**[Title:] Navigating the Nuance and Complexity of Fintech with Matt Ford | The Fintech Files Podcast**
Welcome to The Fintech Files Podcast, where we dive into the intricate world of fintech with industry experts. In this episode, we are joined by Matt Ford, Partner at Mouro Capital and seasoned fintech entrepreneur. Mouro Capital is a leading venture capital firm that focuses on early to growth-stage fintech investments across Europe, North America, and Latin America. With an impressive $400 million of assets under management, they have made notable investments in companies like Truelaler, Drivewealth, and Curve.
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**In this episode, we cover:**
00:00 – The benefits and limits of catchy analogies
02:40 – Navigating the complexity of Fintech
07:30 – How it translates in Mouro Capital’s investment thesis
12:30 – Banking on a headache: a deep dive into the banking infrastructure
20:56 – The investment technology infrastructure (example of DriveWealth)
28:10 – How to differentiate and market a VC company
32:24 – Matt’s advice for entrepreneurs
**About Matt Ford:**
Matt Ford is a Partner at Mouro Capital, bringing extensive experience in the fintech industry. Prior to joining Mouro Capital, he held key leadership positions at prominent companies like Tandem Bank and Pariti. With a background in strategy consulting, Matt offers a unique perspective on navigating the fintech landscape.
**🔗Learn more about Matt Ford:** [mattford.me](https://www.mattford.me/about/)
**For more information about Mouro Capital:** [mourocapital.com](https://www.mourocapital.com/fifty-shades-of-plaid-part-1/)
**Connect with Matt Ford on LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/in/fordmatthew/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordmatthew/)
**Follow Matt Ford on Twitter:** [twitter.com/matthew_ford1](https://twitter.com/matthew_ford1)
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**About The Fintech Files Podcast:**
Financial Technology, or Fintech, is a dynamic and rapidly-evolving industry that is revolutionizing the way we handle money, invest, and manage risks. Join us on The Fintech Files Podcast as we bring you exclusive interviews with fintech executives and thought leaders. Our conversations delve into the industry’s response to the challenges of the past decade, its role in finding solutions, and the future of finance in the 2020s. Each episode features an in-depth discussion with an executive or thought leader, covering topics such as technology, regulation, growth, sales, fundraising, and more.
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Today we are investigating how to navigate the nuance and complexity of fintech with Matt Ford, Partner at Mouro Capital and fintech entrepreneur.
Mouro Capital is a venture capital firm that targets early to growth fintech investment opportunities across Europe, North America and Latin America.
Mouro Capital has $400m of assets under management and some notable investments include: Truelaler, Drivewealth, Curve
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iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fintech-files/id1511595070
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IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 The benefits and limits of catchy analogies
02:40 Navigating the complexity of Fintech
07:30 How it translates in Mouro Capital’s investment thesis
12:30 Banking on a headache: a deep dive into the banking infrastructure
20:56 The investment technology infrastructure (example of DriveWealth)
28:10 How to differentiate and market a VC company
32:24 Matt’s advice for entrepreneurs
MATT FORD’S CAREER
2020: Partner, Mouro Capital
2018-19: Chief Product Officer, Tandem Bank
2014-18: CEO, Pariti (acquired by Tandem Bank)
2013-14: Head of Customer Acquisition, OnTrees (acquired by MoneySuperMarket)
Before that: Strategy Consulting (Deloitte, Capgemini)
LINKS
https://www.mattford.me/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordmatthew/
Tweets by matthew_ford1
ABOUT THE FINTECH FILES PODCAST
Financial Technology or Fintech is one of the most dynamic industries, changing the way we deal with money, make investments, or manage risks.
Tune in to The Fintech Files for exclusive interviews with fintech executives and thought leaders.
We will talk about how the industry is overcoming the crisis that has marked the start of the decade, how it can be part of the solution and how the financial world will evolve in the 2020s.
Each episode features an interview with an executive or thought leader, discussing topics like technology, regulation, growth, sales, fundraising and more. If you’re looking to discover and understand Fintech, or learn practices from B2B Fintech experts, this show is for you.
The Fintech Files is brought to you by Orama and hosted by George Aliferis.
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