A wake-up call to SMB banking realities with Zack Miller

Picture a world where finance and technology intersect, creating a dynamic landscape ripe for innovation and challenge. 

Zack Miller, Founder and Managing Editor of Tearsheet, uses his years of experience and insights to unravel the complexities of this world, guiding us through the evolution of financial technology and the crucial role of seasoned leaders in steering hyperscaling companies.

Key Takeaways: 

(02:26) Tearsheet’s evolution and incumbent innovation focus.

(03:06) Traditional finance and fintech partnership necessity.

(05:19) Tearsheet’s audience-centric business and storytelling model.

(07:57) Regulatory hurdles for fintech entrepreneurs.

(10:37) SMB hesitance in changing financial providers.

(13:54) Embedded tools shaping SMB technology’s future.

(17:36) Intuit and QuickBooks’ ecosystem success.

(21:46) Essential partnership skills in fintech.

(23:36) Value of experienced managers in fintech.

(25:36) Zack’s view on AI, quantum computing and crypto in finance.

(28:22) Banks adapting to new tech and trends.

(29:04) The state of fintech acquisitions and market challenges.

Resources Mentioned:

Tearsheet Podcast: Exploring Financial Services Together

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