David Hyman- MonoAI

David Hyman- MonoAI

Author: Dexter Cousins | Founder, Tier One People March 31, 2026 Duration: 50:11
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 in January 2026 and within weeks was building his next company. In his fourth appearance on Fintech Chatter, David joins Dexter to talk about Mono AI, a platform business that helps established companies become AI native before a leaner AI native competitor makes them irrelevan...

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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