In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, Jade Maravillas sit down with Stuart Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer at Credilinq.ai and founder of Hoolah, Asia’s first BNPL platform, to discuss the evolution of payments, the opportunities within B2B BNPL, and lessons from startup success and failure. With years of experience leading sales at Worldpay and building a high-growth fintech business, Stuart shares his insights on how B2B BNPL is unlocking new growth opportunities for merchants and suppliers alike.
🔹 Topics Covered:
- The evolution of the payments landscape in Asia
- The rise (and challenges) of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in both B2C and B2B
- How B2B BNPL is creating new opportunities in retail and e-commerce
- Key lessons from building and exiting Hoolah
- The shift from corporate leadership to fintech entrepreneurship
- Market consolidation vs. fragmentation in payments
- What it takes to differentiate in a crowded market

🔗 Connect with Stuart Thornton & Credilinq.ai:
Website: www.credilinq.ai

LinkedIn: Stuart Thornton

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