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Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders

Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter and Founder

Fintech Chatter Podcast has been leading conversations with Fintech founders since 2019!Join the Fintech Chatter Podcast, where we dive into the world of fintech with industry leaders and innovators.Brought to you by Tier One People, Australia"s leading executive search and recruitment firm for fintech ventures.Each episode features an exclusive interview with a Fintech leader, uncovering their secrets to success and the lessons learned along the way. Fintech Chatter has become the archive for

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35:49

Global Bank CEO Turns Fintech Founder - Antony...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/04/06

Dexter Cousins interviews Antony Jenkins, the CEO and founder of 10X Banking, the core banking platform that makes banking ten times better. Antony stands out in Fintech as the global CEO of Barclays who decided to start a fintech. Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges of core banking, the outdated technology in the banking sector, and how 10X helps banks like Westpac and Chase innovate fast. We talk about fixing the banking technology silo problem, Antony's transition from a larg...

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2:59

Antony Jenkins, 10x Banking - Trailer

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/04/04

Antony Jenkins, CEO and Founder of 10x Banking joins Dexter Cousins to talk about the Future of 10x and the Fintech Industry - Full interview available Monday 7th April Send us a text Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/ Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

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52:37

The Bootstrap Journey of a Fintech Founder - Julian...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/03/30

In this episode of Fintech Chatter, Dexter Cousins interviews Julian Fayad, CEO of LoanOptions.ai about the challenges and advantages of bootstrapping a fintech company from the ground up. LoanOptions.ai aims to revolutionise the loan application process. Julian shares insights into how they’re using AI to build a mobile first loan application process. Julian first appeared on the show in 2023. We chat about his progress and the lessons he has learned over the past two years. Julian als...

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53:26

Athena, The Heroes Journey - Michael Starkey and...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/03/22

In this episode of Fintech Chatter, Dexter Cousins chats to Nathan Walsh and Michael Starkey, Co-Founders of Athena Home Loans. Making their long awaited return to the show, Nathan and Michael discuss their journey over the past four years, and the insane challenges they’ve had to navigate as interest rates rose rapidly and funding markets dried up. According to Wikipedia Athena was the patron goddess of heroic endeavor; she was believed to have aided the heroes Perseus, Heracles, Bel...

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57:23

What Happens To Fintech Companies AFTER Raising a...

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2025/03/13

In this episode of Fintech Chatter, host Dexter Cousins speaks with Di Challenor and Macgregor Duncan, co-founders of Constantinople, about their journey in building the Operating System for banks. Constantinople is the most ambitious startup in Fintech, tackling the most complex problem in Fintech, rethinking how banks become fully digital. Tune in as Mac and Di discuss the challenges of winning banking clients, the importance of establishing trust, and the strategies behind their succ...

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47:06

Inside 1835i: A New Era of Corporate Venture Capital...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/03/10

In this episode of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i, about the evolution of corporate venture capital in Australia’s banks. Justin shares insights on the structure and strategy of 1835i, its investment thesis, and the importance of aligning with ANZ's overarching strategy. We get Justin's top tips for partnering with a CVC, his thoughts on the future of fintech in Australia, and what he sees as the Biggest untapped opportunity in F...

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49:19

The FUTURE of Fintech TODAY - Vincent Gramoli,...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/02/27

Vincent Gramoli - RedBelly Network Dexter Cousins invites Vincent Grimoli, Founder and CTO of RedBelly Network to this week's Fintech Chatter Podcast. Vincent charts his journey in the blockchain environment from academia to entrepreneurship. He outlines the innovative approach RedBelly Network takes towards the tokenisation of real-world assets and the need for collaboration between Tradfi and Defi. Vincent shares insights on blockchain technology safety measures, the importance ...

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52:26

Using AI Agents to Launch a Fintech in 2025 - Simon...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/02/24

Dexter Cousins speaks with Simon Lee, founder of Teamified, about the transformative role of AI in startups and recruitment. We discuss tactics on how to build and rapidly scale a startup by harnessing an offshore workforce augmented by AI agents. We also chat about the impact of AI on jobs and hiring, venture capital and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in Australia. And we also unravel why Fractional Executives may not be the right solution for Fintech startups. Simon shares...

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52:08

Spriggy, a Masterclass in Scaling Consumer Fintech:...

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2025/02/20

The Spriggy story returns to Fintech Chatter Podcast! Five years after his debut, our most-requested guest ever is back with insights you can't afford to miss. Dexter Cousins chats to Alex Badran, the founder of Spriggy, a fintech app designed to help parents teach their children about money management. This isn't just another success story - it's a masterclass in scaling consumer fintech in a challenging market. Alex shares his decade-long journey with Spriggy, its growth to over one mil...

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1:47

How to get to one million customers - Alex Badran...

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2025/02/19

🎯 1M+ paying users 🇦🇺 Australian market 💡 One remarkable journey The Spriggy story returns to Fintech Chatter, five years after their debut. Our most-requested guest ever is back with insights you can't afford to miss. Follow now - premiering Friday, Feb 21st. Send us a text Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/ Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

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48:56

Sean O'Malley, AMP Bank - Evolving Small Business and...

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2025/02/13

Dexter Cousins welcomes Sean O'Malley CEO of AMP Bank for his Fintech Chatter debut. It's been a BIG week for AMP Bank as they launched their new digital mobile-first bank aimed at helping small business owners manage their business and personal finances. Dexter and Sean discuss the role of technology in modern banking and how an established financial institution tackles innovation. Sean and Dexter uncover AMP’s extensive research on the needs of small businesses and the need for more h...

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44:07

Revolut's Path to 50 Million Customers

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2025/02/06

Matt Baxby - Revolut Dexter welcomes back friend of the show, Matt Baxby, CEO of Revolut Australia, to talk about their remarkable growth to 50 million customers globally. It’s been five years since Tier One People placed Matt into the Country CEO role at Revolut. Matt shares his journey over the last five years, discusses the challenges and strategies involved in building a digital bank in Australia, the importance of reaching profitability, and the unique approach Revolut has taken to...

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1:45

Matt Baxby - Revolut Trailer

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/02/05

A little taste of what is to come in this weeks Fintech Leader episode of Fintech Chatter. Matt Baxby, CEO of Revolut Australia joins Dexter Cousins to take about his five years with Revolut, their remarkable growth to 50 million customers, the path to profitability and what it takes to succeed at a Fintech unicorn. Send us a text Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/ Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

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6:52

Meritocracy: The Key to Diversity - Dexter's Rant

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2025/02/03

In this rant, Dexter Cousins discusses the ongoing debate between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI) in hiring practices. He argues that while diversity is essential, it should not come at the expense of merit. Dexter highlights the importance of hiring based on meritocracy to improve business performance and shares insights from the McKinsey Report on diversity's impact on financial returns. He highlights the need for com...

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39:37

The Future of Cross-Border Payments with Tristan...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/01/30

About this EpisodeDexter Cousins talks with Tristan Dakin, Country Manager at Wise on the Fintech Chatter Podcast. They chat about the innovative solutions Wise provides in the payments technology space and the complexities of instant payments. Tristan speaks about the company's growth and the challenges of operating in a highly regulated environment.He shares insights into Wise's culture, the importance of transparency in financial services, and the future of fintech in Australia.About WiseW...

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49:00

Fintech Predictions 2025 with Danny Levy - Money 20/20

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/01/29

About this Episode Dexter Cousins calls in the expert for the annual Fintech Predictions 2025! We welcome Danny Levy Managing Director, Asia & ANZ for Money 20/20. Dexter and Danny discuss the evolution & significance of Money 2020 and they chat about the unique experience and the rigorous selection process undertaken for speakers.Danny shares insights on trends for 2025, highlighting the rapid changes in the banking scene, the rise of digital payments, and the opportunities in embedd...

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6:45

Dexter's Rant - The War For Talent is Over!

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/01/27

After receiving great feedback on our LinkedIn posts this year, Dexter has decided to record a weekly rant sharing his thoughts and insights on leadership, careers and Fintech.In this very first episode, Dexter discusses the impact of AI on the job market, AI is indeed replacing jobs rather than just augmenting them. He highlights the shift in focus from hiring based on technical skills to leadership capabilities, reflecting a broader trend in Fintech. Dexter also provides insights on ho...

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40:13

Fintech For Social Good: Craig Carroll of JustFund

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/01/23

About this Episode Dexter Cousins interviews Craig Carroll, co-founder of JustFund, one of Australia's fastest-growing startups.Craig shares their innovative approach to solving a problem that creates untold stress on those seeking divorce - lending for family law fees.With a background as a serial entrepreneur, Craig shares insights on navigating uncertainty, his lessons learned from the US market, the importance of company culture, and the role of AI in enhancing client service. Dexter gets...

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45:51

Special Episode! Building High-Performance Cultures...

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2025/01/17

In this special episode of Fintech Chatter, host Dexter Cousins speaks with Paul Roos, an AFL legend and founder of Performance by Design. They explore the parallels between elite sports and startup culture, discussing how founders and leaders can build high-performance teams on a budget! Paul shares insights from his trophy winning coaching career, steering the Sydney Swans to their first title in 72 years! The culture Roosy built at the club is still legendary 20 years later. He's spent the...

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41:35

Rob Lincolne - Paydock Ep. 201

Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders ·

2024/12/13

About this EpisodeDexter Cousins welcomes Rob Lincolne, Founder & CEO of PayDock to the latest episode of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.Rob shares Paydock's unique position in the payments ecosystem with a deep-dive into payments orchestration and the importance no-code solutions.He discusses the challenges of attracting top talent, and the complexities of building a global team. He highlights the resilience his team in Ukraine who have operated under tough conditions since 2022.Rob shares ...

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