

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders
Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter and Founder
Fintech Chatter Podcast has been leading conversations with Fintech founders since 2019!Join the Fintech Chatter Podcast, where we dive into the world of fintech with industry leaders and innovators. Brought to you by Tier One People, Australia's leading executive search and recruitment firm for fintech ventures. Each episode features an exclusive interview with a Fintech leader, uncovering their secrets to success and the lessons learned along the way. Fintech Chatter has become the archive for anyone serious about launching and building a successful Fintech company.Whether you're a fintech founder, professional, investor, or enthusiast, gain valuable insights from expert interviews and discussions on raising capital, hiring, international expansion, innovation and technology.Tune in to stay ahead of the trends in the rapidly-evolving fintech landscape.Dexter also shares his expertise on careers, leadership and hiring all through a Fintech lens.Follow Dexter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/Follow Tier One People: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tier-one-people
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Apr 24, 2020 • 48min
FinTech Australia Show - April
In this first feature show Jimmy Grafton of The InnerLoop acts as my wing man.Subscribe to the InnerLoop http://jimmygrafton.com/Andy Taylor, CEO of Douugh gives us an exclusive - You can register your interest in their Series A raise through Equitise - https://equitise.com/douugh-raiseAlan Tsen gives a health check on the Aussie Fintech scene and the work FinTech Australia do behind the scenes with government and policy makers.Nell Hardie shares her views on the Fintech hiring market in Australia - Check their current jobs https://jobs.reinventure.com.au/Tim Aman of BDO gives his advice on what founders can focus on to get through Covid19. You can check out the diagnostic tool - https://www.bdo.com.au/en-au/content/melbourne/covid-19-diagnosticThe Fintech Australia Podcast is produced and hosted by Tier One People, Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search ConsultantsThanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture.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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Apr 21, 2020 • 14min
Nell Hardie - Reinventure Group
Nell Hardie is Head of Talent for Reinventure Group, the Westpac backed VC fund for Fintech. Nell is ideally placed to give a finger on the pulse of the current hiring market across Fintech.In the show Nell shares where she is seeing job opportunities across the portfolio. which jobs are most at risk and how founders can retain their teams through covid-19, ready for the recovery as we move out of lockdown.Check out ReInventure Groups current vacancies https://jobs.reinventure.com.au/To apply for the Fintech Talent Market - https://tieronepeople.com/fintech-talent-market/Send us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Apr 13, 2020 • 32min
Ep 07: Eric Wilson - Xinja
Eric Wilson is CEO of Xinja, one of Australia's first Neo Banks. It's been a massive month for the business. An Aus $433m capital raise, record deposits - Xinja is a bank that is growing so fast, they have literally had to turn customers away!I talk to Eric about the highlights of the last two years at Xinja. We also talk about hiring the right talent at the right time and the skills you need to go from Banker to Neo Banker. Find out more www.xinja.com.auThe Fintech Australia Podcast is produced and hosted by Tier One People, Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search ConsultantsThanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture.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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Apr 6, 2020 • 30min
Ep 06: Marie Steinthaler - True Layer
In this show, I’m joined by Marie Steinthaler VP of Asia for TrueLayer - the leading open banking API platform. The True Layer platform connects major banks across the world. They are backed by leading venture capital including Tencent and Temasek, and trusted by some of the biggest names in fintech including Revolut, Monzo, ClearScore and Zopa. Marie chats about how True Layer makes the power of open banking accessible to developers, and innovators across every industry — to reinvent how people manage their money. www.truelayer.comThe Fintech Australia Podcast is produced and hosted by Tier One People, Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search ConsultantsThanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture.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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Mar 25, 2020 • 39min
Leading Through A Crisis
I'm joined by David M. Brear CEO of 11:FS and Shelley Laslett CEO of Vitae to discuss how Fintech Leaders can respond to the Covid-19 crisis.David Discusses the 11:FS approach to remote working, how to keep people motivated in a crisis and how to make sure the company remains focused on success.Shelley talks us through how Neuroscience can help us deal effectively in a crisis. Shelley is a social scientist, neuroscience coach and PG Neuroscientist completing her Masters in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. https://www.vitae.coach/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitae.coach/aboutThe FinTech Australia Podcast is brought to you by Tier One People - Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search firm. Thanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture. 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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Mar 22, 2020 • 25min
EP 05: Travis Tyler - 86 400
Travis is Chief Product and Marketing Officer of 86 400 - an Australian Neo Bank at the forefront of open banking innovation.I talk to Travis about his experience building a fully cloud based bank and how the people, systems, processes and working practices at 86 400 have enabled a rapid and seamless switch to fully remote working.https://86400.com.auhttps://twitter.com/86400smartbankThe Fintech Australia Podcast is produced and hosted by Tier One People, Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search ConsultantsThanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture.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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Mar 11, 2020 • 25min
Ep 04: Stuart Clout - Thedocyard
Stuart Clout is CEO of ASX Listed Fintech, thedocyard, a global platform that is gearing to be the Atlassian for corporate advisory teams. Listen to Stuart share his thoughts on building a global platform and being CEO of an ASX listed startup.https://thedocyard.coThe FinTech Australia Podcast is brought to you by Tier One People - Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search firm. Thanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture. 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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Feb 16, 2020 • 31min
Ep 03: Jessica Ellerm - Zuper
In this episode Dexter Cousins to Jessica Ellerm, CEO of Zuper.com.au Jessica is recognised as one of Australia's emerging leaders in Fintech. Tune in as she shares her inspiring story of going from a Fintech Startup graduate to CEO of a corporate ventures backed industry disruptor.The FinTech Australia Podcast is brought to you by Tier One People - Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search firm. Thanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture. 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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Jan 20, 2020 • 31min
Ep 02: David M Brear - 11:FS
In Episode 2 Dexter Cousins talks to David M Brear, CEO and co founder of the massively successful 11:FSMost people in Fintech know 11:FS for the Fintech Insider podcast, but the business is way more.Since launch in 2016 David and the co-founding team have bootstrapped the business to become the most sought after consultancy in digital banking. We talk about; - How to go from zero to $300m business in 3 years - The secret to finding great talent - The elements of a winning culture - What the M stands for in David M Brear http://11fs.comThe Fintech Australia Podcast is produced by Tier One People, Australia's leading Fintech Executive Search ConsultantsThanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture.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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire game changing talent contact talent@tieronepeople.comIf you would like to sponsor the show please contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Nov 7, 2019 • 18min
Ep 01: Anthony Nantes - Wisr
In our first episode Dexter talks with Anthony Nantes, CEO of ASX Listed Neo Lender, Wisr.com.auWe talk about being the world's first Neo Lender, why incumbent banks see Wisr as the ideal partner and how to hire and build a high performing team at scale.Anthony shares his secrets to creating a winning culture while retaining the fun.Thanks to our partners FinTech Australia, a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture.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/Tier One People is Australia's leading FinTech Executive Search firm. If you are looking to hire tier-one people contact info@tieronepeople.comSend us a textContact info@tieronepeople.com for further detailsSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp