Steve McLaughlin, CEO at Financial Technology Partners sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the hidden values and success of top fintech companies, insider perspective on the work-life balance myth, and the powerful face-to-face strategies that elite companies swear by.

@dweisburd (David Weisburd)

@FTPartners (Steve McLaughlin)

Steve McLaughlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemclaughlinftpartners/

FT Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-technology-partners/

David Weisburd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd/

FT Partners: https://ftpartners.com/

(0:00) Episode preview

(3:45) Exclusively focusing on fintech and its challenges

(5:16) How FT Partners differentiates from larger banks

(11:41) Strategies for incentivizing employees and business growth

(17:03) Scaling the organization and preserving culture

(19:27) Utilizing data for operational insights and investor storytelling

(22:33) Case studies: Revolut's valuation and the role of bankers

(27:09) Insights on valuing companies in the fintech space

(30:31) Work-life balance and the importance of in-person interactions

(33:33) Delegating responsibilities and evolving business focus

(36:02) The significance of team and client relationships in fintech

(37:16) Closing remarks