Jim McKelvey details how Square navigated regulatory capture and outmaneuvered Amazon by leveraging an 'innovation stack.' This analysis explores the strategic importance of radical candor in fundraising and the long-term value of building proprietary, multi-layered defensible moats in fintech.
Tobias Eis, CTO of KYC Now, discusses the shift from process digitization to true Digital First thinking. Learn how to leverage street smarts over book smarts, implement the Shape Up methodology, and navigate regulatory complexity in fintech.
Analysis of Trade Republic's new BAFIN license for a proprietary exchange, the strategic shift toward gold as a hedge against US debt, and the valuation mechanics of AI-driven influencer exits. Includes insights on German pension reform and corporate tech resilience.