Join us as we dive into the world of fintech with Justin Pike, Founder and CEO of Burbank. In this episode, Justin opens up about the journey of building Burbank — the pivotal moments, the unconventional decisions, and the perspective that comes from founding something genuinely new in the crowded space of fintech. Honest, direct, and full of the kind of insight that only comes from lived experience, this is a conversation for anyone who wants to understand what it actually looks and feels like to build from scratch.

Join us as we dive into the world of fintech with João Moura, CEO and Founder of Fraudio. In this episode, João shares the personal journey and hard-won perspective behind building one of fintech's most forward-thinking businesses — from the earliest decisions that shaped Fraudio's direction to the lessons that only come with experience. Whether you're deep in the industry or just getting started, Joao's insights offer a candid look at what it really takes to lead and grow in a rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for an engaging conversation with one of the leaders quietly reshaping financial services.

Recorded live at Money 20/20, Pawel Oltuszyk, Founder and CEO of Keel Money, joins the Get Started Podcast for an honest conversation about the most talked-about topic in financial services right now: agentic AI. Cutting through the conference noise, Pawel unpacks what AI agents are actually doing inside financial businesses today, where real value is being delivered versus where the hype is still running ahead of reality, and who's accountable when automated decisions go wrong. For any founder wondering whether to treat AI as infrastructure, a feature, or the product itself — this is the conversation to start with.

Recorded live at Money 20/20, Ian Horne, CMO at Ubyx and author of Why DeFi Matters and the Let Fintech Grow blog, joins the Get Started Podcast to bring a writer's clarity and an operator's experience to the question of fintech durability. With funding cycles tightening and the bar for what constitutes a real business rising, Ian examines the mistakes fintechs make, the tension between growth and profitability, and what founders need to understand now if they want to still be standing in five years. Thoughtful, sharp, and essential listening for anyone serious about building in financial services.

Recorded live at Money 20/20, Victor Padee, Chief Revenue Officer at Aevi, joins the Get Started Podcast to explore what it genuinely takes to build a fintech for the long run. After years of tightening funding, resetting valuations, and a market that's become far less forgiving, Victor shares his perspective on what separates the businesses that survive from the ones that stall — and whether the industry's renewed focus on profitability reflects a real mindset shift or is simply what people want to hear. Direct, honest, and full of practical insight for anyone navigating the road ahead.

Recorded live at Money 20/20, Andrew Rizkalla, Head of Business Development at Aquanow, joins us to explore how customer expectations in financial services are shifting, and what that means for everyone building in the space today. From the loyalty gap between generations to the assumptions banks and fintechs consistently get wrong, Andrew brings a sharp perspective on where the industry is falling short and what a genuinely customer-centric future looks like. A thought-provoking discussion about where financial services needs to go, and how quickly it needs to get there.

Recorded live at Money 20/20 Europe, Josh Cowen, Key Accounts Manager at tell.money, joins us to look beyond the next product cycle and ask the question that really matters: what will people actually want from their bank in five years' time? From shifting loyalty among younger generations to whether the concept of a "main bank" will even exist by the end of the decade, Josh offers a grounded perspective on the gap between what financial services think customers want and what they actually need. A forward-looking conversation about trust, expectation, and whether banks and fintechs are truly listening.

Recorded live at Money 20/20 Europe, Bram Vreugdenhil, MD and Co-Founder of PaymentGenes, joins us to tackle one of fintech's most pressing questions: what does it actually take to build something that lasts? With funding tighter, valuations reset, and investors demanding real businesses rather than growth stories, Bram shares what he's learned about durability - what separates the fintechs that make it through from the ones that don't, whether the shift toward profitability is genuine or just good optics, and the single piece of advice he'd give any founder building in today's market. A candid conversation about resilience, discipline, and what the last few turbulent years have really taught the industry.

Recorded live at Web Summit Qatar, Ali Al Marjibi and Brett Pietersen join Kimberley Waldron and Ryan Woods to explore what founders can genuinely gain from taking their business onto the international stage. From forging cross-border partnerships to finding the courage to pitch in rooms far from home, Ali and Brett bring contrasting perspectives, and a shared conviction that showing up in the right room can change everything. A grounded conversation about visibility, timing, and the kind of momentum that only comes from being there in person.

Recorded live at Web Summit Qatar, Malik Shishtawi, Founder & CEO of MANGUSTEEN Middle East, joins Kimberley Waldron and Ryan Woods to unpack what actually makes a fintech event worth attending. From the deal-making that happens in the corridors to the growing weight of the Middle East on the global fintech map, Malik draws on his experience building at the intersection of finance and emerging markets to separate the signal from the noise. A candid conversation about community, content, and why the best events feel less like conferences and more like collisions.