Starting a business in 2018? Just thinking of starting one? I’ll show you why you absolutely have to consider launching a financial services venture, if a startup is on the horizon. Have you ever thought about starting a financial services business, but thought it was too overwhelming? Do you fear the complex regulatory environment? You think […]
Fintech Startup is a Misconception
Fintech startup is what often comes to mind when thinking about this sector. This industry is, relatively speaking, the new kid on the block when compared to a financial services system that has existed in the same form for hundreds of years. But don’t let its newness fool you into thinking its revolutionary potential is […]
Fears and Frustrations of Starting a Fintech Business
Fears and frustrations of starting a Fintech Business plague most entrepreneurs or entrepreneurially minded individuals who may be in a high powered job right now looking to make a meaning SHIFT in their life. Developments in the disruptive Fintech field are boundless and captivating, yet complex regulation and stiff competition can put off the hardiest […]
Exploring the barriers to entry in Fintech
Regardless of how lucrative a market is, high barriers to entry in Fintech often makes it less viable or significantly increase the cost of entry. In my opinion, there are only three fundamental barriers to entry in Fintech: Capital or the seed money to launching the business. Unlike traditional financial serves businesses, such as a […]
What is the driving force behind the massive growth in Fintech?
To fully understand the question “What is Fintech”, it’s advisable to take a closer look at the driving forces brining about such disruptive change in financial services? Major Fintech Driving Forces The Millennial or Generation Y, shaped by technology and the openness of social media, are now at a stage in their life where they […]
