In this episode of Hivemind, Stephen Lemon, co-founder of Currency Cloud, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of building a fintech company. He reflects on the importance of product market fit, the role of APIs in innovation, and the significance of strategic partnerships. Stephen also emphasizes the lessons learned from near failures, the value of organizational health, and the current trends in fintech investment, particularly in the context of AI and evolving business models.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 The Journey of Currency Cloud
05:57 Navigating Growth Phases and Product Market Fit
12:05 The Role of APIs in Fintech Innovation
18:00 Building Strategic Partnerships
24:04 Lessons from Near Failures
30:03 Organizational Health and Team Dynamics
35:54 Current Trends in Fintech Investment
41:50 The Future of AI and Business Models
