In episode 113 of Fintech chatter, Dexter Cousins chats to Josh Foreman, CEO and Founder of Indebted, a Fintech changing the world of consumer debt recovery for good.
Dexter recently caught up with Josh to record Indebted's People’s Choice Award podcast.
But we decided to record an extended version with bonus content for our loyal Fintech Chatter fans.
I have an in-depth chat with Josh about his approach to hiring and scaling the business, how he has tripled the size of the organisation, continued to bring in top talent and successfully introduced a 4 day work week
Josh also shares his approach to building a remote, high-performance culture where people can do their best work.
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Founded by Dexter Cousins in 2016, Tier One People is on a mission to help Australia become the world leader in Fintech innovation.
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 below.
112: 1835i - Monica Lewis and Lynda Coker
In episode 112 of Fintech Chatter Podcast Dexter Cousins is joined by Monica Lewis and Lynda Coker of 1835i.
1835i is the Ventures arm of ANZ bank. Combining the backing of a Global 50 bank with a team driven by innovation and disruption, 1835i builds and invests in businesses that are transforming financial services and beyond.
Monica and Lynda share how the 1835i Creation Lab partners with founders at different stages of their journey to design, build and launch new digital ventures.
They also discuss 1835i Ventures' approach to investing in leading emerging growth fintech like Lendi, Airwallex, Slyp, Valiant and Bud.
Relationships are a two-way street, Dexter asks Lynda and Monica how 1835i approaches partnerships.
And the kind of connections and access founders can expect to portfolio companies and ANZ and its partners.
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Matt Baxby - CEO Revolut Australia.
“I have dealt with a lot of recruiters over the years and I have found Tier One People to be super capable and quite different from others in the space.
I genuinely felt like they wanted to find the right candidate for Revolut, but also the right fit for the candidate.
In a service sector that has become more and more transactional, the value placed on trust and delivering for the long term have become diluted in importance.
However, the opposite is true for anyone looking to build a sustainable business built on great people.
I could see there was a strong value alignment between Tier One People and Revolut in this regard.”
Chloe has become one of the most sought-after advisors on digital assets and was recognised as Australia's Blockchain Leader of the Year and Professional Advisor of the Year at the Blockchain Awards 2021.
She supports the emerging digital asset industry to de-risk growth strategies, deploy capital, and engage with government policy.
Having spent 10 years of her career with the Federal Government, Chloe has served as a key contributor to policy processes in Parliament in both an internal and external capacity.
These have included the crypto-asset Senate Inquiry, National Blockchain Roadmap Lead to the Commonwealth Treasury, and as a representative on multiple Council of Financial Regulators blockchain and finance working groups.
Chloe sat on the Advisory Board of INATBA, as the represenative for the Australian Government, and was the Founder and Director of the APS Blockchain Network.
Chloe holds a number of board and advisory positions, including the appointed Strategic Policy Advisor to Blockchain Australia, and an Advisory Board member of the RMIT School of Economics, Finance, and Marketing.
Dexter and Chloe talk about:
- Reinventing your career and finding what gives you energy - Building a profile as a highly sought after Advisor - The challenges in scaling a consulting business - Where Australia ranks in digital asset innovation - How to get a consulting business off the ground
You can find out more on Genesis Block and Chloe https://genesisblock.com.au/
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Brian and Dexter talk about the next Delta in Fintech and where the biggest opportunities lie in the next decade, a little hint, it isn't Web3.
Brian shares his plans to launch a fund that will accelerate 30 sustainable fintech firms from around the world over the next 3 years.
They also discuss:
- Alternative paths to funding - The advantages of an accelerator like SBC - Is a founding CTO essential? - Melbourne vs Sydney
Who is Startup Bootcamp?
It is a global family of industry-focused programs providing early-stage tech founders support to rapidly scale their companies. This is done by giving founders direct access to an international network of mentors, partners, and investors in their industry.
SBC Australia is dedicated to solving the most pressing global issues by focusing specifically on energy, food, fintech and sport & events innovation.
Learn more about the sustainable Fintech Fund - https://www.startupbootcamp.com.au/
Follow Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjcollins87/
Fundabl helps founders turn their MRR into ARR. They offer software and other subscription-based businesses the ability to convert their monthly subscription payments into a lump sum cash advance. Fundabl simply advances customer contracts for a fixed discount and period. No dilution. No hidden goodies. That’s it!
Founded in Sydney, by a passionate team, they are on a mission to support the Australian start-up ecosystem.
Dexter chats to co-founders Ethan and David on:
- How their solution is changing the game for founders - The importance of retaining equity whilst scaling a Fintech - The importance of getting out to market quickly and winning the first client - Fundabls approach to hiring - The importance of relationships in a startup - Shared values and defining the behaviours everyone expects from each other - The health of the Aussie Fintech startup ecosystem
For more info www.fundabl.com
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In episode 108 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter Cousins features Sarah Wallis co-founder and COO of Skript, whose mission is to empower business and create simple and accessible solutions that connect any business to the world of Open Banking.
With know-how from her banking days along with her love of products, Skript just make life easier by providing the perfect mix. They take simple solutions, apply the tech rules and comply accordingly, so their products are not only API centric but are always built with the highest level of security.
Sarah is based out of Newcastle where she has been a driver of the tech scene for over 20 years. She is a payment industry expert, implementing payment solutions for a wide variety of organisations. With a background in the heavily regulated banking and insurance sector she has first-hand knowledge of the IT regulation requirements for large enterprises.
Having also worked as a project manager on enterprise level change initiatives Sarah has a track record of delivering large scale change securely and successfully. In 2021 Sarah will complete her Masters of Business Administration at the University of Newcastle.
When not at work Sarah is doing karate with her family or cuddled up with a book and two yellow dogs.
Karta is a world-first Gift Card issuance and distribution platform, connecting merchants and consumers without the need for software integrations.
A strategic partnership deal with CBA has provided new capital allowing them to capture a bigger share in the pre-paid card market in Australia, with growth estimated to top $40 billion in the next few years.
Having recently celebrated their 1st birthday, they chat to Dexter about resilience, and their commitment to get Karta off the ground. Sharing candid insights on
- Dealing with failure - Starting again - Finding the right cofounder - Leaving the corporate life for startup life - Finding a trillion-dollar niche - Attracting the right investors
Since 2016, Geora has been the global leader at the junction of blockchain and agriculture. They have worked with customers like CBH Group and Rabobank to deliver global firsts using blockchain technology.
Borne out of the blockchain pilot workstream within Australian agtech leader AgriDigital, Geora helps farmers, agribusinesses and financiers, build technology to increase liquidity and drive sustainable practices along supply chains.
About Bridie.
Fresh out of law school, Bridie landed at the junction of agriculture and blockchain; old versus new. Bridie is fascinated by technology, policy, and human behaviour, and since 2015 she's been applying these passions to build products for our most fundamental global industry, agriculture.
An active member of the Australian National Blockchain Roadmap, Supply Chain working group and Standards Australia Blockchain Technical Committee - Smart Contracts Working Group (IT-041), Bridie regularly speaks on blockchain and agriculture and has lent her expertise to a number of publications.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts (French and Politics) studying at both the University of Sydney and Sciences Po, Paris.
Dexter was fantastic to work with throughout the hiring process of my role with Domain Home Loans.
He provides strong advice and clear feedback to help throughout the recruitment journey.
He plays an outstanding role in bridging the client and candidates needs to get the best outcome for all involved.
Thanks, Dexter for all your support!
Simone Joyce, Chair of FinTech Australia.
Working with Dexter and Tier One People was one of the best choices we made at FinTech Australia. We needed to fill a position within the organisation, a very specific and critical role.
Dexter was able to distil all of our requirements into a powerful thesis about the type of person we would need and then presented an impressive list of vetted and recommended candidates.
Not only did Dexter help us find the right person for the role, but the entire process was also smooth and efficient.
Part of the reason that Dexter is so good at what he does is that he truly understands the unique demands of fintech and fundamentally believes in the positive impacts fintech can have on individuals and the wider economy.
In episode 101 Matt shares how Mobiquity is working with some of the world's biggest and most successful Fintech to deliver leading digital products.
Matt has over 20 years’ experience in banking and financial services - with prior experience at Citi Bank as SVP of technology and was instrumental in the merger of Misys into Finastra as Global Head of Payments and Cash.
As an authority in financial inclusion, diversity, sustainable banking and the bank of the future, Matt is a published author, appearing in the likes of The Times newspaper on the future of lending, Forbes magazine on digital banking during COVID-19 and Global Banking and Finance Review on the impact of the Metaverse on financial services.
Watch the interview on Fintech Chatter TV
Matt has also been featured alongside prominent academics such as Dr. Ben Caldecott, a British environmentalist and expert in sustainable finance at the University of Oxford and a UK Cabinet office strategic advisor. Matt is regularly invited to lecture at industry events, most recently speaking on the need for diversity at the Women in Finance Summit.
About Mobiquity
Mobiquity, part of Hexaware, is a full-service digital transformation enabler that delivers compelling digital products and services that serve a purpose, by blending strategy, creative and engineering together. Mobiquity harnesses a sector-agnostic approach to human-centered innovation applied with in-depth industry expertise.
Founded in 2011 with a focus on mobile technology solutions, Mobiquity has adapted to client needs across 9 different geographical locations, providing end-to-end omnichannel digital services to leading B2B and B2C brands.
Mobiquity’s global diverse team in excess of 55 nationalities within a team of 1200, power over 200 million user experiences every day. The company takes shared ownership and accountability throughout the entire clients’ project life cycle, enabling meaningful digital engagement and transformation success.
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