BANK ON IT

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 243 from an interview with Michael Gilroy,  from when he was a partner at Canaan Partners.  Currently he’s a general partner at Coatue Management.  This nugget is on the origin of embedded finance.  What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Michael Gilroy: Michael is a general partner at Coatue Management, prior to that he was a partner at Canaan Partners. About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Daniel Döderlein founder & CEO of  Auka.  Auka developed the first mobile payments platform in the Nordics and launched the first mobile payments solution in Norway.  Daniel is a multi exited founder.  Throughout his life he’s built many companies.        Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's remote interview with Peter Colis from Ethos.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system ListenDeck. John’s also a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Maelis Carraro Director of the Catalyst Fund .  Catalyst Fund first launched in 2016, with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and JP Morgan Chase & Co.. It was created to support entrepreneurs who are building affordable, accessible and appropriate solutions that improve the financial health of underserved communities in emerging markets. Between 2016 and 2019, Catalyst Fund accelerated 25 inclusive fintech startups across 14 emerging markets.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's remote interview Daniel Döderlein from Auka.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite i

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 248 from an interview with Kalpesh Kapadia,  Cofounder & CEO of Deserve. This nugget is on Founder/product fit and recruiting.  What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Kalpesh Kapadia: Kalpesh Kapadia’s is co-founder & CEO of Deserve.  Prior to co-founding Deserve he was one of the foremost analyst/investors in Wall Street’s tech sector. In 2004 he was ranked the #1 analyst in the US across all sectors by the Wall Street Journal.  About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsi

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Nadav Samet Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer of TrueAccord.  TrueAccord is a debt-collection platform that uses behavioral analytics, machine learning through an omni-channel and digital collections.  Nadav co-founded TrueAccord with his brother Ohad Samet back in 2013.  TrueAccord has investors such as Nyca, Khosla Ventures, Arbor Ventures and more.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's remote interview Maelis Carraro from Catalyst Fund.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Chase Gilbert, Co-founder & CEO of Built.  Built is a provider of secure, cloud-based construction lending software.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Next Tuesday's remote Nadav Samet from TrueAccord.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system called ListenDeck. John’s also a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry.  Stay in

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 281 from an interview with Sam Bobley,  Cofounder & CEO of Ocrolus. This nugget is on taking an outside concept and applying it to fintech.   What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Sam Bobley: Sam is cofounder and CEO of Ocrolus, a fintech startup that uses machine learning to read paper documents. When lenders like OnDeck and SoFi evaluate prospective customers, they use Ocrolus to read people's bank statements, speeding up the approval process. About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Al Karim Somji Co-founder & CEO of Zafin.  Zafin is an enterprise banking software company with a technology platform that spans across global retail and commercial banks managing dynamic products, pricing, billing, loyalty, and revenue optimization.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday’s remote Chase Gilbert from Built.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system called ListenDeck. John’s also a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enth

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Ham Serunjogi Co-founder & CEO of Chipper Cash.  Chipper is the largest mobile cross-border money transfer platform in Africa.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday’s remote Al Karim Somji from Zafin.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system called ListenDeck. John’s also a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry. 

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 264 from an interview with Michael Mandel,  Cofounder & CEO of Compstak. This nugget is on Building a data startup VS SaaS.  What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Michael Mandel:  Michael is Co-Founder & CEO of CompStak, a platform for crowdsourcing commercial real estate information.  A 500 Startups alum, he has been named 30 Under 30 in Real Estate New York and National Rookie of the Year by Grubb & Ellis.  About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Stree

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Doug Scott Co-founder & CEO of Ethic.  Ethic is a tech-driven asset manager that powers the creation of ESG investment portfolios.  Ethic is a portfolio company of Nyca.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursdays remote Ham Serunjogi from Chipper Cash.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system called ListenDeck. John’s also a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Colin Walsh,  Co-founder & CEO of Varo.  After three years and multiple rounds of applications, the FDIC approved Varo’s application to become a national bank that can hold customer deposits.  Until now, fintech firms have managed to partner with community & regional banks. Varo is the first consumer fintech of its kind to get the FDIC’s approval.       Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's remotely recorded interview with  Doug Scott from Ethic.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He’s a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 268 from an interview with Paul Desmarais III,  Cofounder Portag3 recorded live during Canada Fintech Forum back in October 2019. This nugget is on 3 characteristics every founder should have.  What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Paul Desmarias III: Paul is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sagard Holdings and is based in Montreal. He is also the Executive Chairman of Portag3 Ventures and a Senior Vice-President of Power Financial and Power Corporation, as well as Chairman of Wealthsimple and Peak A

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Ashok Narasimhan,  Co-founder & CEO of Omnyway,  Omnyway connects the in-person retail payment POS system to a digital experience.  Ashok has successfully exited from 4 companies and was one of the original founders of Verifone.     Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's remotely recorded interview with  Colin Walsh from Varo.   About the host: John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He’s a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry.  Stay in

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Toan Huynh,  Toan successfully exited from her company CloudSherpas to Accenture back in 2015.  Now she invests in fintech founders as an angel.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's remotely recorded interview with  Ashok Narasimhan from Omnyway. About the host:   John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He’s a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry.  Stay in the fintech know by subscribing to ‘Bank On It’, Follow John on LinkedIn, Twi

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 277 from an interview with Ben Duranske,  Cofounder & CEO of Beam. This nugget is on Innovating AML. What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Ben Duranske: Ben is a fintech compliance and product leader with deep experience across the financial services, regulatory, and technology industries. Before co-founding Beam, Ben served as Chief Compliance Officer of Facebook Payments from the subsidiary's 2010 formation through mid-2015. Prior to Facebook, Ben worked at PayPal, and before that, he represented payments

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Reichen Kuhl, Co-founder and President of LeaseLock.  LeaseLock eliminates deposits, bonds and guarantors for renters. Instead of a heavy deposit they pay a monthly fee that generates over $5,000 in coverage (i.e the amount a typical security deposit will cover)  for the property on every lease.  Prior to LeaseLock Reichan competed in and won the Amazing race. To prove out the LeaseLock model he personally co-signed in about $400,000 of leases and had 100% success rate.     Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's remotely recorded interview with Toan Huynh successfully exited founder and fintech investor. About the host:   John, is the

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Nima Ghamsari , Co-founder and CEO of Blend.   Blend is a Silicon Valley technology company in the consumer lending ecosystem. Blend's technology delivers speed and efficiency to lenders, so they can serve the modern borrower and safely navigate the industry's changing rules and regulations. Founded in 2012, Blend is backed by Greylock Partners, Emergence Capital, 8VC, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nyca, Max Levchin, and other leading venture investors.    Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's remotely recorded interview with Reichen Kuhl from LeaseLock. About the host:   John, is the host of t

About this nugget: This nugget was pulled from episode 266 from an interview with Steven Smith,  Cofounder & CEO of Finicity. This nugget is on being a tech CEO and leading through multiple market downturns What is a nugget of the week?:  The host John Siracusa has recorded over 300 episodes as the host of the Bank On It fintech podcast where he interviews founders building the future of fintech and the VCS/Angels who fund them.  With each interview there’s this wow moment when the person interviewed has shared something really special, unique or a reminder on how founders or investors should think. So, here we are delivering those moments to you in the form of a bite sized nugget. About Steve Smith: Steve is the Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Finicity, a platform providing consumer-permissioned financial data and insights. Finicity was recently acquired by Mastercard for $825 million.    About the host:  John Siracusa, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.  

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with David Gurle , Founder and CEO of Symphony.   Symphony is a financial communications and collaboration software.  David is a multi exit entrepreneur and Symphony has raised it’s series E to date.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's remotely recorded interview with Nima Ghamsari from Blend. About the host:   John, is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin.   He’s a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s in the center of the fintech ecosystem, keeping current with the ever-innovating industry.  Stay in the fintech know by subscribing t