Fintech x Growth

Ana Paula Picasso

Fintech x Growth is a podcast about how fintech companies grow, and what actually works behind the scenes. Hosted by Ana Paula Picasso, the show explores marketing, positioning, content, community, product strategy, and the role of AI in modern financial services. No hype, no buzzwords, just real conversations and practical takeaways. Subscribe to our Substack fintechxgrowth.com For more info go to thefintechwriter.com

  1. 4 MARS

    How to Grow on LinkedIn (Organic vs Paid)

    I've been on LinkedIn since 2010 and built a following of 200K mostly through writing. So when I say the platform has changed, I mean it. In this first episode, I sit down with Macloud Moyo, founder of Humble Roots Agency, to talk about what's actually working on LinkedIn right now for fintech companies. We get into why your company page is probably reaching almost no one, who should be posting on behalf of your brand, and when it makes sense to put paid budget behind organic content. We also talk about something most teams underestimate: commenting. Macloud shared how a single comment got him 50,000 impressions and how he now pulls 35 to 40K weekly just from strategic replies. We also explain how organic content and paid distribution can work together, and why fintech marketing on LinkedIn is ultimately a long game built on relationships and trust. If you enjoyed this episode: Follow the podcast on Spotify so you don’t miss the next conversations. Subscribe to the Fintech x Growth newsletter: https://fintechxgrowth.com Connect with Ana Paula Picasso on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anapaulapicasso Connect with Macloud Moyo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macloudmoyo/ Learn more about Humble Roots: https://www.humbleroots.agency/ Timestamps (00:00) Why everyone in fintech ends up on LinkedIn (03:20) Company pages vs personal profiles: the reach gap (10:30) Thought leadership content and when to promote posts with ads (18:30) Why commenting might outperform posting (24:30) Playing the long game in fintech marketing (26:00) Book recommendations: Freakonomics and Filterworld

    30 min
  2. 2023-07-17

    Brazil's Thriving Financial Sector: Fintech, Cryptocurrency and CBDC "Real Digital"

    * This episode is a repost from my other podcast Emerging Markets Today From unbanked to crypto users, this episode we talked about the thriving financial sector of Brazil! 💰 I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Stanley, the founder of the Brazil Crypto Report. We explored the fintech scene, the cryptocurrency sector, and even Brazil’s new digital currency (CBDC), the Real Digital. Here are a couple of key takeaways from our conversation: Fintech and Cryptocurrency Boom in Brazil: Aaron shared fascinating insights into the rapid growth of the fintech and cryptocurrency industries in Brazil. With a dynamic ecosystem and a strong focus on innovation, Brazil is becoming a hotspot for entrepreneurs and investors alike. High-Level Use Cases: One interesting trend discussed was the shift towards higher-level use cases in Brazil’s cryptocurrency space. As the payments use case becomes more established, entrepreneurs are now exploring asset tokenization and other innovative applications. This opens up exciting opportunities for investors and developers in the country. The Real Digital: The pilot project for the digital real kicked off in June and is expected to last for 18 months. This ambitious project sets Brazil apart as one of the most innovative countries in the development of CBDCs. The design of the digital real, with its focus on tokenization and wholesale use, adds value to the economy and has the potential to transform the entire financial system. If you’re curious to learn more about Brazil’s financial sector and the cryptocurrency scene, make sure to tune in to this episode. You can find it on all podcast platforms and don’t forget to subscribe to Aaron’s newsletter the Brazil Crypto Report on Substack!

    34 min

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Fintech x Growth is a podcast about how fintech companies grow, and what actually works behind the scenes. Hosted by Ana Paula Picasso, the show explores marketing, positioning, content, community, product strategy, and the role of AI in modern financial services. No hype, no buzzwords, just real conversations and practical takeaways. Subscribe to our Substack fintechxgrowth.com For more info go to thefintechwriter.com