In this episode, we explore fintech's future with Itai Damti, CEO of Unit. Despite skepticism about Banking as a Service (BaaS), Itai highlights its growth and innovation potential. He offers insights into fintech's evolution, the significance of infrastructure, and challenges common misconceptions about BaaS. Join us for a deep dive into software and finance with a leading industry thinker.
00:00 Is Banking as a Service Dying?
01:05 The Future of Finance: Embedded
02:30 Fintech's Next Big Wave
03:53 BaaS Uncovered
04:07 NV's Game-Changing Strategy
05:17 Horizontal vs. Vertical Fintech
06:38 Baseline's Niche Banking
07:35 Verticals: The Fintech Frontier
09:53 Variable's Payment Revolution
11:29 Money with Purpose
12:53 Fintech's New Business Models
14:43 Vertical SaaS: The New Giants
16:06 Fintech Challengers Taking Over
17:31 The Stickiness of Vertical Solutions
18:41 Fintech Eases Accounting
19:51 HR and Fintech Merge
20:48 Entry Barriers in Fintech Lowered
21:01 Infrastructure's Key Role
22:13 Banks: The Unsung Heroes
30:03 Convention vs. Configuration
36:30 What's New in Fintech Products
41:09 Exciting New Features
43:28 Partner Banks Level Up
44:11 Making Interest Simple
45:21 Charge Cards Made Easy
47:42 Forecasting Fintech's Future
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