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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 46 MIN

Steve Hind | Lorikeet: The $50m AI Startup Every VC Wanted In.

from Fintech Chatter: Conversations with Fintech CEOs and Founders · host Dexter Cousins | Founder, Tier One People

If you're looking for AI Native leaders - start at www.tieronepeople.comSteve Hind is the co-founder and CEO of Lorikeet, an Australian AI startup that has raised more than $50 million USD to build AI concierges for high-regulation businesses in fintech, healthcare and energy. Lorikeet's customers include Airwallex, Linktree and Eucalyptus, the telehealth company recently acquired by Hims & Hers in a deal worth up to $1.15 billion.Before founding Lorikeet with former Google Brain researcher Jamie Hall, Steve worked in product roles at Stripe and climate tech company Watershed, following an earlier career at BCG and Bridgewater Associates and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He first connected with Dexter in 2019 while working in Silicon Valley. Here's what they discuss in this episode:00:00 Introduction01:32 Understanding Lorikeet and Its AI Concierge Solutions05:54 The Origin of Lorikeet and Its Founding Story09:50 Navigating the AI Landscape and Company Growth12:49 Regulatory Challenges in FinTech and AI Compliance15:12 The Role of AI in Compliance and Customer Relationships20:03 Steve's Career Journey and Lessons Learned23:51 The Art of Startup Hiring28:34 Navigating AI's Impact on Work33:36 The Future of Work and Leadership39:05 Optimism in the Age of AI41:57 Advice for Aspiring FoundersFind out more about careers - https://www.lorikeetcx.ai/careersSend us Fan MailConnect on with Dexter Cousins on LinkedinHire Exceptional Fintech TalentSubscribe on LinkedIn

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If you're looking for AI Native leaders - start at www.tieronepeople.com Steve Hind is the co-founder and CEO of Lorikeet, an Australian AI startup that has raised more than $50 million USD to build AI concierges for high-regulation businesses in fintech, healthcare and energy. Lorikeet's customers include Airwallex, Linktree and Eucalyptus, the telehealth company recently acquired by Hims & Hers in a deal worth up to $1.15 billion. Before founding Lorikeet with former Google Brain res...

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