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Fintech Takes

Alex Johnson
Fintech
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Banking As a Service
Visa
Chime
Federal Reserve Master Accounts
Consumer Protection
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Fintech Trends
New York Fintech Week
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Nayaone
Revenew
Bank Health
Stock Prices
Bloomtech
Pay By Bank
Tabapay
Large Language Models

Fintech moves fast. But here at Fintech Takes, Alex Johnson and his rotating panel of guests move faster so that you can stay on top of the latest and greatest news in the industry without breaking a sweat. Welcome to Fintech Takes—the place where fintech’s biggest nerds come to sit back, relax, and completely geek out. Join Alex and a lineup of fintech’s brightest minds as they dissect what’s hap... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Milotich
CEO of Marqeta
Marqeta
Episode: The Future of Issuing with Marqeta’s CEO
Jen Tescher
CEO and founder of the Financial Health Network
Financial Health Network
Episode: The $455B Reality of Financial Health
Tanay Jaeel
Head of Product for Stripe Capital
Stripe
Episode: Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 2: Distribution (with Tanay Jaeel at Stripe)
Prashant Fuloria
CEO of Fundbox, knowledgeable in small business lending.
Fundbox
Episode: Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 1: The State of SMB Lending
Steve Smith
Co-founder of Finicity and CEO of Invela Network, an expert in Open Banking
Invela Network
Episode: Risk, Rules, and the Gaps in Open Banking
Dan Murphy
Founder of Sunset Park Advisors and former member of the CFPB, expert in Open Banking policy
Sunset Park Advisors
Episode: Risk, Rules, and the Gaps in Open Banking
Todd Taylor
Co-head of Intellectual Property and co-head of Commercial and Technology Transactions at Moore & Van Allen
Moore & Van Allen
Episode: Risk, Rules, and the Gaps in Open Banking
Dara Buckley
Founder of Increase
Increase
Episode: Fintech Takes x Pipe Vertical SaaS: Fintech Disruption by a Thousand Cuts Episode 6: Scaling Up
Lacey Ford
Chief Marketing Officer at ABC Fitness
ABC Fitness
Episode: Fintech Takes x Pipe presents Vertical SaaS: Fintech Disruption by a Thousand Cuts Episode 5: Go To Market

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Alex Johnson
Host and creator with extensive knowledge in fintech and technology.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
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    These guys are witty and bring new concepts and ideas to my attention. Subscribed.

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#224
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Fintech Takes x Pipe Vertical SaaS: Fintech Disruption by a Thousand Cuts Episode 6: Scaling Up
Q: What advice would you give to someone newer in Vertical SaaS?
Start with money movement, as it is a core necessity, before moving into storage and lending solutions, and always ensure that such features align with actual user needs.
Fintech Takes x Pipe Vertical SaaS: Fintech Disruption by a Thousand Cuts Episode 6: Scaling Up
Q: How would you talk to executives at a Vertical SaaS company about how they should be thinking about staying agile and continuing to innovate?
Focus on staying close to the user and watch for their grievances. Understand whether they still belong to your core segment and address their pain points.
The Launch of Facing Credit
Q: How is the macroeconomic picture looking for lending and credit?
The near-term outlook suggests growth but with significant uncertainty, particularly for subprime and lower-income borrowers as economic conditions strain their ability to pay.
The Launch of Facing Credit
Q: What is your insight on open banking and cash flow underwriting?
The recent pricing agreements with data aggregators like Plaid show that cash flow underwriting remains robust and that banks want to recover costs associated with API usage for data sharing.
The Launch of Facing Credit
Q: What is happening with student loans right now?
There has been a significant disruption in the student lending ecosystem, particularly after the resumption of loan repayments, which has resulted in poor credit scores and increased default risks.

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This podcast centers on the fast-paced world of fintech, offering insightful discussions on key industry developments and regulatory changes. The host and a rotating panel of experts analyze the latest innovations, significant news stories, and challenging questions facing the fintech and banking sectors. Noteworthy segments often include interviews with industry leaders and critical examinations of business models shaping the future of finance. The dynamic and often humorous exchanges between the hosts and their guests contribute to a unique blend of entertainment and education, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern financial services and technologies.

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