This week, we're thrilled to host Drew Edwards, the CEO of Ingo Payments, on The TWIF Podcast.

In this episode, we dive into Drew's 25+ year history of founding and running fintech companies, how payments has evolved since the PayPal era, the most interesting challenges to tackle in American payments today, where Ingo sits in the fintech landscape, and whether Drew will ever run a public company again.

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Drew has a long history as a fintech leader, and offers some thoughtful personal reflections on his journey, lessons learned, and where he sees the future of fintech heading.

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Hey everyone, welcome to the This Week In Fintech Payments podcast series hosted by Julie VerHage Greenberg and Matthew Goldman!

In our first episode, we talked to Kiaan Pillay of Stitch and Yele Oyekola of Duplo, both payments companies that have a strong African presence. We cover how different regions in Africa differ from one another, the most common misconceptions, and the latest trends and innovations in the country.

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Lastly, thanks to Zero Hash for sponsoring this episode! Zero Hash supports 50+ global platforms and has compliantly onboarded close to 5 million people to crypto and stablecoins, and their platform has processed ~$20bn+ in transaction volume. If you want to design new and better mechanisms of payments and the transfer of value across brokerage, remittance, cross-border payments, payroll and commerce, go to Zerohash.com.

Special thanks to Canopy for sponsoring this week’s episode. Head over to Canopyservicing.com to learn more about how they’re powering some of the world’s leading fintechs’ and digital banks’ commercial loan programs.

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If you’re looking to expand your network and knowledge of fintech, look no further than the This Week In Fintech podcast. This engaging show brings together thought leaders from finance and technology sectors who share their experiences, insights, and innovative approaches.

In this week's episode, Peter Renton, co-founder of FinTech Nexus/LendIt, and Simon Taylor, head of content and strategy at Sardine, discuss their professional journeys and the evolution of fintech over the past decade. They share insights into the industry's surprises, mistakes and milestones, and whether fintech remains an attractive field for new graduates.

The discussion also delves into the high and low points of their careers and the future of fintech innovations, including AI integration and personal financial management apps.

Both Peter and Simon reflect on their personal highlights from the past year, emphasizing the importance of supportive networks and mentors. The conversation combines professional insights with personal anecdotes, providing a comprehensive view of the fintech industry's past, present, and future.

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Lastly, thanks to LoanPro for sponsoring this week's episode! If you’re in the market to streamline your lending processes or if you just want to see what next-gen loan management looks like, go to ⁠⁠loanpro.io⁠⁠ and book a demo. 

In this episode, we cover the latest fintech news, including key events such as Wells Fargo's new rent rewards credit card, Santander's global tech platform rollout, and NatWest's generative AI chatbot upgrade. We also dive into our Fintechionary to explain Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending, highlighting its ease of access, better rates, and societal impact. Plus, our 'Signals' segment reviews the impressive performance of public fintechs in H1 2024, noting key takeaways such as profitability wins, stock market volatility, and standout companies like Dave, Robinhood, and Nubank. Stay informed and ahead in the fast-paced world of fintech with us—all in just 10 minutes!

In this episode we break down the latest news, articles, events, and dive into our Fintechionary—all in just 10 minutes!

Don't miss out—stay informed and ahead in the fast-paced world of fintech with us!

Welcome back for the next episode of the Fintech OG series!

This week I'm excited to have Laura Spiekerman of Alloy and Aaron Frank of Lightspeed on the podcast. With each of them having more than a decade of fintech experience, these two offered incredible insights and advice. From nearly dying to then selling their company to Goldman Sachs and creating the Apple Card, to making the controversial decision to sell to banks (hello long sales cycles, regulation and small pool of customers), we dove in to what has defined their success and what the future of the space looks like.

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Lastly, thanks to LoanPro and Lithic for sponsoring this weeks episode! If you’re in the market to streamline your lending processes or if you just want to see what next-gen loan management looks like, go to ⁠loanpro.io⁠ and book a demo.

And whether you're a venture-backed startup or a mature company looking for robust APIs that can reliably handle your card transaction volume, Lithic may be the right choice. Contact their sales team at Lithic.com/contact to learn more.

In this episode we break down the latest news, articles, events, and dive into our Fintechionary—all in just 10 minutes! In this episode, we explore NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, explaining how it enables secure, fast, contactless payments and revolutionises data exchange. We also cover the latest fintech news and highlight this week's key fintech events. Plus, we dissect the dramatic downfall of Synapse, a once-promising fintech giant, unraveling their partnership troubles, regulatory missteps, financial inaccuracies, and toxic culture. Learn critical lessons from their mistakes to avoid becoming the next cautionary tale. Don't miss out—stay informed and ahead in the fast-paced world of fintech with us!

In this episode, Helen and Jeremy Tsui delve into the intricate challenges of managing debt for startups, particularly the complexities and compliance issues involved. Jeremy discusses how Finley aims to revolutionise corporate lending by applying consumer finance tools to streamline and expedite the process.

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Jeremy shares personal anecdotes, including a memorable pitch where investors questioned the existence of private credit, highlighting the need for clear communication in this industry.

Welcome back for the next episode of the Fintech OG series!

This week I'm excited to have Dan Rosen of Commerce Ventures and Luis Valdich of Citi Ventures on the podcast. Beyond their professional insights, both of them offered candid reflections on personal growth over their 10+ years in the space, what they thought would have been solved for by now but hasn't, and where fintech is headed next.

Don't forget to follow, like and share the podcast!

Lastly, thanks to Zero Hash for sponsoring this episode! Zero Hash supports 50+ global platforms and has compliantly onboarded close to 5 million people to crypto and stablecoins, and their platform has processed ~$20bn+ in transaction volume. If you want to design new and better mechanisms of payments and the transfer of value across brokerage, remittance, cross-border payments, payroll and commerce, go to Zerohash.com.