Building, Breaking, and Rebuilding Fintech with Simon Taylor

📢 What happens when a bank insider becomes one of fintech’s boldest builders and most trusted voices?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy at Sardine, and the mind behind some of fintech’s most influential platforms - from Fintech Insider to Fintech Brainfood.Simon’s journey spans traditional finance, blockchain R&D at Barclays, co-founding the game-changing 11:FS, and now shaping strategy at Sardine. He’s advised regulators, launched top-rated podcasts, and helped define the conversation around what fintech can and should be.In this episode, Simon shares how storytelling fuels strategy, why authenticity beats hype, and what founders need to know when building in complex spaces like fraud, compliance, and infrastructure. From industry evolution to podcast revelations, it's a masterclass in what it means to think big and build smarter.Whether you're a fintech founder, content creator, or just someone who loves to nerd out on where this space is headed, this conversation is packed with insight, clarity, and a whole lot of candor.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!