Ensemblex

The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast

Business EN ↓ 29 episodes

Thought-provoking conversations with credit and fintech founders, builders, and investors. Shawn Budde, credit industry veteran and co-founder of Ensemblex, is joined by the most interesting people in fintech, from seasoned experts at big-name firms to innovators building the next generation of start-ups. They share their stories and their on-the-ground perspective of the challenges and trends shaping fintech: AI hype, investors' outlook on fintech, emerging markets, the promises versus realities of the latest tech, evergreen wisdom on managing fraud and risk, and more. Entertaining, inspiring...

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Credit Cross-Training: Navigating Differences and Universal Credit Truths in Brazil 31.07.2024 38:58

Emerging markets are full of exciting fintech career opportunities. Pack your bags. Actually, don’t — you’ll Zoom in. On today’s episode, we hear from two U.S. credit execs who joined Brazilian fintechs: Rob Kottmeier, formerly Nubank’s Head of FP&A, and Geoff Thiessen, formerly a VP at Creditas. We discuss the logistics of commuting over 4,000 miles, cultural differences and the importance of bre...

Cookie-cutter Credit Cards? The Complexity of Credit Card Launches 17.07.2024 20:02

Can you launch a credit card in 6-8 weeks? Numerous solutions, called “Banking as a Service” (BaaS) or "Credit Card as a Service," claim to offer speedy, stress-free product launches. Can it really be so easy? We’re joined by Scott Bass, who has spent over two decades in operations, to discuss the realities of launching a credit card. We cover the tradeoffs between DIY builds versus turnkey BaaS s...

A Quick Introduction 10.07.2024 3:35

The who, what, and why: Host Shawn Budde drops in to introduce himself and the purpose of the Ensemblex Exchange Podcast. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here .

The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast Trailer 01.07.2024 0:59

To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here .