S1E3: The Pitch by Garage: How the collapse of consumer travel pushed YouTrip to diversify its fintech services Ep 3

Synopsis: The Pitch by Garage is The Business Times’ new podcast hosted by NUS Alumni Ventures co-founder Vanessa Ho. It deep dives into startups and tech and provides key business building skills from business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts. The pandemic upended many businesses and forced them to pivot double time. Vanessa speaks to the CEO and co-founder of YouTrip to find out how they did it, when travel all but stopped, and how they stayed adaptable to now lead in the financial services space. Highlights of the conversation:  01:25 The effects of the pandemic and how YouTrip pivoted 05:50 Promoting the culture of innovation and adaptability 11:22 Where YouTrip is prioritising business growth now 15:10 YouTrip’s offering in the crypto space 16:23 How to keep well-positioned in the competitive consumer payments space Produced by: Vanessa Ho ([email protected]), Howie Lim and Ang Guang Zheng Edited by: Howie Lim --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP Spotify Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO Website: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow other BT podcasts: BT Money Hacks: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt Feedback to: [email protected] --- Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.