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 Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges of core banking, the outdated technology in the banking sector, and how 10X Banking helps banks like Westpac and Chase innovate fast and move into the future.
We talk about fixing the banking technology silo problem, Antony's transition from a large bank to a startup, and his approach to creating a high-performance culture within 10x and how it differs to running a global bank.
Antony also shares his thoughts on the future of 10x Banking, fintech more broadly and the opportunities in the Australian market (and their partnership with Constantinople.) Plus we get his expert advice for any banking professional considering a move to fintech.
Find out more https://www.10xbanking.com/
"We can still have a positive impact in the world."
Antony Jenkins - 10x Banking
Chapters
00:00 From CEO to Fintech Founder
02:55 The Challenges of Core Banking
05:48 Defining the Problem in Banking
09:12 Building a Technology Solution
12:07 Navigating the Transition to Fintech
18:18 Creating a High-Performance Culture
27:28 The Future of Fintech
30:18 Opportunities in the Australian Market
31:42 Career Advice for Bankers
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