Payably operates in the fintech industry, providing payment infrastructure and monetization platforms for software companies, making it a relevant topic in the episode.
WePay was one of the early pioneering fintech startups discussed in-depth.
Dana Lawrence's background and expertise lie in the fintech industry, and the episode discusses the intersection of fintechs and traditional banking through BaaS partnerships.
As a financial technology company, Klarna is part of the broader fintech industry, and the episode touches on topics such as the rise of fintech companies, their competition with traditional banks, and the potential impact of emerging technologies like AI on the industry.
A major focus is Deciens' investment thesis around financial technology startups reinventing sectors like banking, payments, etc.
The entire episode revolves around Modern Treasury, a fintech startup that provides financial infrastructure for companies.
Mercury, the company co-founded by Akhund, operates in the fintech space, providing banking services for startups and entrepreneurs.
Lynn highlights her firm's focus on investing in fintech companies, particularly in areas such as credit, underwriting, and risk management.
Cooperty is a fintech (financial technology) platform, leveraging technology to address financial challenges related to property ownership and co-ownership.
Sheel Mohnot's firm, Better Tomorrow Ventures, is focused on investing in fintech companies, and the discussion covers several fintech-related topics and investments.
The podcast episodes cover a wide range of topics within the fintech industry, including the emergence of innovative fintech platforms, the challenges of navigating the regulatory landscape, the benefits of leveraging technology to streamline financial processes, and the impact of fintech on traditional banking and financial services.
For example, the episode 'Co-operty - Lynda Coker and Liz Rochaix: Streamlining the Co-ownership Journey' discusses a fintech platform that addresses housing affordability challenges, while 'Transitioning from Traditional Banking to Fintech - Dana Lawrence | #518' explores the intersection of fintech and traditional banking through Banking as a Service (BaaS) partnerships.
Other notable episodes include 'Bootstrap to Breakthrough: Building a Culture of Execution and Shared Values with Joseph Elias Phillips and William Corbera', which focuses on the founding story and culture of a fintech startup, and 'Building a Disruptive Payments Company (with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski)', which provides insights into the growth and evolution of a leading fintech company.