32 min
"Redefining Finance: Vasanth Kamath's Journey to Build Smallcase Fintech Ki Baat
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- Entrepreneurship
Welcome to "Fintech Ki Baat," where in this episode, Vasanth Kamath, Founder of @smallcase unfolds his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative aspirations behind building a Bloomberg for private companies. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of shaping the financial services industry, the critical role of data in wealth management, and how smallcase is leveling the playing field through technology. Vasanth discusses the immense value of user feedback, the necessity of external validation, and shares personal lessons on co-founder dynamics, trust, and communication.
🔍 Episode Insights:
Innovative Vision: The ambition to transform private company data accessibility.
Startup Foundation: The initial drive and decisions that led to the creation of smallcase.
User-Centric Approach: The pivotal role of feedback and validation in startup development.
Leadership Insights: Lessons on trust, compatibility, and effective communication among founders.
Focus and Balance: Strategies to maintain vision focus and balanced decision-making.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:08 - Building a Bloomberg for Private Companies
03:16 - The Entrepreneurial Drive Behind Starting Smallcase
04:57 - Choosing the Wealth Space for Smallcase
07:24 - Technology's Role in Democratizing Financial Services
09:18 - The Importance of User Feedback and External Validation
11:43 - Emphasizing External Validation
12:30 - Foundational Lessons Learned
14:19 - Staying Focused Amidst the Noise
16:16 - Balancing Passion with Pragmatic Deliberation
18:20 - Cultivating Community and Partnerships
21:49 - The Dual Edges of Trust and Skepticism
23:32 - Co-founder Compatibility and Trust
26:57 - Ensuring Effective Communication Among Founders
28:16 - Essential Advice for New Founders
This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, fintech professionals, and anyone interested in the intersections of technology and finance. Subscribe to "Fintech Ki Baat" for more engaging discussions that bring you closer to the heartbeat of fintech innovation.
Welcome to "Fintech Ki Baat," where in this episode, Vasanth Kamath, Founder of @smallcase unfolds his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative aspirations behind building a Bloomberg for private companies. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of shaping the financial services industry, the critical role of data in wealth management, and how smallcase is leveling the playing field through technology. Vasanth discusses the immense value of user feedback, the necessity of external validation, and shares personal lessons on co-founder dynamics, trust, and communication.
🔍 Episode Insights:
Innovative Vision: The ambition to transform private company data accessibility.
Startup Foundation: The initial drive and decisions that led to the creation of smallcase.
User-Centric Approach: The pivotal role of feedback and validation in startup development.
Leadership Insights: Lessons on trust, compatibility, and effective communication among founders.
Focus and Balance: Strategies to maintain vision focus and balanced decision-making.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:08 - Building a Bloomberg for Private Companies
03:16 - The Entrepreneurial Drive Behind Starting Smallcase
04:57 - Choosing the Wealth Space for Smallcase
07:24 - Technology's Role in Democratizing Financial Services
09:18 - The Importance of User Feedback and External Validation
11:43 - Emphasizing External Validation
12:30 - Foundational Lessons Learned
14:19 - Staying Focused Amidst the Noise
16:16 - Balancing Passion with Pragmatic Deliberation
18:20 - Cultivating Community and Partnerships
21:49 - The Dual Edges of Trust and Skepticism
23:32 - Co-founder Compatibility and Trust
26:57 - Ensuring Effective Communication Among Founders
28:16 - Essential Advice for New Founders
This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, fintech professionals, and anyone interested in the intersections of technology and finance. Subscribe to "Fintech Ki Baat" for more engaging discussions that bring you closer to the heartbeat of fintech innovation.
32 min