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Launching a Fintech in Australia

Launching a Fintech in Australia

By Dexter Cousins on 21/09/2022

In this special episode, Dexter Cousins shares tips on launching a Fintech in Australia.

Executives from two UK Fintech, Mark Ledsham, COO of Currency Cloud and Matthew Tyrrell APAC Commercial Director of Codat join Dexter to share their Fintech expertise in this fireside chat recorded at the British Consulate in Sydney.

Recorded in September 2022 as part of the UK Department of International Trade Fintech delegation to Intersekt, Mark and Matt share how to successfully launch an international Fintech in Australia.

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About Tier One People

Founded by Dexter Cousins in 2016, Tier One People is on a mission to help Australia become the world leader in Fintech innovation.

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Tier One People helps companies like Revolut, TrueLayer and 10x build founding teams for launch in Australia.

And series A+ / ASX Listed Aussie Fintech like Lendi, Afterpay and 86 400 hire executive talent capable of delivering growth and scale.

If you are building a world-class Fintech venture and need help in hiring tier-one people contact us

Article written by Dexter Cousins
Founder of Tier One People and host of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.

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