1042. News: Is Klarna a reality check for fintech IPO hopes?
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Wrap-up and Where to Find Guests
Hosts close the show, share guest links and final remarks before the outro ads and credits.
About this episode:
Host David M. Brear, CEO of 11:FS, is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
This week's guests:
Joe Colchester, Head of Product, 11:FS Pulse
Aditi Subbarao, Financial Services for Snowflake
Albert Malikov, Founder and CEO of Stacks
Stories/timestamps:
Intro - (00:01)
Stacks Raises $23 Million to Reinvent Finance Operations With Agentic AI - (08:28)
Stripe, PayPal Ventures bet on India’s Xflow to fix cross-border B2B payments - (27:19)
Buy now, sell off later. Where did Klarna’s IPO go wrong? - (38:39)
Chase to open 160 branches in 2026 - (46:57)
Allica Bank hits unicorn status - (58:23)
JPMorgan Opened a Bar for Employees. If Only They Could Get In - (59:43)
Listen to our interview with Allica Bank CEO Richard Davies
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About Fintech Insider:
Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.
Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance.
Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you.
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