Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders

Dexter is joined by Angus Woods, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Adviser Ratings.Launched in 2014 Adviser Ratings puts the entire world of financial advisers and online advice tools at your finger tips.It is an easy to use and transparent online platform which empowers customers and provides a valuable independent mechanism of consumer feedback for the industry.The business has now pivoted to become a Data player and Dexter talks to Angus about their new partnership with the ASX. Dexter and Angus recall how back in 2014, they talked about launching Adviser Ratings idea in a coffeeshop! Since then Angus has brought in major Advisers like David Koch and resisted the urge to sell out to a major bank.If you like podcasts to be authentic, you'll love this one!You can find out more https://www.adviserratings.com.au/And if you're a financial adviser https://www.adviserratings.com.au/join/----------------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThe Finnies, are coming. Our Partners FinTech Australia along with the Victorian Government, Vocus and BPAY, are are bringing you Australia’s largest and most prestigious Fintech Awards, yet!And we would love for you to tune in and celebrate the winners.This year you can join virtually, in person or host your own office party!So wherever you are, let's come together and recognise the amazing people, innovations and resilience Aussie Fintech is renowned for.Registration for the event is now open. But be fast, the first 15 companies to host a Finnies party will receive an exclusive goodie bag full of fun gifts.https://thefinnies.org.au/If you would like to sponsor the FinTech Australia Podcast show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Dexter Cousins is joined by Doug Morris CEO of Sharesight.They're an award-winning portfolio tracker used by over 150,000 investors around the world to accurately track their performance, dividends, and tax. Coming from humble beginnings (an excel spreadsheet!) Sharesight is a privately (family) owned Fintech. Sharesight are now partners to Morningstar, ASX and CMC Markets. Started by Kiwis Tony and Scott Ryburn (father and son) Sharesight is a business you can't help but admire. Doug talks through his experiences of being a CEO in a family owned Fintech, Sharesights plans for growth and his thoughts on hiring for startups.----------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThe Finnies, are coming. Our Partners FinTech Australia along with the Victorian Government, Vocus and BPAY, are are bringing you Australia’s largest and most prestigious Fintech Awards, yet!And we would love for you to tune in and celebrate the winners.This year you can join virtually, in person or host your own office party!So wherever you are, let's come together and recognise the amazing people, innovations and resilience Aussie Fintech is renowned for. Registration for the event is now open. But be fast, the first 15 companies to host a Finnies party will receive an exclusive goodie bag full of fun gifts.https://thefinnies.org.au/If you would like to sponsor the FinTech Australia Podcast show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Dexter talks to Scott Eddington, APAC Managing Director of WorldRemit, a Fintech tackling the issues of financial inclusion and supporting the unbanked.Scott talks through the payment trends since Covid hit and how emerging economies are embracing digital wallets.Covering 150 countries around the world and with over 4 million customers, WorldRemit plays a critical role in helping economic migrants send money to their families back home. Scott shares how WorldRemit ultimately helps millions of children to go to school,  thousands of people to receive medical treatment and, every week, thousands of people to pay their bills. TCV, Accel and Leapfrog Investments have invested $375 million WorldRemit – and as early backers of the likes of Facebook, Spotify and Netflix, they are in good company! To find out more go to https://www.worldremit.com/-------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comGET THE LATEST FINTECH CHATTERSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Dexter Cousins chats to Alan Jones of M8 Ventures. Alan is a startup founder coach and tech startup angel investor based in Sydney.Alan shares his advice for founders on everything from accelerator programmes, asking investors for money and the proven impacts of diversity in teams. This is one Podcast that is educational and a whole lot of fun!Alan started out as a tech journalist, before becoming an early Yahoo employee. He rode the wild ride of the Dotcom Boom and the Dotcom Crash before leaving to pursue some startup ideas of his own, and although some of them weren’t entirely unsuccessful, all of them were great learning experiences. Alan got involved in startup accelerators and incubators to learn how to be an angel investor. He's been angel investing and helping coach tech startup founders now for more than a decade. Also chair of Catalysr, an entrepreneurship accelerator focused on marginalised migrants and refugees, and Cardly.net. Alan is currently the third highest-ranked Australian athlete in international hide and seek competition. (behind me!)He doesn't want you to email him but you can disagree with him on Twitter at @bigyahu-----------------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comGET THE LATEST FINTECH CHATTERSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

In ep 41 Dexter Cousins is joined by Brendan Malone, Co-Founder and COO of Raiz, an investment app that helps people save in the background of life.Over 270,000 monthly users can invest in crypto and a range of investment funds using their spare change.Launched in 2015 as Acorns, the app pioneered 'round-ups'.  The name change to Raiz and listing on the ASX happened in 2017 before expansion to SE Asia in 2019. It's been a 🚀🚀 5 year ride for Brendan and the team.CEO, George Lucas (not the Star Wars dude) is one of the sharpest entrepreneurs in Fintech and a pioneer. Some might call him a Maverick.Brendan shares what it's like working with George, his tips for building an international Fintech, how to manage different cultures and how to get the best out of your people.If you'd like to find out more about Raiz go to - https://raizinvest.com.au/--------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comGET THE LATEST FINTECH CHATTERSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Dexter talks to Alex Badran, Co-Founder of Spriggy, a pocket money app that helps parents teach their kids all about money. 🐷As personal users of the Spriggy app for 3 years, we've seen the positive impact the product has on our own kids. And with over 400,000 users we are not alone in our appreciation and ❤ for Spriggy.Our kids love Spriggy so much, they call pocket money, Spriggy money! And which self-respecting Dad wouldn't love Spriggy when you can get your son their own Darth Vader card!Founded in 2015 by Alex and co-founder Mario Hasanakos, Spriggy is consistently voted Australia's top-rated pocket money app.Alex talks through the Spriggy journey and evolution of the product. 🎧 tune in as Alex shares fascinating insights into how we can expect the next generation to engage with Fintech products as they become young adults.You can find out more https://spriggy.com.au/------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comGET THE LATEST FINTECH CHATTERSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Dexter talks to John Winters, Co-Founder and CEO of Superhero, a revolutionary investment platform making trading in Australian markets accessible to everyone.This week Superhero announced $8m Series A round backed by ZipCo CEO Larry Diamond and Nick Molnar, Co-Founder of Afterpay 🚀🚀🚀Co-Founder and CTO Wayne Baskin (Co-Founder of Booktopia and board advisor to Zip Co) complements John's financial expertise from a career with Shaw and Partners and Macquarie Group.With such a strong founding team, remarkable backing and a strong board, we are expecting big things from Superhero!To find out more go to https://superhero.com.au------------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Welcome back! And after a short break, who better to help us kick off season two than our wonderful partners, FinTech Australia.CEO Rebecca Schot-Guppy joins me to talk about the Senate Enquiry into Fintech and Senator Braggs recommendations.COVID has had a devastating impact on the economy, despite such challenges FinTech Australia is stronger than ever, gaining more members over the last six months. Rebecca shares her secrets to making FinTech Australia the peak industry body.For those who don't know Rebecca all I can say is she's a force! You can find out more about membership  https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/You can follow Rebecca on Twitter @SchotGuppy and Linkedin---------------------------This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leaders in FinTech Executive SearchYour Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One PeopleThanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comJOIN THE FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITY IN FINTECHSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

In this bumper special Dexter Cousins shines a spotlight on just a few of the Aussie Fintech's doing incredible stuff in the world of business banking and SME Finance.Featuring interviews with leaders from Trade Ledger, Judo, Prospa and Butn.A special show deserves a special location. Recorded on Sydney's stunning Northern Beaches (Shelley Beach, next to Manly) Dexter is joined by special co-host, Ryan Edwards-Pritchard CEO and Co-Founder of Cape.Previously, Ryan was Managing Director of Funding Options, a UK SME Finance Fintech, and pioneers of open banking in the business lending and SME space, making Ryan's insights super interesting.Now building his own SME Finance Fintech in Cape, Ryan shares his views on how Fintech in Australia is perfectly poised to take off.Other guests include;Paul Carmichael, APAC Director Trade LedgerAlex Twigg, Co-Founder, Judo BankSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

In episode 35 of the Fintech Australia Podcast Dexter is joined by David Birch.David is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He leads 15Mb Ltd, is Technology Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (the London-based think tank), a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey Business School and holds a number of board-level advisory roles. His recent book " The currency cold war"  is a fascinating read on the future of digital currency and the power battle between the US and China.As the world enters an unprecedented period of global economic uncertainty we talk digital currencies, digital ID, Bitcoin and central banks.Get set for a fascinating chat.You can find David on Twitter @dgwbirch and his website http://www.dgwbirch.com/ Your Host, Dexter Cousins is Founder and CEO of Tier One People.This podcast is produced by Tier One People, leading FinTech Executive Search and Human Capital Advisory partners.---------------------Thanks to our partners FinTech Australia - a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian Fintechs advancing the global economy.We share their mission to build a strong community, foster connections and support innovation. To become a member go to https://fintechaustralia.org.au/join-now/If you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comJOIN THE FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITY IN FINTECHSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp