Welcome to a live episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Recorded at the Fintech Summit, this conversation brings sharp insight and refreshing transparency straight from the heart of the startup economy.

Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover are joined by Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, where he translates data from over 45,000 U.S. startups into narratives that founders, operators, and investors can actually use.

From debunking VC myths to revealing what Carta data shows about AI hype, Series A expectations, and the new rules of fintech GTM, Peter unpacks what’s real and what’s noise in today’s startup ecosystem.

🚨 Plus: What makes a LinkedIn post go viral, the one founder trait Peter bets on every time, and why knowing when not to raise capital could save your company.

If you're building, scaling, or investing in fintech, this episode is a must-listen.

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Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson

🔹 Drew Glover

🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in founder-investor alignment from one of fintech’s sharpest minds.