S5 Ep12: 2023’s Most Compelling Fintech Stories

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With the New Year quickly approaching, we’re finding it next to impossible to recall the sheer insanity that’s happened in the wild world of fintech over the past year… and trust us when we say, there’s been a lot that’s gone down. So we’ve brought Mary Ann Azevedo, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, onto the pod to help refresh your memory on everything that happened in 2023. From the shocking impact of the Silicon Valley Bank failure to the fraudulent JPMorgan Chase acquisition of Frank, and the difficulty major companies like Stripe faced in their managing their valuations, Alex and Mary Ann recap fintech in 2023. Plus, want to know what it takes to make a successful pitch to Alex or Mary Ann? Well, strap in tight because Mary Ann and Alex are sharing their most valuable insights on how to get your pitch past their inboxes. 00:00:00 - Recapping the Year in Fintech 00:03:41 - Proptech Startup Mortgage.com Struggles After Going Public 00:07:14 - The Ripple Effect of Silicon Valley Bank's Failure 00:17:14 - Fintechs Face Lower Valuations in 2022 00:27:15 - Lula: A Lean Fintech Success 00:29:04 - Ramp's Talent Attraction 00:31:27 - The Trend of Acquisitions in Fintech 00:38:02 - Fraudulent JPMorgan Chase Acquisition Raises Concerns 00:42:36 - Improving Pitching Techniques for Success 00:49:26 - The Importance of Exclusive News in Fintech 00:52:23 - How to Get on a Podcast Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Mary Ann: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannazevedo/ Follow Alex: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson

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With the New Year quickly approaching, we’re finding it next to impossible to recall the sheer insanity that’s happened in the wild world of fintech over the past year… and trust us when we say, there’s been a lot that’s gone down. So we’ve brought...

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