Steve McLaughlin, CEO at Financial Technology Partners sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the hidden values and success of top fintech companies, insider perspective on the work-life balance myth, and the powerful face-to-face strategies that elite companies swear by.
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@dweisburd (David Weisburd)
@FTPartners (Steve McLaughlin)
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LinkedIn:
Steve McLaughlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemclaughlinftpartners/
FT Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-technology-partners/
David Weisburd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd/
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LINKS:
FT Partners: https://ftpartners.com/
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Questions or topics you want us to discuss on The 10X Capital Podcast? Email us at david@10xcapital.com
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TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) Episode preview
(3:45) Exclusively focusing on fintech and its challenges
(5:16) How FT Partners differentiates from larger banks
(11:41) Strategies for incentivizing employees and business growth
(17:03) Scaling the organization and preserving culture
(19:27) Utilizing data for operational insights and investor storytelling
(22:33) Case studies: Revolut's valuation and the role of bankers
(27:09) Insights on valuing companies in the fintech space
(30:31) Work-life balance and the importance of in-person interactions
(33:33) Delegating responsibilities and evolving business focus
(36:02) The significance of team and client relationships in fintech
(37:16) Closing remarks
