This Week in Fintech

In this 10-minute episode, we explore the latest in fintech from groundbreaking product launches like Wenia's COPW Stablecoin to significant challenges such as Binance's $6M AML fine. We delve into Sophie Vo's insightful article on the globalization era of neobanks, examining how giants like NuBank and Monzo are leveraging international markets to innovate domestically. Our Fintechi...

Welcome back for the next episode of the Fintech OG series! This week I'm excited to have Charley Ma of Exponent Founders Capital and Reshma Sohoni of Seedcamp on the podcast. Beyond their professional insights, both of them offered candid reflections on personal growth and where fintech is headed next. By sharing their professional achievements, key choices (going to work for a tiny company...

Tune Into "This Week in Fintech" Podcast: Your Fintech Fast Track! 🚀 What’s Hot This Week: 🌟 Events Scoop: Get the lowdown on must-attend fintech events! Who’s speaking, what’s hot, and why you can't miss out. 📚 Top Reads: "Gen Z and TikTok Finance" – How social media shapes financial futures. "Corporate Drama Unleashed" – A CEO's wild choices shaking up...

In this episode of This Week in Fintech, we cover the latest buzz in finance. Our news segment highlights regulatory actions, product launches, and partnerships reshaping the industry. From bank seizures to new payment systems, each story captures fintech's fast-paced nature. In Fintechionary, we explore neobanks, the digital disruptors changing banking. With a focus on convenience and inclus...

Welcome back for the next episode of the Fintech OG series! This week I'm excited to have Jon Stein of Betterment and Alexa von Tobel of LearnVest and Inspired Capital on the podcast. Beyond their professional insights, both of them offered candid reflections on personal growth, the future of personal financial management, and where fintech is headed next. By sharing their professional achiev...

Tune into "This Week in Fintech" for a concise 10-minute episode that brings you the latest in fintech news, insights into micropayments, and a thought-provoking discussion on the future of carbon credits. Don’t miss out on understanding these key developments in the fintech landscape. News Roundup This week in fintech witnessed a flurry of product launches and strategic collaborations....

We're back with our fifth installment of  Building The Best , our podcast hosted by the fantastic  Jillian Williams  of  Cowboy Ventures . In this podcast, we dive deep into the fundamentals of creating and scaling transformative fintech products by interviewing the founders themselves. In this episode, Jillian is joined by  Tony Jamous , the Founder and CEO of  Oyster . Oyster is an automate...

In the News : We kick off with a critical analysis of the top headlines that have shaped the fintech landscape this week. From groundbreaking product launches that promise to revolutionize the way we manage our finances, to strategic mergacies and acquisitions reshaping the competitive terrain, we cover the developments that matter. Fintechionary : Our popular segment, Fintechionary, continues to...

In episode number five of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Jake Gibson of NerdWallet and BTV, and Nik Milinović of TWIF, who share their extensive journeys within the fintech sector, shedding light on the evolution of financial technology, the impacts on traditional banking, and the unresolved challenges that continue to shape the industry. Also, huge thanks to our sponsors at FS Vector! Go to...

In today's quick 10-minute dive into "This Week in Fintech News Briefing," we're cutting straight to the chase with the most pivotal fintech developments from Q1 2024. Here's your espresso shot of fintech trends, innovations, and regulatory updates: Spotlight on Innovation:  Visa's Prism is setting new benchmarks in payment solutions. OpenYield and Neverless are redef...

In episode number four of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris, the founders of QED Investors and two of the architects of what became Capital One. These two dove into how they got into fintech, their personal ups and downs, advice to founders, and what they expect the biggest innovations to be over the next decade.  Also, huge thanks to our sponsors at FS Vector and E...

In our next 10-minute episode of the This Week in Fintech (TWIF) podcast, we're diving into a concise but comprehensive overview of the fintech sector's most compelling developments. Here's how we'll line up the episode: News Roundup: We'll start with a sprint through the latest fintech headlines. From JP Morgan's groundbreaking introduction of biometric payments to t...

This week’s episode of "This Week in Fintech" is a triple threat, covering the latest in fintech news, deep dives into the personal banking habits of fintech professionals, and an educational segment on cutting-edge payment technology. Here's what we've got lined up: News Roundup: We start with a look at some of the most impactful stories in fintech, including BBVA's compr...

In episode number three of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Matthew Burton, former Co-Founder and CEO of Orchard and Partner at QED (now working on something new), and Jon Zanoff, the founder of Empire Startups in NYC. These two dove into how they got into fintech, their personal ups and downs (when each of them thought they were going to fail), and what they expect the biggest innovations to b...

In this week’s “This Week in Fintech” podcast episode, we zipped through a mix of the latest news, deep dives, and essential insights into the fintech world. Here’s your quick summary: News: We kicked off with a spotlight on Deutsche Börse’s crypto platform launch, navigated through global financial updates including regulatory changes and market strategies, and wrapped up with groundbreaking prod...

We're back with our fourth installment of  Building The Best , our podcast hosted by the fantastic  Jillian Williams  of  Cowboy Ventures . In this podcast, we dive deep into the fundamentals of creating and scaling transformative fintech products by interviewing the founders themselves. In this episode, Jillian is joined by  Karim Atiyeh , the Co-Founder and CEO of  Ramp , a corporate expens...

In just 10 minutes host Helen Femi Williams provided a concise overview of the dynamic fintech sector, reflecting on an insightful conversation between Benjamin Verschuere, Co-Founder and CIO of Treasure, and interviewer Dez. The dialogue, which spanned topics such as the challenges of distinguishing oneself in the crowded fintech landscape of 2024, modernising the CFO tech stack, and navigating t...

In episode number 2 of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Max Levchin, Co-Founder and CEO of PayPal, Affirm, and a number of other companies (Yelp, for instance) and Jackie Reses, best known for her time at Square helping Jack Dorsey's payments company get a banking license. Currently, she's the CEO of Lead Bank and sits on a number of company boards, including NuBank. These two dove in...

In this week's episode of our fintech news briefing, hosted by Helen Femi Williams, we delve into the latest and most impactful developments across the fintech landscape in a concise 10-minute format. We kick off with a roundup of notable product launches, highlighting Visa's significant enhancement of its B2B digital wallet capabilities and an array of innovative fintech offerings, incl...

The Fintech OG series is finally here! In our first episode, we sit down with Matt Harris of Bain Capital Ventures and Steve McLaughlin of FT Partners. Having worked in fintech since the 90s, Matt and Steve offer valuable insights on where the space has created the most value, where there's room to grow, and if fintech is still a good place to build. Also, huge thanks to our sponsors at FS Ve...

In this week’s 10 min briefing, we dive deep into the dynamic world of fintech, bringing you a curated mix of the latest news, insightful events, and groundbreaking developments. From the forefront of innovation, we explore significant product launches by giants like Banorte and Citi, and delve into Mastercard's AI-driven approach to fraud detection. The competitive landscape is further anima...

Building the Best, with Jillian Williams feat. Peter of Synctera

In this week's captivating episode by Helen Femi Williams, we dove deep into the intricacies of the fintech world, with a thought-provoking discussion on the phenomenon of idea recycling within the fintech industry, highlighted by insights from Nik Milanović's latest piece. We followed up with our educational "Fintechionary" segment, demystifying 'C' for Cryptocurrenc...

In this episode, Julie interviews Daniel Yubi, a fintech entrepreneur from Cancun, Mexico and the founder & CEO of  Payable . He started his career as a practicing lawyer, but eventually pivoted to follow his passion in product management. Since then he has spent over a decade developing fintech products in the US and UK, most recently leading product at  checkout.com . He was building platfor...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Briefing, we delve into the latest developments in the fintech world, highlighting key product launches and partnerships that are shaping the industry. We explore significant news such as JP Morgan's record-breaking profitability, the speculation around an ETH ETF, and the innovative strides companies are making in areas like wealth management for cou...