Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders

In episode 110 Dexter Cousins is joined by Brian Collins Managing Director of Startupbootcamp (SBC) in Australia. Brian and Dexter talk about the next Delta in Fintech and where the biggest opportunities lie in the next decade, a little hint, it isn't Web3.Brian shares his plans to launch a fund that will accelerate 30 sustainable fintech firms from around the world over the next 3 years.They also discuss:- Alternative paths to funding- The advantages of an accelerator like SBC- Is a founding CTO essential?- Melbourne vs SydneyWho is Startup Bootcamp?It is a global family of industry-focused programs providing early-stage tech founders support to rapidly scale their companies. This is done by giving founders direct access to an international network of mentors, partners, and investors in their industry.SBC Australia is dedicated to solving the most pressing global issues by focusing specifically on energy, food, fintech and sport & events innovation.Learn more about the sustainable Fintech Fund - https://www.startupbootcamp.com.au/Follow Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjcollins87/Never miss an episode of Fintech Chatter, subscribe now:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1et6klZeJGmxMsgcOaNsW8Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fintech-chatter/id1486716249YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC003teVeF5omUrCl78ii9xgTOP - https://tieronepeople.com/fintech-chatter-podcast/Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Episode 109 of Fintech Chatter Podcast with Dexter Cousins features Ethan Singer and David Salkinder, Co-Founders of Fundabl - the funding solution with no dilution.Fundabl helps founders turn their MRR into ARR. They offer software and other subscription-based businesses the ability to convert their monthly subscription payments into a lump sum cash advance. Fundabl simply advances customer contracts for a fixed discount and period. No dilution. No hidden goodies. That’s it!Founded in Sydney, by a passionate team, they are on a mission to support the Australian start-up ecosystem. Dexter chats to co-founders Ethan and David on:- How their solution is changing the game for founders- The importance of retaining equity whilst scaling a Fintech- The importance of getting out to market quickly and winning the first client- Fundabls approach to hiring- The importance of relationships in a startup- Shared values and defining the behaviours everyone expects from each other- The health of the Aussie Fintech startup ecosystemFor more info www.fundabl.comAbout Tier One People.Founded by Dexter Cousins in 2016, Tier One People is on a mission to help Australia become the world leader in Fintech innovation.Tier One People helps companies like Revolut, TrueLayer and 10x build founding teams for launch in Australia. And series A+ / ASX Listed Aussie Fintech like Lendi, Afterpay and 86 400 hire executive talent capable of delivering growth and scale.If you are building a world-class Fintech venture and need help in hiring tier-one people, you can reach us info@tieronepeople.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dextercousins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGyptbH6dnXA26ak8zBe3AWebsite: https://tieronepeople.com Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

In episode 108 of Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Sarah Wallis, the co-founder and COO of Skript. Skript was established to create simple and accessible solutions that connect businesses to the world of Open Banking. Transforming data into information, Skript provides companies with the right data and insights to build meaningful relationships with their customers.In the last two years, we've begun to see alternative approaches to building successful Fintech businesses. Raising capital is not mentioned once in this interview!It was rare to see a Fintech based outside of Sydney or Melbourne in Australia. But we are now seeing Fintech like Scalapay in Wollongong and Zepto in Byron Bay find success in regional Australia.Skript has both Sydney and Newcastle offices allowing them to be close to customer headquarters while being a part of the growing Newcastle tech community.Sarah has been a part of the Newcastle tech scene for over 20 years and has a passion for developing new talent. She shares her insights on the benefits of launching a Fintech startup in regional Australia. And how to get the best from emerging talent by partnering with Universities and the tech community.For more information about Skript - https://www.skript.com.au/To find out more about the Newcastle tech community - https://newwwie.com/ About Tier One People.Founded by Dexter Cousins in 2016, Tier One People is on a mission to help Australia become the world leader in Fintech innovation.Tier One People helps companies like Revolut, TrueLayer and 10x build founding teams for launch in Australia. And series A+ / ASX Listed Aussie Fintech like Lendi, Afterpay and 86 400 hire executive talent capable of delivering growth and scale.If you are building a world-class Fintech venture and need help in hiring tier-one people, you can reach us info@tieronepeople.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dextercousins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGyptbH6dnXA26ak8zBe3AWebsite: https://tieronepeople.com Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Episode 107 of Fintech Chatter Podcast with Dexter Cousins features Guy Dickinson, CEO of BetaCarbon.BetaCarbon is a climate tech start-up at the intersection of environmental impact and blockchain technology.Their mission is to increase the demand for high-quality Australian carbon credits, in turn bringing new green projects online and accelerating the path to net-zero. They have created a digital carbon credit (BCAU) that represents 1kg of carbon removed from the atmosphere by quality, monitored green projects.These digital credits are tokens that can be bought and traded as an investment, like crypto, or can be accumulated and kept to help balance your emissions.Dexter chats to Guy about:- The challenges of Carbon credits- Empowering every Australian to help reduce carbon emissions- Leaving the safety of a Big Bank career for a startup- Embracing and elevating the next generation of talent- Dealing with regulators in a pioneering asset classFor more info on BetaCarbon https://www.betacarbon.com/About Tier one PeopleFounded by Dexter Cousins in 2016, Tier One People is on a mission to help Australia become the world leader in Fintech innovation.Tier One People helps companies like Revolut, TrueLayer and 10x build founding teams for launch in Australia. And series A+ / ASX Listed Aussie Fintech like Lendi, Afterpay and 86 400 hire executive talent capable of delivering growth and scale.If you are building a world-class Fintech venture and need help in hiring tier-one people, you can reach us info@tieronepeople.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dextercousins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGyptbH6dnXA26ak8zBe3AWebsite: https://tieronepeople.com Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Episode 106 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast with Dexter Cousins features Clare Kinsey and David Anderson from Karta. Gift-cards don't sound sexy for a Fintech. But when you consider it's a $1 Trillion global opportunity with zero innovation since inception in the 90's no wonder our guests are excited.Karta is a world-first Gift Card issuance and distribution platform, connecting merchants and consumers without the need for software integrations.A strategic partnership deal with CBA has provided new capital allowing them to capture a bigger share in the pre-paid card market in Australia, with growth estimated to top $40 billion in the next few years.Having recently celebrated their 1st birthday, Clare and David chat to Dexter about resilience and their commitment to get Karta off the ground. Sharing candid insights on - Dealing with failure- Starting again- Finding the right cofounder- Leaving the corporate life for startup life- Finding a trillion-dollar niche- Attracting the right investorsFor more info https://www.karta.com.au/Fintech Chatter is presented by Tier One People, leaders in Fintech executive search.If you're building a world-class Fintech venture and need to hire world-class talent contact Dexter Cousins - info@tieronepeople.comWant to view the latest podcast, subscribe belowYouTube. -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC003teVeF5omUrCl78ii9xgSpotify  -  https://open.spotify.com/show/1et6klZeJGmxMsgcOaNsW8Apple  -  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fintech-chatter/id1486716249TOP -  https://tieronepeople.com/fintech-chatter-podcast/Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Bridie Ohlsson CEO and co-founder of Geora joins Dexter for episode 105 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast. Since 2016, Geora has been the global leader at the junction of blockchain and agriculture. They have worked with customers like CBH Group and Rabobank to deliver global firsts using blockchain technology.Borne out of the blockchain pilot workstream within Australian agtech leader AgriDigital, Geora helps farmers, agribusinesses and financiers, build technology to increase liquidity and drive sustainable practices along supply chains. About Bridie.Fresh out of law school, Bridie landed at the junction of agriculture and blockchain; old versus new. Bridie is fascinated by technology, policy, and human behaviour, and since 2015 she's been applying these passions to build products for our most fundamental global industry, agriculture.An active member of the Australian National Blockchain Roadmap, Supply Chain working group and Standards Australia Blockchain Technical Committee - Smart Contracts Working Group (IT-041), Bridie regularly speaks on blockchain and agriculture and has lent her expertise to a number of publications. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts (French and Politics) studying at both the University of Sydney and Sciences Po, Paris.Find out about Geora Find out about Bridie OhlssonAbout Tier One People.Founded by Dexter Cousins in 2016, Tier One People is on a mission to help Australia become the world leader in Fintech innovation.Tier One People helps companies like Revolut, TrueLayer and 10x build founding teams for launch in Australia. And series A+ / ASX Listed Aussie Fintech like Lendi, Afterpay and 86 400 hire executive talent capable of delivering growth and scale.If you are building a world-class Fintech venture and need help in hiring tier-one people, you can reach us info@tieronepeople.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dextercousins https://tieronepeople.com Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Welcome to FinTech Chatter the show that connects leaders from the FinTech community to share their learnings on leadership, hiring, entrepreneurship, raising capital, scaling and of course, a bit of chat. Dexter Cousins is joined by the Super Woman of FinTech, Simone Joyce. As CEO and co-founder of Paper Plane, Chair of FinTech Australia, industry advisor on payments and mum of four Simon Joyce is what we describe as a force of nature.Paper Plane is a B2B payments platform, bringing together the world of traditional payments, crypto and Real-Time Payments like Pay To.  Dexter chats to Simone about a recent major investment by Commonwealth Bank and her own lessons in being an entrepreneur. This year Tier One People is committed to showcasing 50 of Australia's up-and-Coming FinTechs. Show your support for the next wave of Aussie entrepreneurs and head on over to our Youtube channel, give us a like, subscribe and comment and help spread the word on a great bunch of founders.Youtube - https://bit.ly/3tBlRmESend us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Dexter Cousins is joined on the latest episode of Fintech Chatter by Trenna Probert, Founder and CEO of Super Fierce, a social enterprise that links deep financial smarts with her heart-fuelled mission to empower women to control their financial future.Building a business to solve a problem is Startup 101. But solving a problem you genuinely care about is rocket fuel for a conscience-led entrepreneur.With close to half a century on the planet, Trenna understands why finance matters and how to harness its power for good. She’s held many roles in the corporate world across strategy, sales and investments - but being an entrepreneur - and founding three highly successful businesses – is the most rewarding.She has made it her mission to create a fearless, financial future for women by funding social impact initiatives which help marginalised women in Australia. From this Fierce Impact was born, a not-for-profit pledging to tackle the problems faced by 1 in 4 older Australians who live in poverty, with women being increasingly at risk. If you want to lend your support please use the link above.Learn about Super FierceLearn about Trenna ProbertWatch Fintech Chatter on YoutubeListen to Fintech Chatter on SpotifyListen to Fintech Chatter on Apple PodcastsFollow Fintech Chatter on  LinkedinSend us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

In 2022 Tier One People has pledged to help 50 up and coming Aussie FintechsThis week we launch a new initiative showcasing Australia’s next generation of Fintech Founders to our worldwide audience.Adam Grocke Founder and CEO of Sherlok joins Dexter Cousins on Fintech Chatter and discusses his transformation from mortgage broker to fintech entrepreneur. After 12 years as a mortgage broker, he was sick and tired of banks offering better interest rates and customers being charged a ‘loyalty tax’. So he came up with a solution: Sherlok, an AI engine that helps mortgage brokers keep their clients for longer, protect their trail book income, and generate valuable refinancing leads.Sherlok is Australia’s first automated repricing and refinancing tool that1. Predicts when a client is likely to leave a broker2. Lowers their home loan interest rate to keep them3. Runs instant refi comparisons to entice refinancingAll branded as the broker so they are the hero.Sherlok's next phase is single-click refinancing which will reshape the finance industry forever.Learn about SherlokLearn about Adam GrockeFollow Fintech Chatter on  Linkedin Follow Fintech Chatter on Twitter Listen to Fintech Chatter on Spotify Listen to Fintech Chatter on Apple PodcastsWatch Fintech Chatter on YoutubeSend us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

In Episode 101 of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by Matt Williamson, Vice President of Global Financial Services at Mobiquity: a digital transformation enabler. Matt has over 20 years’ experience in banking and financial services - with prior experience at Citi Bank as SVP of technology and was instrumental in the merger of Misys into Finastra as Global Head of Payments and Cash.As an authority in financial inclusion, diversity, sustainable banking and the bank of the future, Matt is a published author, appearing in the likes of The Times newspaper on the future of lending, Forbes magazine on digital banking during COVID-19 and Global Banking and Finance Review on the impact of the Metaverse on financial services.Matt has also been featured alongside prominent academics such as Dr. Ben Caldecott, a British environmentalist and expert in sustainable finance at the University of Oxford and a UK Cabinet office strategic advisor. Matt is regularly invited to lecture at industry events, most recently speaking on the need for diversity at the Women in Finance Summit.About MobiquityMobiquity, part of Hexaware, is a full-service digital transformation enabler that delivers compelling digital products and services that serve a purpose, by blending strategy, creative and engineering together. Mobiquity harnesses a sector-agnostic approach to human-centered innovation applied with in-depth industry expertise.Founded in 2011 with a focus on mobile technology solutions, Mobiquity has adapted to client needs across 9 different geographical locations, providing end-to-end omnichannel digital services to leading B2B and B2C brands.Mobiquity’s global diverse team in excess of 55 nationalities within a team of 1200, power over 200 million user experiences every day. The company takes shared ownership and accountability throughout the entire clients’ project life cycle, enabling meaningful digital engagement and transformation success.Learn about MobiquityLearn about Matt Willamson Send us a textContact dexter@tieronepeople.com to discussSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp