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Stu Szabo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Beacon.

Beacon is a new solution built to facilitate smooth transitions for immigrants relocating to Canada.

Their Super App simplifies the financial and informational hurdles that newcomers face, offering everything from banking solutions to essential resources, all designed to ease the transition into Canadian life.

Chapters

00:00 The Inspiration Behind MyBeacon

07:14 Transitioning from Investor to CEO

12:36 Rethinking Financial Services

16:28 The Immigrant Experience in Canada

20:41 The Necessity of Immigration for Canada

24:01 Strategic Focus on Nationalities

25:13 Rethinking Financial Services

26:29 Identifying Unique Pain Points

28:21 Innovative Solutions for Bill Payments

30:21 Cultural Differences in Financial Experiences

32:51 Challenges for Newcomers in Canada

37:24 Navigating Complex Financial Landscapes

40:08 The Journey to Launching a Startup

44:09 Overcoming Hard Times in Entrepreneurship

46:47 Introduction and Importance of Following the Podcast