Thought-provoking conversations with credit and fintech founders, builders, and investors.
Shawn Budde, credit industry veteran and co-founder of Ensemblex, is joined by the most interesting people in fintech, from seasoned experts at big-name firms to innovators building the next generation of start-ups. They share their stories and their on-the-ground perspective of the challenges and trends shaping fintech: AI hype, investors' outlook on fintech, emerging markets, the promises versus realities of the latest tech, evergreen wisdom on managing fraud and risk, and more. Entertaining, inspiring, and practical - tune in to The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast biweekly on all major platforms.
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Thought-provoking conversations with credit and fintech founders, builders, and investors.
Shawn Budde, credit industry veteran and co-founder of Ensemblex, is joined by the most interesting people in fintech, from seasoned experts at big-name firms to innovators building the next generation of start-ups. They share their stories and their on-the-ground perspective of the challenges and trends shaping fintech: AI hype, investors' outlook on fintech, emerging markets, the promises versus realities of the latest tech, evergreen wisdom on managing fraud and risk, and more. Entertaining, inspiring, and practical - tune in to The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast biweekly on all major platforms.
Fintech Lending Startups: Why it's a Big Swing Business
The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast
36 minutes 40 seconds
1 year ago
Fintech Lending Startups: Why it's a Big Swing Business
Derek Flanzraich, founder of Ness, built an impressive company: a credit card assembled from scratch, partnerships with top health brands, content that reached 150,000 people monthly, $50 million raised, and enthusiastic cardholders. Then he shut it down.
This episode is a timely and all-too-rare look at the reality that many start-up founders will face. Sometimes, despite great effort, great ideas fail. On today's episode, we hear Ness's story, which begins with Derek's own health journey. Derek talks about Ness's strategy, successes, challenges, a near save, and unfortunate end.
The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast
Thought-provoking conversations with credit and fintech founders, builders, and investors.
Shawn Budde, credit industry veteran and co-founder of Ensemblex, is joined by the most interesting people in fintech, from seasoned experts at big-name firms to innovators building the next generation of start-ups. They share their stories and their on-the-ground perspective of the challenges and trends shaping fintech: AI hype, investors' outlook on fintech, emerging markets, the promises versus realities of the latest tech, evergreen wisdom on managing fraud and risk, and more. Entertaining, inspiring, and practical - tune in to The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast biweekly on all major platforms.
