Athena, The Heroes Journey - Michael Starkey and Nathan Walsh

Athena, The Heroes Journey - Michael Starkey and Nathan Walsh

Author: Dexter Cousins | Founder, Tier One People March 22, 2025 Duration: 54:11
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. According to Wikipedia Athena was the patron goddess of heroic endeavor; she was believed to have aided the heroes Perseus, Heracles, Bel...

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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