Best Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter Podcasts (2025)

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Indebted, Global Expansion, Series C and Lessons Learned - Josh Foreman 51:09

5d ago51:09

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Dexter welcomes back Josh Foreman to discuss their global expansion and recent Series C capital raise. Josh first appeared on the show in 2020 and he shares the lessons he has learned from writing Indebted's first line of code to launching in 7 countries! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Indebted and Its Mission 03:04 The Evolution of Technology in D…

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Global Bank CEO Turns Fintech Founder - Antony Jenkins, 10x Banking 35:49

26d ago35:49

35:49

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 Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges of core banking, the outdated technology in the banking sector, and how 10…

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Antony Jenkins, 10x Banking - Trailer 2:59

29d ago2:59

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Antony Jenkins, CEO and Founder of 10x Banking joins Dexter Cousins to talk about the Future of 10x and the Fintech Industry - Full interview available Monday 7th April Send us a text Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/ Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp…

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The Bootstrap Journey of a Fintech Founder - Julian Fayad, LoanOptions.ai 52:37

1M ago52:37

52:37

In this episode of Fintech Chatter, Dexter Cousins interviews Julian Fayad, CEO of LoanOptions.ai about the challenges and advantages of bootstrapping a fintech company from the ground up. LoanOptions.ai aims to revolutionise the loan application process. Julian shares insights into how they’re using AI to build a mobile first loan application proc…

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Athena, The Heroes Journey - Michael Starkey and Nathan Walsh 53:26

1M ago53:26

53:26

In this episode of Fintech Chatter, Dexter Cousins chats to Nathan Walsh and Michael Starkey, Co-Founders of Athena Home Loans. Making their long awaited return to the show, Nathan and Michael discuss their journey over the past four years, and the insane challenges they’ve had to navigate as interest rates rose rapidly and funding markets dried up…

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What Happens To Fintech Companies AFTER Raising a Record Seed Round? - Constantinople 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

In this episode of Fintech Chatter, host Dexter Cousins speaks with Di Challenor and Macgregor Duncan, co-founders of Constantinople, about their journey in building the Operating System for banks. Constantinople is the most ambitious startup in Fintech, tackling the most complex problem in Fintech, rethinking how banks become fully digital. Tune i…

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Inside 1835i: A New Era of Corporate Venture Capital - with Justin Greenstein 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

In this episode of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i, about the evolution of corporate venture capital in Australia’s banks. Justin shares insights on the structure and strategy of 1835i, its investment thesis, and the importance of aligning with ANZ's overarching strategy. We get Justin's top tips f…

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The FUTURE of Fintech TODAY - Vincent Gramoli, RedBelly Network 49:19

2M ago49:19

49:19

Vincent Gramoli - RedBelly Network Dexter Cousins invites Vincent Grimoli, Founder and CTO of RedBelly Network to this week's Fintech Chatter Podcast. Vincent charts his journey in the blockchain environment from academia to entrepreneurship. He outlines the innovative approach RedBelly Network takes towards the tokenisation of real-world assets an…

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Using AI Agents to Launch a Fintech in 2025 - Simon Lee, Teamified 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

Dexter Cousins speaks with Simon Lee, founder of Teamified, about the transformative role of AI in startups and recruitment. We discuss tactics on how to build and rapidly scale a startup by harnessing an offshore workforce augmented by AI agents. We also chat about the impact of AI on jobs and hiring, venture capital and the evolving landscape of …

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Spriggy, a Masterclass in Scaling Consumer Fintech: Alex Badran 52:08

2M ago52:08

52:08

The Spriggy story returns to Fintech Chatter Podcast! Five years after his debut, our most-requested guest ever is back with insights you can't afford to miss. Dexter Cousins chats to Alex Badran, the founder of Spriggy, a fintech app designed to help parents teach their children about money management. This isn't just another success story - it's …

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How to get to one million customers - Alex Badran chats Spriggy 1:47

2M ago1:47

1:47

🎯 1M+ paying users 🇦🇺 Australian market 💡 One remarkable journey The Spriggy story returns to Fintech Chatter, five years after their debut. Our most-requested guest ever is back with insights you can't afford to miss. Follow now - premiering Friday, Feb 21st. Send us a text Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders…

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Sean O'Malley, AMP Bank - Evolving Small Business and Personal Banking 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

Dexter Cousins welcomes Sean O'Malley CEO of AMP Bank for his Fintech Chatter debut. It's been a BIG week for AMP Bank as they launched their new digital mobile-first bank aimed at helping small business owners manage their business and personal finances. Dexter and Sean discuss the role of technology in modern banking and how an established financ…

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Revolut's Path to 50 Million Customers 44:07

3M ago44:07

44:07

Matt Baxby - Revolut Dexter welcomes back friend of the show, Matt Baxby, CEO of Revolut Australia, to talk about their remarkable growth to 50 million customers globally. It’s been five years since Tier One People placed Matt into the Country CEO role at Revolut. Matt shares his journey over the last five years, discusses the challenges and strate…

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Matt Baxby - Revolut Trailer 1:45

3M ago1:45

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A little taste of what is to come in this weeks Fintech Leader episode of Fintech Chatter. Matt Baxby, CEO of Revolut Australia joins Dexter Cousins to take about his five years with Revolut, their remarkable growth to 50 million customers, the path to profitability and what it takes to succeed at a Fintech unicorn. Send us a text Subscribe Newslet…

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Meritocracy: The Key to Diversity - Dexter's Rant 6:52

3M ago6:52

6:52

In this rant, Dexter Cousins discusses the ongoing debate between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI) in hiring practices. He argues that while diversity is essential, it should not come at the expense of merit. Dexter highlights the importance of hiring based on meritocracy to improve business perfo…

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The Future of Cross-Border Payments with Tristan Dakin - Wise 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

About this Episode Dexter Cousins talks with Tristan Dakin, Country Manager at Wise on the Fintech Chatter Podcast. They chat about the innovative solutions Wise provides in the payments technology space and the complexities of instant payments. Tristan speaks about the company's growth and the challenges of operating in a highly regulated environm…

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Fintech Predictions 2025 with Danny Levy - Money 20/20 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

About this Episode Dexter Cousins calls in the expert for the annual Fintech Predictions 2025! We welcome Danny Levy Managing Director, Asia & ANZ for Money 20/20. Dexter and Danny discuss the evolution & significance of Money 2020 and they chat about the unique experience and the rigorous selection process undertaken for speakers. Danny shares ins…

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Dexter's Rant - The War For Talent is Over! 6:45

3M ago6:45

6:45

After receiving great feedback on our LinkedIn posts this year, Dexter has decided to record a weekly rant sharing his thoughts and insights on leadership, careers and Fintech. In this very first episode, Dexter discusses the impact of AI on the job market, AI is indeed replacing jobs rather than just augmenting them. He highlights the shift in foc…

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Fintech For Social Good: Craig Carroll of JustFund 40:13

3M ago40:13

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About this Episode Dexter Cousins interviews Craig Carroll, co-founder of JustFund, one of Australia's fastest-growing startups. Craig shares their innovative approach to solving a problem that creates untold stress on those seeking divorce - lending for family law fees. With a background as a serial entrepreneur, Craig shares insights on navigatin…

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Special Episode! Building High-Performance Cultures in Fintech - Paul Roos 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

In this special episode of Fintech Chatter, host Dexter Cousins speaks with Paul Roos, AFL legend and founder of Performance by Design. They explore the parallels between elite sports and startup culture, discussing how founders and leaders can build high-performance teams on a budget! About Paul Paul shares insights from his trophy-winning coachin…

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Rob Lincolne - Paydock Ep. 201 41:35

5M ago41:35

41:35

About this Episode Dexter Cousins welcomes Rob Lincolne, Founder & CEO of PayDock to the latest episode of the Fintech Chatter Podcast. Rob shares Paydock's unique position in the payments ecosystem with a deep-dive into payments orchestration and the importance no-code solutions. He discusses the challenges of attracting top talent, and the comple…

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Australia's Insurtech Boom with Simon Schwarz - FreightInsure 41:39

5M ago41:39

41:39

Fintech Chatter is brought to you by Tier One People - the executive search firm dedicated to connecting high-growth fintech companies with exceptional leadership talent. About this Episode In the latest episode of Fintech Chatter, host Dexter Cousins chats to Simon Schwarz, Co-Founder and CEO of FreightInsure, about his journey from fintech to ins…

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Exploring Fintech with Joel Yarbrough: Moment's Impact on Africa's Digital Payments 45:04

5M ago45:04

45:04

About this Episode In Episode 198 of the FintechChatter podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Joel Yarbrough, CEO of Moment. Joel, an OG fintech leader, discusses his global journey with roles at PayPal, Grab, and now Moment, where he's tapping into Africa's fintech opportunities. Dexter and Joel discuss the qualities of successful individuals in star…

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Joel Yarbrough Trailer 3:32

5M ago3:32

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Dexter Cousins shares an update from Tier One People with some exciting news on Executive hires. And a snippet from a fantastic podcast episode with Joe Yarbrough, CEO of Moment. Send us a text Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/ Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp…

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Liam Millward - Instant 2024 47:48

5M ago47:48

47:48

About this Episode In episode 198 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast, host Dexter Cousins reconnects with Liam Millward, CEO and Co-Founder of Instant. They discuss the remarkable growth and evolution of Instant since their last conversation. Liam shares insights on shifting from a product-focused mindset to a revenue-driven approach, navigating challe…

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Graham Strain - Citoplus Ep 196 41:36

6M ago41:36

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About this Episode In Episode 196 of the Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by Graham Strain, Co-Founder of Citoplus a digital platform for commercial broking. The Citoplus Journey Dexter and Graham look back at their first meeting and discuss Graham's journey from traditional Banking to Start up. His recognition that he was a transf…

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2024 Singapore Fintech Festival Highlights with Kristofer Rogers 53:38

6M ago53:38

53:38

In this special episode of Fintech Chatter, host Dexter Cousins and guest Kristofer Rogers of Volt.io discuss the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, highlighting its scale, the quality of discussions, and the global interest in fintech. They explore themes of financial health, geopolitical impacts, interoperability, and the future of embedded finance…

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Paul Weingarth - Slyp Ep. 195 48:02

6M ago48:02

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We have a great Fintech Chatter Podcast for you this week, a transformative piece in more ways than one. Dexter Cousins caught up with Paul Weingarth, Co-founder & CEO of Slyp, Australia’s only independent startup backed by all four major banks. About This Episode 12 months ago Paul and Slyp were in a challenging place. Paul's health and fitness ha…

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ANNA.Money: Ryan Edwards-Pritchard Ep. 194 39:25

7M ago39:25

39:25

In the latest episode of the Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter reconnects with Ryan Edwards-Pritchard, CEO of Anna.Money Ryan chats to Dexter about the recent merger of Cape and how he's joined forces with the UK's Anna.Money to bring a new approach to supporting the 2 million plus small businesses in Australia. About this Episode Ryan shares the bac…

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Mist - John Crutchley/Dave Malcolm Ep 193 48:16

8M ago48:16

48:16

In episode 193, Dexter Cousins sits down with Co-Founders John Crutchley and Dave Malcolm, the brains behind Mist, an innovative solution helping students organise their new life in Australia. It doesn’t sound glamorous, but it is an untapped market ripe for digital innovation. Dave and John share their vision for what promises to be a unique Finte…

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Robert Kassis - Digizoo 46:23

8M ago46:23

46:23

In this episode of the Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter sits down with Robert Kassis, a visionary leader and co-founder of DigiZoo, a digital consultancy supporting some of Australia’s most innovative Fintech including 86 400, Volt Bank, Afterpay Money, Constantinople and Greater Bank. DigiZoo is at the forefront of transforming businesses through i…

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Tim Buskens - HOPE Housing 42:09

9M ago42:09

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In Episode 191 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by Tim Buskens CEO of Hope Housing a not-for-profit initiative assisting Essential Service Workers. Dexter and Tim chat about the very real issue of home ownership in Australia for essential workers, as they battle to afford housing closer to where they work. About Hope Housing…

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Chad West - Growing Revolut from 50k - 20m Customers! 49:29

9M ago49:29

49:29

In episode 190 of Fintech Chatter Dexter Cousins is joined by Chad West, VP of Marketing for Argent. Dexter first met Chad in 2018 when Chad was VP of Marketing for Revolut. Tune in as they talk about Chad's journey from UK Politics to UK Fintech and now the world of digital assets. About Argent - Argent is the world's most simple and secure smart …

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Pablo Gil Brusola - Prophero 41:49

10M ago41:49

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In episode 189 of Fintech Chatter Dexter Cousins is joined by Pablo Gil Brusola, CEO of PropHero. About PropHero PropHero, founded in July 2021, is Australia’s leading PropTech platform redefining property investment through cutting-edge data & AI technologies. The platform empowers over 1000 clients worldwide to craft high-return, low-risk propert…

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Stevie-Ann Dovico - Beyond Bank 44:33

10M ago44:33

44:33

In episode 188 of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by Stevie Ann Dovico, CIO of Beyond Bank. We know what you're thinking, This is a Fintech Podcast, why are you featuring a Community Bank? Back in 2020 Dexter made a bold prediction that talent would move from Fintech and Big banks to the community banking space, as they looked to …

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David Hanna - Finmo 44:46

11M ago44:46

44:46

In episode 187 of the Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by CEO of Finmo, David Hanna. David talks to Dexter about how he and the team are tackling a global problem affecting pretty much every SME. David shares his Fintech journey as the Head of Risk and Compliance at Paypal and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Rapyd. Tune in to …

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Erica Xie - Tanggram Emerging Fintech Leader 2024 33:29

11M ago33:29

33:29

Erica Xie joins Dexter Cousins to chat about Tanggram, a smart wealth-creating App that integrates investment with shopping rewards. The app provides a seamless wealth building journey to well-educated, young people who have stable income streams and financial goals. Co-founded with CEO Nick Tang in 2017, Tanggram is unique in that it supports a ma…

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Andrew Ward - Liquidise 50:45

1y ago50:45

50:45

In episode 185 of Fintech Chatter Dexter Cousins is joined by Andrew Ward, CEO and Founder of Liquidise. Hi, Dexter here with another great episode with another great Aussie Fintech founder. This week I chat with Andrew Ward about the launch of his latest venture, Liquidise. I'm excited to bring you this chat as Andrew has developed a solution that…

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Peita Piper - Avenue Bank 37:25

1y ago37:25

37:25

Meet Australia's newest bank CEO, Peita Piper of Avenue Bank. Avenue were recently granted a full ADI banking license and Dexter Cousins chats to Peita about their journey. In this episode Peita shares the strategy of Avenue and their focus on a niche business banking product neglected by banks, the bank guarantee. Avenue have digitised this paper …

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Pål Krogdahl - Fintech in the Nordics 45:18

1y ago45:18

45:18

In episode 182 of Fintech Chatter Podcast Dexter Cousins is joined by Pål Krogdahl, Director of Advisory at Samlink and co-host of Fintech Daydreaming Podcast. In this episode, Dexter chats with Pål Krogdahl about the Fintech scene in the Nordics. They talk through the latest customer trends and research based on 40-plus banks, revealing the key th…

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Stake - The Scaleup CEO Shuffle 49:36

1y ago49:36

49:36

Stake Co-Founders Matt Leibowitz and Dan Silver join Dexter Cousins in episode 182 of Fintech Chatter Podcast. In another one of our 'Origin Stories' Matt and Dan share their incredible journey from becoming friends to becoming business partners. Stake is one of Australia's most successful Fintech. They have raised US $93.5m to date with Tiger Glob…

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Zepto - Chris Jewell 44:35

1y ago44:35

44:35

Dexter Cousins is joined by Chris Jewell, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zepto, one of an emerging number of Fintechs to base themselves from Regional Australia. Zepto creates real-time, account-to-account [A2A] payment solutions for business. Founded in 2016 and backed by Airtree Ventures, Zepto is one of Australia's fastest growing Fintech. In this fi…

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2024 Fintech Predictions! 1:05:15

1+ y ago1:05:15

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Join us for a live recording of Fintech Chatter recorded at the CreditorWatch offices in Sydney. In part one Dexter Cousins is joined by guests from the podcast to review 2023 as we look back at the key events and share the amazing stories of fintech founders. Hear from Constantinople, Parpera, LoanOptions, Primer and Prospend. In part two Creditor…

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Honey Insurance - Richard Joffe 48:12

1+ y ago48:12

48:12

In episode 179 of Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter Cousins chats to Honey Insurance CEO Richard Joffe Making his Fintech Chatter debut Richard is CEO and founder of Honey Insurance, arguably Australia's hottest early-stage Fintech! Honey Insurance is the smarter way to protect your home and contents. Backed by RACQ, Honey uses sensors in the home to…

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Series B Capital Raise - Ada Guan, Rich Data Co 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

42:49

In episode 178 of Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by Ada Guan, CEO and Co-Founder of RDC (Rich Data Co). About this episode of Fintech Chatter Podcast Is there a viable use case for AI in banking? 🤔 Making her Fintech Chatter debut Ada Guan CEO of Rich Data Co shares how they are reinventing the way banks assess and provide credit…

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4 Year Anniversary Special 1:00:45

1+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Ryan Edwards-Pritchard from Cape joins Dexter as they celebrate the fourth anniversary of the very first episode of Fintech Chatter. Dexter delves through the archives picking his favourite memories from the podcast. And Ryan does a great job of interviewing dexter about the 4 year journey of Fintech Chatter Podcast. Thank you to all of our guests,…

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Mark Nagy - Fintech Chatter Revisited 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

Dexter Cousins invites Datamesh CEO Mark Nagy back on the show. Mark made his first appearance 12 months ago as part of our spotlight on the next wave of Aussie Fintech startups. One year on from his debut Mark shares his tips on how Datamesh secured $30m Series A funding in the midst of the downturn. Mark also shares his secrets for winning contra…

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Patrick Coghlan - CreditorWatch 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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In episode 175 Dexter is joined by a returning guest, Patrick Coghlan of CreditorWatch, a leading Australian data and technology company offering a complete suite of credit reporting products and data insights covering the entire customer lifecycle. About Patrick Coghlan Patrick is the CEO of CreditorWatch. In 2010, he became one of the three found…

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Prospend - Sharon Nouh: Breaking Stereotypes, Building Fintechs 💪 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

Dexter Cousins is joined by Sharon Nouh, Founder and CEO of Prospend in episode 175 of Fintech Chatter. Prospend automates and digitises all of the business spend processes for businesses. They build next-generation finance tools that empower businesses to make proactive financial decisions while also enabling their people to be more productive. Sh…

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Julian Fayad - LoanOptions.ai 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

Julian Fayad is the founder & CEO of LoanOptions.ai. Australia's first AI powered loan marketplace. It uses AI to match borrowers with the best loan options from over 75+ major banks and lenders to save them thousands of dollars and heaps of time with its one simple application form that does not impact the borrowers credit score. Julian represents…

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