In the latest Pantrium Podcast, host Christie H. Kristensen sat down with Kristina Mydlar, founder of Mydlar Consulting Limited, to discuss why founders need AI therapy.

After a redundancy during COVID, she launched her own fintech consultancy and learned first-hand that building something meaningful is far tougher than the glossy headlines make it seem.

We talk about the overwhelm founders face with AI: endless tools, big promises, and no clear starting point. Kristina calls it “AI therapy” - helping leaders cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and actually integrate AI into their workflows.

From the hard truth about fundraising (spoiler: it’s not just sending an email and waiting for money to land) to the power and pitfalls of networking, this episode is an honest look at what it really takes to succeed in fintech today.

Plus, we discuss her new book The FinTech Doctor - a guide for first-time founders who want to avoid rookie mistakes, scale with confidence, and keep pivoting until they win.

You’re in for a treat:

04:15 Starting a Consultancy During COVID

06:05 Challenges and Strategies in Fintech Consultancy

08:44 Advising Clients on AI Integration

14:44 Fundraising Insights for Startups

22:49 Recipes for Success

32:17 The FinTech Doctor Book

35:57 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

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