Fintech Ki Baat

by Shreyas Jani
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Fintech ki Baat is an attempt to extract insights about the Fintech ecosystem of India and capture those insights in a bite sized format of audio and video podcast

  1. From SoFi to Y Combinator to Paasa: Nitish Sahni’s Journey of Building a Global Wealth Platform

    4 DAYS AGO

    From SoFi to Y Combinator to Paasa: Nitish Sahni’s Journey of Building a Global Wealth Platform

    n this episode of Founders Story, we sit down with Nitish Sahni, co-founder of Paasa—a YC-backed platform giving Indian investors seamless access to global assets and financial advisory.From SoFi’s data platforms in the US to Y Combinator in 2024, Nitish shares how his personal experiences with rupee depreciation and cross-border money movement led to the idea of Paasa.📌 Key themes covered:From Berkeley to SoFi: Lessons from BigTech and FintechWhy Indian HNIs lack access to global productsThe $1 trust problem in fintech onboardingGoing B2C in wealth: Breaking through regulatory and trust barriersEarly GTM learnings and customer acquisition playbooks🚀 If you’re building in fintech, working on compliance-heavy products, or just curious about what it's like to go from YC to launching in India—this story has it all.🎥 Watch now, and subscribe for more founder journeys from the frontlines of Indian fintech.#FoundersStory #Paasa #NitishSahni #YCFounder #FintechIndia #ShreyasJani #GlobalInvesting #WealthTech #YCombinator #SoFiAlumni #FintechPodcast

    15 min
  2. Demystifying Cross Border Investing:EQBAC's Platform, Partners & Process Ft. Satinder Aggarwal

    24 JAN

    Demystifying Cross Border Investing:EQBAC's Platform, Partners & Process Ft. Satinder Aggarwal

    In this deep-dive episode of Dhande Ki Baat, we sit down with Satinder Aggarwal, founder of EQBAC—a game-changing platform that's making it seamless for Indian investors to access global assets. From setting up international custodian accounts to enabling fractional investments in global equities, Satinder unpacks the infrastructure, regulations, and advisory model powering the next wave of cross-border investing. What’s Inside: 👉 How global investing works for Indian retail investors 👉 Regulatory hurdles and Gift City’s rising importance 👉 The advisor-first model behind EQBAC 👉 Infrastructure, KYC, and tech stack for seamless global access 👉 Why fractionalization will shape the next phase of financial inclusion 👉 A macro view: What happens if 30% of India starts investing overseas?Whether you're a retail investor, wealth advisor, or a fintech founder—this episode is loaded with insights you don’t want to miss. 📌 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more such candid conversations. #fintechstartup #fintechindia #fintech

    43 min
  3. The Founder’s Playbook to Powering USD Investments into India FT. Satinder Aggarwal Founder EQBAC

    6 JAN

    The Founder’s Playbook to Powering USD Investments into India FT. Satinder Aggarwal Founder EQBAC

    What does it take to make cross-border investing effortless? In this Founder’s Story, Satinder Aggarwal, founder of EQBAC, reveals how he's building a frictionless USD-to-India investing highway—leveraging offshore funds, NRI flows, and Gift City’s potential.🚀 From quitting the corporate safety net to aggregating global mutual funds for NRIs and overseas investors, this candid conversation with Shreyas Jani dives deep into the “why” and “how” behind EQ Back’s mission. TIMESTAMPS: 00:39 – Introduction of Satinder & EQBAC 01:27 – Global Investments 02:05 – Satinder's Journey 04:33 – Previous Startup 05:42 – From Yes Bank to Karvy to Founding EQBAC 09:12 – Managing Life Without Cashflow as a Founder 12:00 – Startup Ecosystem: Dubai vs India 15:00 – Rise of Fintech in Dubai18:00 – The ‘Aha’ Moment: EQBAC is Working 21:00 – Advice to Budding Entrepreneurs

    24 min

  4. 16/12/2025

    Healthcare, Payments, Insurance & Lending : India's Missing Middle in Healthcare

    In this explosive panel from Fintech Ki Baat Our Host Shreyas Jani dives deep with four industry veterans—Chris George (Qube Health), Jose Peter (Founder & CEO-Arogya Finance), Apurva Sule (Pharma Expert), and Atul Deshpande (Insurance Expert)—to uncover why India spends ₹6 lakh crore out-of-pocket on healthcare annually.From insurance gaps to financing innovations, discover:Why Indians fall into poverty due to medical shocksHow startups are solving critical care affordabilityThe missing middle: India's uninsured problemThe rise of healthcare sachet products & OPD financingThe role of UPI-style rails for medical paymentsWhat the next 5 years look like for India’s healthcare infra💡 Whether you're a healthcare founder, insurer, policymaker or just an aware citizen—this is a must-watch.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this.TIMESTAMPS 02:33 – Evolution of Healthcare Finance in India05:44 – Jose’s experience in medical lending09:10 – Most common patient-side use cases10:36 – How countries tackle out-of-pocket expenses22:00 – Super Top-Up Insurance: Explained31:00 – Cost & complexity of oncology drugs45:00 – Changing financial behavior in healthcare56:27 – The next 5 years in healthcare & paymentsWhether you're a healthcare founder, insurer, policymaker or just an aware citizen—this is a must-watch.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this.

    1h 14m
  5. Decoding India’s Account Aggregator revolution FT. Venkatesh Krishnamoorti Founder & CEO-Saafe.in

    04/12/2025

    Decoding India’s Account Aggregator revolution FT. Venkatesh Krishnamoorti Founder & CEO-Saafe.in

    What does it take to build trust in India’s most regulated fintech layer?In this episode of Dhande Ki Baat, host Shreyas Jani sits down with Venkatesh Krishnamoorti, Co-founder & CEO of SAFE.in, to unpack the real story behind building one of India’s first Account Aggregators.Discover how account aggregation is revolutionizing financial services by providing secure, error-free data and empowering consumers with control over their financial information. Venkatesh shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights into the industry's future, and the transformative potential of account aggregation for both businesses and individuals.From his early career in financial services to navigating RBI compliance, Venkatesh shares: Timestamps; 00:40 – Intro & Founder Journey Recap 01:35 – What is Account Aggregation & Why it Matters 03:20 – Data Consent & Encryption Explained 06:00 – Regulatory Oversight & RBI Audits 07:30 – Lending, Wealth, Insurance & F&O Use Cases 10:10 – Why Banks Are Catching Up Slowly 10:31 – Real Savings for Lenders: ₹150 to ₹3 12:05 – Joint Account Access Coming Soon 14:14 – MSMEs + Inclusion via Joint Consent 16:35 – Non-financial Data Consents (Auditors, Visa, etc.) 18:32 – LSPs & Future Expansions Beyond Regulated Entities 22:40 – Interoperability Challenges & Sahamati NET 25:00 – Central Proxy Layer: The UPI Moment for AAs 27:34 – Business Model Viability & Market Dynamics 31:42 – DPDP & Consent as a New Layer of Power 32:45 – Future: Every Transaction Touches AA 37:45 – Wrap Up & Closing Thoughts This isn’t a pitch. It’s raw, practical, founder-first storytelling from someone who’s building the pipes of India’s open finance future.🎧 Watch if you're a fintech builder, operator, investor, or just curious about India’s data revolution.

    38 min
  6. From Corporate Leadership to Revolutionising Account Aggregation FT. Venkatesh Krishnamoorti

    28/11/2025

    From Corporate Leadership to Revolutionising Account Aggregation FT. Venkatesh Krishnamoorti

    In this episode of Fintech Ki Baat Dil Se, Shreyas Jani sits down with Venkatesh Krishnamoorti, Co-Founder & CEO of SAAFE.in—one of India’s leading licensed Account Aggregators (AAs). With over three decades in financial services and leadership stints at Cholamandalam and Cognizant, Venkatesh brings unparalleled insight into the evolution of digital finance in India.We deep-dive into his journey from NBFCs to tech-driven compliance, the founding story of SAFE.in, and how account aggregation is reshaping digital lending, user consent, and privacy in India. Timestamps: 00:49 – Intro to SAFE.in and Account Aggregation 03:00 – Benefits of Account Aggregation for Lenders & Consumers 05:00 – Venkatesh’s Career Journey: Chola to Cognizant 13:58 – Startup Inspiration from Ex-Colleagues & Industry Trends 17:30 – Applying for the RBI AA License 20:25m – Financial Planning Before Starting Up 22:14 – Hard Truths & Lessons for New Entrepreneurs If you're building in fintech, curious about open banking, or considering your own startup journey, this episode is packed with real-world insights and advice. 🔔 Subscribe to Fintech Ki Baat Dil Se for more founder-led conversations in India's fintech ecosystem.

    26 min
  7. Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur ft. Manish Shara | Building ZET, a Fintech for India

    17/11/2025

    Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur ft. Manish Shara | Building ZET, a Fintech for India

    If you’re a budding founder, operator or VC, this episode is a masterclass in what it really takes to build a fintech startup in India. Manish Shara, Founder & CEO of ZET, shares candid lessons from his serial entrepreneurship journey, why he chose to solve India’s credit and financial access problem, and how ZET is being built for the next wave of Indian consumers. In this conversation, we talk about: • Early founder mistakes, pivots and mindset shifts across ventures • How ZET thinks about fintech distribution, trust and scale in India • Balancing growth, risk and unit economics while building in credit-adjacent spaces • Practical takeaways for budding entrepreneurs and VCs evaluating fintech better Transferring actionable insights from cross domain experienceIf you enjoy entrepreneurship podcasts, founder stories and deep dives into Indian fintech, this episode deserves a spot in your playlist. Timestamps: 00:42 – Introduction 02:30 – Manish’s journey: From Jaipur coder to serial entrepreneur 06:45 – The rise and fall of Offermundi & Simplify 10:45 – Dineout days and product learnings 13:05- Manage to stay sane & how Manish took the rightful risks 21:11 – How referral logic led to OneCode 27:12 – Transition to Fintech & Zet 30:40 – Solving affordable credit with credit scores 33:57 – Manish’s 3 “Don’ts” for founders 38:45 – Final thoughts and wrap-up👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more candid founder journeys and deep dives into India's fintech ecosystem.

    39 min
  8. How BriskPe Is Fixing Cross-Border Payments for Indian Exporters FT. Indunath Chaudhary

    07/11/2025

    How BriskPe Is Fixing Cross-Border Payments for Indian Exporters FT. Indunath Chaudhary

    Cross-border payments are broken. Different rails, delays, hidden charges, SWIFT hassles—and Indian exporters often get caught in the chaos.In this Dhande Ki Baat episode, Our Host Sits down with Indunath Chaudhary, Founder of BriskPe, to break down how they're simplifying international trade for Indian exporters with faster settlements, local currency rails, and compliance-first infrastructure.📌 We talk about:The origin of the name BriskPeHow they built their own mini core banking systemReplacing SWIFT delays with real-time visibilitySolving compliance challenges: FIRCs, EBRC, FEMA, PMLAIndia's next export growth states & global corridorsWhy BriskPe is future-ready for CBDCs and stablecoinsAdvice to fintechs building infra in regulated spaces🎯 If you're building in fintech, exporting globally, or are curious about the infra behind cross-border B2B payments, this one’s a must-watch.🚀 This isn’t just another remittance story — it’s a lesson in how fintech infrastructure is being rebuilt, from first principles, to handle inward and outward payments, boost exporter confidence, and create global rails for Indian MSMEs.

    47 min
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Fintech ki Baat is an attempt to extract insights about the Fintech ecosystem of India and capture those insights in a bite sized format of audio and video podcast

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    by Shreyas Jani
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
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    Explicit
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