4000 Jobs Gone. What to do next.

4000 Jobs Gone. What to do next.

Author: Dexter Cousins | Founder, Tier One People March 3, 2026 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 more than 4,000 employees. That's nearly half the company, down from over 10,000 to just under 6,000. The stock surged 24% on the same day. Afterpay is still headquartered in Sydney, and Australian staff have been directly affected. The same week, WiseTech Global announced 2,000...

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.
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