Category: Analysis
Media Meets Fintech: A Powerful Duo for Industry Disruption
The convergence of media and fintech is not just a temporary industry trend. It is a powerful synergy shaping the future of both sectors. When we talk about media, it is easy to think solely about content. The newspapers, TV shows, movies, and radio broadcasts. However, as digital transformation accelerates, media is evolving. It is…
Strategy Execution for Fintechs: OKRs for the Win
OKRs are crucial for scaling a fintech startup as they provide a clear roadmap and focus the activities of the teams. There are many reasons why it makes sense for fintechs to consider the method. OKRs enable an organisation to align their efforts toward common objectives and track progress in a measurable way. By setting…
Why do fintechs need to implement OKRs now?
By Elie Casamitjana, Founder & CEO of OKRmentors, and Tristan Pelloux, Founder & Chief Pencil Officer of Fintech Review. Now is the right time for fintech companies to use OKRs. Why? Because the industry is constantly evolving but at a turning point: strategy execution is more important than ever. Companies need to stay agile and…
Worried if it is the right time to invest?
You’ve probably wondered about it at some point in your life. Probably even just now. Who has not asked themselves: “Why should I invest?”. It’s not a philosophical question but rather a very logical one. Everybody should think about it, a bit seriously, or not when considering what to do with earnings or savings that…
Women in Fintech: Where are We Now?
Fintech is changing financial services for the better. That is the mantra. Or at least, it is supposed to… That is what everybody was and is still expecting. The fintech wave, that great innovation movement that notably happened after the financial crisis of 2008 is built on many promises. One of its strongest promises, though,…
The Current State of Crypto within the U.S. Hispanics Community
Guest post by Ola, which is enabling Hispanics to grow their wealth by investing, saving, and learning. 2021 was the year of crypto adoption globally with 41% of current crypto owners purchased crypto for the first time. But, does this trend hold across all population segments? While crypto has been affected by the recent market…
Do Fintechs Have to Be Profitable?
Do fintechs have to be profitable? Yes and no. That’s it, end of the article. Thank you very much and see you later. If only. It would be easy in life if it was just about saying “yes but no“, wouldn’t it? Or answering every question with “maybe“. However, as most things, it is not…
2021 Retrospective
Before making any wild predictions for the new year, because obviously one has to make predictions about the fintech industry in 2022, one has to reckon with his past predictions. It is a healthy process that most people do not want to go through. Even though it is quite necessary. Firstly, because most predictions tend…
Why Financial Education Matters Now More Than Ever…
In very simple terms, financial education can make the difference between making a good and a bad financial decision. Why does it matter now more than ever? Because we are in a relatively good business and economic environment. That’s a good thing, right? Yes, of course. And that is relatively surprising given that we are…