivoted to follow his passion in product management. Since then he has spent over a decade developing fintech products in the US and UK, most recently leading product at checkout.com. He was building platform payments for the best known fintech brands (Klarna, Revolut, Mollie) in Europe when he noticed the operational challenges finance teams were facing and saw an opportunity to start Payable. Listed as one of the startups that are disrupting the CFO tech stack, Payable is helping finance teams automate their financial operations at scale. 2:00 Moving to the UK and staying up to speed on payments 6:30 Where Payable fits into the payments space 12:45 Taking the leap and becoming a founder 19:00 High points and low points of his career 28:30 Quick fire questions

In this week's episode of the Weekly Briefing, we delve into the latest developments in the fintech world, highlighting key product launches and partnerships that are shaping the industry. We explore significant news such as JP Morgan's record-breaking profitability, the speculation around an ETH ETF, and the innovative strides companies are making in areas like wealth management for couples, tax preparation services, and B2B financing solutions. The podcast also covers the critical role of luck and serendipity in career paths, as exemplified in our feature interview with Emily Luk, CEO & Co-Founder of Plenty. Join us as we navigate the exciting and ever-evolving landscape of financial technology in 2024.