Fintechfun with Chris Titley

Episode Summary In this episode of FintechFun, Chris Titley talks with Trent Daniel, Chief Customer Officer at Azupay, about the company’s landmark partnership with National Australia Bank. Trent explains how Azupay went from being first to market with Dynamic PayID and PayTo to now powering NAB’s enterprise customers with real-time payment solutions. The conversation covers: Why NAB’s endorsement...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast, Chris Titley sits down with Jason Leong, CEO and co-founder of PocketSmith, a bootstrapped New Zealand fintech helping households worldwide take control of their finances. Jason shares the 17-year journey of transforming PocketSmith from a simple cash flow calendar into a global platform used in 190 countries. He explains the concept of t...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast, Chris Titley chats with Michael Ragavan, founder of Our Leg Up, a revolutionary financial service aiming to tackle wealth inequality by making homeownership more accessible. Michael shares how Our Leg Up enables aspiring homeowners to purchase properties with just a 5% deposit, eliminating the need for lenders' mortgage insurance and prov...

Episode Summary In this episode of the FinTech Fun podcast, Chris Titley interviews Jamie Twiss, CEO of Before Pay Group. Jamie dives into Beforepay’s innovative approach to short-term lending and its mission-driven model that offers Australians a transparent, ethical alternative to predatory payday loans. He also discusses the company’s enterprise software arm, Carrington Labs, and its expansion...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast series, host Chris Titley sits down with Matthew Sek, Vice President for Airwallex Australia and New Zealand. Matthew shares the intriguing origin story of Airwallex, which began as a coffee shop in Melbourne facing challenges with international supplier payments. This real-world problem led to the creation of a global fintech company dedi...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintechfun Podcast, Chris Titley interviews Janine Grainger, founder and CEO of Easy Crypto. Janine shares the story of how Easy Crypto was founded in 2017 by her and her brother in New Zealand, aiming to simplify access to cryptocurrencies. She discusses the challenges they faced, including the regulatory landscape, rapid market changes, and the integration...

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of Fintech Fun, host Chris Titley sits down with Andrew Butt, co-founder and CEO of Enable, a leading B2B SaaS platform in the supply chain sector. Andrew shares his journey from the initial conceptualisation of Enable to becoming a globally recognised software solution, highlighting the company's unique approach to managing incentive agreements and rebate...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris Titley is joined by Caroline Bowler, the CEO of BTC Markets, to discuss the evolution and current status of Australia's leading crypto exchange. They dive into Caroline's extensive background in traditional finance and how it has shaped her approach to driving innovative solutions in the digital assets space. BTC Markets, which has been pioneering the Austra...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast series, host Chris Titley engages in an enlightening discussion with Anton Phillips-Chantelois, CFO of DelayPay, about the unique challenges and opportunities in providing financial services to the agricultural sector. Broadcasting live from New Zealand, Anton shares insightful details about DelayPay’s innovative approach to addressing th...

In this episode of Fintechfun, host Chris Titley speaks with Vakul Talwar, General Manager of Australia and Head of Product for Trading at Crypto.com. This insightful discussion covers Vakul's professional journey, his experiences at notable fintech companies such as General Electric, PayPal, and Afterpay, and his current initiatives at Crypto.com. Vakul elaborates on the importance of the Austral...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Fintechfun, host Chris Titley chats with Danny Pezeshki about the origins of Instantia, the challenges in the foreign exchange market, and the innovative technology they have developed to help clients manage FX volatility risk. Danny shares insights into the impact of options in the market, the launch of their platform, and their plans for expanding globally. Da...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Fintechfun, Chris Titley chats with Anson Parker, the Chief Product Officer at Up, about his journey in the fintech industry and the evolution of Up as a leading digital banking platform. From the early days of conceptualizing a new kind of banking experience to the current focus on innovative features like “pull to save” and the upcoming subscription offering “...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Fintechfun, host Chris Titley delves into Jeremy Hasting's journey from the food industry to the founding of Hutly, a fintech company revolutionising real estate transactions. From tackling the challenges of property management to implementing smart contracts for more efficient processes, Jeremy shares insights on navigating the dynamic landscape of the real est...

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of Fintechfun, Chris Titley welcomes Lynda Coker, the innovative co-founder of Co-Operty, to discuss the evolution of her career and the inception of her groundbreaking venture. Linda offers a glimpse into her journey, detailing her transition from the structured world of corporate finance to the dynamic realm of startups. Following her return to Australia...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Fintech Fun, host  Chris Titley  invites Daniel Kniaz to take us through the genesis and evolution of his company Weel , formerly DiviPay. The discussion begins with an exploration of the early days and the iterative process which led to their current business model. The episode offers listeners a glimpse into the world of Australian fintech innovation...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Fintechfun podcast series, Chris Titley hosts Jordan Lawrence, co-founder of Volt, to discuss the revolutionary platform that is poised to streamline real-time account-to-account payments across the globe. Jordan shares the origins of Volt, its mission, and the impact it has in various international markets. Volt’s inception coincided with the advent of open...

Stereo Mix podcast series is re-initiated in 2024 with Chris Titley hosting Pat Dalton, COO and founder of iGoDirect Group. iGoDirect Group specializes in data-driven marketing and propensity modeling, identifying valuable insights within large datasets for marketing purposes. The company originated from a need for specialized data-driven marketing in the early '90s, leading to the development...

In this episode - I chat with Chris Chardon about many topics - mainly CDR, Mortgage Broking as well as his next startup! Lot's of learnings as well as his views on the current property environment! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-p...

In today's episode we chat with Greener around how they want to assist 2.5m businesses not only save money but also help the planet. Greener for business is now live, and Tom goes in to the detail around how businesses can explore these savings and some examples. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Spoti...

Today we chat to Melissa Donnelly from Affinity Communications. The firm is a strategic communications agency for businesses that are serious about growth or transformation. Their clients want expert advice to help them find and amplify their voices. Melissa and I chat about the importance of branding, trust, integrity as well as some tips for fintech founders. We also chat about her cooking! This...

Today's episode is with Briam Pham from Litecard. Litecard is helping leading brands across the world generate more sales, increase membership and license renewals and make marketing more effective. In this episode we chat about the history of the business, the progress and the future plans - as well as Brian's table tennis prowess! Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture...

Today we chat to Stuart Alsop - Head of Sales at intelliflo Australia via a call. Stuart talks about what intelliflo is , the background and why it has entered Australia recently. He also talks about the macro landscape, the threats, the opportunities as well their vision. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stori...

In this Interview we chat to Tim Wallace from Syfe - Tim talks about who Syfe is - the background, the progress, the reason for launch in Australia as well as some of their future plans! Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of Australian fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to...

"Promoting Super is about as exciting as promoting a dead fish" Today we chat to Pascale Heylar-Moray, Founder and CEO of Super Rewards who gives an update of her company. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of Australian fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to enable...

Today we chat to Andrew Ellett from HelpPay. With HelpPay you can turn any bill into a shareable link that makes it super easy for anyone to help you pay it. Andrew discusses how the idea came about, the transition to full time, the traction, the use cases and the future. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling storie...