Fintech Chatter: Conversations with Fintech CEOs and Founders

Fintech Chatter: Conversations with Fintech CEOs and Founders

Author: Dexter Cousins | Founder, Tier One People Language: English Episodes: 100
With over 350 episodes and voices from more than 40 countries, Fintech Chatter: Conversations with Fintech CEOs and Founders has become a go-to resource for those building the future of finance. Hosted by Dexter Cousins, founder of Tier One People, each conversation moves beyond theory to uncover the practical realities of running a fintech company. You’ll hear founders, executives, and investors from ambitious global ventures discuss what's genuinely working-and what isn’t-as they navigate the complexities of this fast-moving sector. The discussions get into the nitty-gritty of raising capital, scaling into new markets, and assembling a leadership team that can handle rapid growth. Episodes regularly explore the specific challenges of building with transformative technologies, whether that's in payments, crypto, artificial intelligence, wealth management, or insurance. It’s this unfiltered access to real-world experience that makes this podcast a valuable listen for anyone in the business, from aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned investors. If a topic is shaping the fintech landscape, you’ll find a detailed conversation about it here.
Episodes
10 Years of Raiz: $2.1 Billion - What's next? CEO, Brendan Malone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:06
Brendan Malone, CEO of Raiz Invest, joins Dexter Cousins to mark 10 years since Raiz launched to Australian retail investors. From a joint venture with US micro-investing app Acorns in 2015, Raiz has grown to $2.1 billio…
David Hyman- MonoAI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:27
David Hyman co-founded Lendi Group in 2013 and built it into Australia's largest non-bank mortgage platform with a $107 billion loan book, 5 million customers, and $350 million in annual revenue. He stepped down as CEO i…
4000 Jobs Gone. What to do next. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:21
Block Just Cut 4,000 Jobs. WiseTech Cut 2,000. Here's What To Do Next. Last week was a wake-up call for anyone working in fintech and tech in Australia. Block — the company behind Square, Cash App, and Afterpay — cut mor…
Checkbox AI CEO: $23M Series A After 9 Years Bootstrapping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:21
🔥 We find the 1% who redefine what's possible - Executive search for fintech → https://tieronepeople.com Checkbox AI just raised $23M at $100M valuation serving enterprise customers SAP, PepsiCo, Telstra, and Woolworths.…
One Million Aus Customers - Matt Baxby, Revolut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
Tier One People placed Matt Baxby as Revolut Australia's founding CEO. Six years later: 1M customers, profitable. The right leader changes everything. Looking for your next hire? Contact Dexter Cousins for a confidential…
Networking | Finding Your Next Job In Fintech part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
Most people treat networking like fitness - they lie on the sofa for three years, then panic when they're out of shape. In this episode, Dexter Cousins breaks down the 95-5 principle: 95% of your job hunting success come…
Building Your Professional Brand in Fintech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:01
🚀 Hire outstanding Fintech talent - https://tieronepeople.com ✅ Follow Dexter on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/ ⬇️ Download the worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rkcgAsabfYtPrZw1owzg1Bps…
Finding Your Next Role in Fintech - Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:10
Thinking about your next career move in 2026? Maybe you're actively hunting for your next role in Fintech? This is Episode 1 of a 5-part series that completely flips the script on job hunting in fintech. Whether you're l…
Weekly Insight: The Silent Crisis of Job Seekers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
In this episode, Dexter discusses the silent crisis affecting job seekers, highlighting the alarming rates of burnout and mental health issues before employment. He explores the current job market landscape, the challeng…
Dexter's Weekly Insight - Why Being A Fractional Exec Sucks! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:27
Dexter Cousins brings a new weekly insight on Fintech careers and hiring. In this episode he explores the growing trend of C-suite professionals contemplating a shift from their current roles to alternatives that better…