Given the environment we are in today I think it is important to hear from leading fintech venture capitalists to get their perspective on the state of fundraising and where the industry is going. This episode continues my semi-regular feature of leading VCs. My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One podcast is Tricia Kemp, a […]
Neha Narkhede of Oscilar On today’s episode, I am joined by Oscilar’s Co-Founders Neha Narkhede and Sachin Kulkarni. Neha, Sachin, and I talk about the founding story behind Oscilar, the importance of no code, the efficiency of out-of-the-box solutions, the benefits of engineering talent from all industries, the rising importance of fighting fraud, being married as co-founder, raising capital, and […]
Lending fintechs in Latin America is rising to a new challenge. The wave of digitization and online sales in countries such as Mexico is leading to new, untapped opportunities in the SME segment. Several of the most prominent fintech players in the country announced million-dollar investments in the past few months as they aim to […]
This month, Chilean lending startup Migrante announced the acquisition of Crediorbe, a motorcycle fintech in Colombia specializing in motorcycle loans. The deal will allow Migrante, which changed its name to Galgo (greyhound in Spanish), to expand its presence in the Andean region as it seeks to cater to immigrants in Latin America. The fintech company […]
While some firms are designed to pursue the ultra-wealthy, many are carving a niche in serving the investing needs of the rest of us. Two experts shared how it’s done properly at Fintech Nexus USA 2023 today. Stash CEO Liza Landsman and Union Square Ventures partner Rebecca Kaden discussed Investing for the 99% this morning. […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A recent conversation with her seven-year-old nephew reminded Ranjita Iyer about trust, one of the foundational elements of the financial system. Iyer, Mastercard’s SVP of Cyber & Intelligence Solutions, delivered a keynote speech at Fintech Nexus USA 2023 in New York City. She began by considering the world her nephew is […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — During uncertain times, a laser focus on consistency is the key to delivering growth and stability, BHG Financial COO Tyler Crawford said today at Fintech Nexus USA 2023. He shared his thoughts during Double Down on What You Know, a discussion with Fintech Nexus co-founder and chairman Peter Renton. These strategies […]
NEW YORK, N.Y — Hunter is landing in the U.S. Experian‘s experienced fraud prevention data network, which has existed since 1991 in other parts of the world, will be available to organizations in North America later this year. “We have a 35-percent uplift in fraud detection rates when people use our Hunter product,” Robert Boxberger, […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Embedded finance is one of the most popular trends in fintech, and two experts shared why it will drive modernization today at Fintech Nexus USA 2023. Marqeta CEO Simon Khalaf and Allen & Overy partner Alex Touma shared the stage on Thursday morning. Touma’s practice focuses on intellectual property and technology, […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — As one of the trailblazers in applying blockchain and Web3 technologies to traditional finance, Caitlin Long, CEO and founder of Custodia Bank, has had her fair share of dealings with regulators. On Day Two of Fintech Nexus USA, Long led the “How blockchain innovators can work with regulators” keynote to shed […]