In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve sits down with Ben Ford, a fintech expert who’s been shaping Australia’s fintech landscape for over a decade. Ben shares his journey from corporate roles to becoming a key player in fintech, proptech, and logistics, recounting his early days with industry pioneers like Afterpay and Acorns. Beyond business, Ben opens up about his latest project—the Vanessa Ford Foundation, a new initiative inspired by personal loss and focused on mental health support for high-achieving professionals. <br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:18 – Introduction to Ben Ford and his fintech journey<br />01:20 – Early days with Afterpay, Acorns, and fintech in Australia<br />06:14 – The evolution of fintech and Ben’s insights on the sector’s future<br />10:03 – Challenges in open banking and new fintech opportunities<br />16:25 – Proptech and logistics: Ben’s latest ventures in tech<br />19:00 – Launching the Vanessa Ford Foundation and its mission<br />23:15 – Remembering Vanessa and the motivation behind the foundation<br />26:00 – Future goals for the foundation and mental health advocacy<br />30:12 – Ben’s thoughts on upcoming tech trends and the next wave of startups<br /><br />Don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring conversations with founders and innovators who are making an impact!<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support</a>.
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