Fintechpodden

In this episode of Fintechpodden, the hosts Gustaf and Johan dive deep into the world of fintech with a special guest, Gunnar Rytterling, the co-founder and CEO of Lesslie. Gunnar shares his journey from a decade at Nordea to the creation of Lesslie, a disruptive force in the industry.The episode kicks off with an introduction where Gunnar reveals the driving force behind Lesslie and his vision for reshaping traditional banking for SMEs engaged in cross-border transactions. As a listener you are treated to a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of building a Fintech startup from the ground up. Gunnar's expertise in FX, cross-border payments, and regulatory landscapes lends a unique perspective to the evolving Fintech ecosystem. Learn more about Lesslie and connect with Gunnar om the links below: https://lesslie.se/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunnar-rytterling-3756005/

In this episode of Fintechpodden, Gustaf and Johan interview Emil Sunvisson, CEO of Qred. They discuss the journey of building Qred, a fintech company that provides easily accessible financing for small businesses. Emil shares his experiences as a serial entrepreneur and the lessons he learned from his previous startups. He also explains how Qred is bridging the gap in funding for small businesses and the benefits of their subscription-based loan model. The conversation also dives into the challenges of obtaining a banking license and the future plans for Qred, including their expansion into Germany. Tune in to learn more about Qred's mission and how they are empowering small businesses to thrive.

In this episode, hosts Gustav and Johan discuss the key happenings and takeaways in the fintech space for the year 2023. Major topics include the Silicon Valley Bank explosion and its effect on the venture, investment and fintech ecosystem, the volatile year for cryptocurrency with examples like Binance's regulatory issues and Solana's rise, the failure of Apple and Goldman Sachs' collaboration, the improvement in AI-assisted banking and payments and how open banking is gaining market traction. The episode wraps up with predictions for the future, including trends in cryptocurrency and AI affecting fintech, followed by the hosts' picks for the year's major 'flips' and 'flops'. 00:00 Introduction and Year Wrap Up 00:57 Reflections on 2023: The Silicon Valley Bank Explosion 03:21 The Reemergence of Cryptocurrencies 04:15 The Binance Scandal and its Impact 07:23 The Apple and Goldman Sachs Breakup 09:26 The Future of PSD3 12:42 Predictions for the Future of Fintech 20:08 The Role of AI in Fintech 29:09 Flips and Flops of the Year 42:03 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of FinTechpodden, hosts Gustav and Johan dive into the dynamic world of FinTech, discussing the latest trends and developments in the industry. They start by exploring the overall decline in funding within the FinTech industry, as well as the notable recovery in late-stage investments. The hosts also touch upon new regulations in the EU regarding crowdfunding platforms and the potential impact on the industry. They then shift their focus to IPO preparations of major FinTech companies like Klarna and Circle, speculating on the possibility of a Stripe IPO. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the surge in Ethereum and Bitcoin, including the role of spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) and institutional investment. Enjoy!

After some time off we are now finally back! In this episode we will do a quick recap of what has happened during our time off and talk about the plan going forward. Enjoy!