Hey Fintech Friends ft Karta Digital Gift Cards

Welcome to this week’s episode. 0:00 Welcome to the fintech podcast. Fintechionary News Karta and their mission. 4:41 Introducing Karta and his mission. The pain point of gift cards. The need for gift cards in the UK. Bringing gift cards into the 21st century in a new way for younger people. What does the big plan look like for Karta? 11:26 Partnering with retailers in Australia. Gift card sales. Is the focus on brick-and-mortar stores still the best option for gift cards? 15:30 Gift cards, brick and mortar, and online. The culture of gift cards. The worst gift card experience. The two-fold effect of gift cards. What’s one fintech story we haven’t seen yet that we’re excited about? 22:02 Fintech hot takes today. Claire shares her regrets as a founder. The importance of survival and cash flow. The difference between working for a big company vs a startup? 25:44 The oh-shit moment. Quick Fire, Signals and Events 30:34