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Between Two FinTechs: An Interview Series with FinTech industry leaders

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I did a startup in my 20s and it was a very colorful ride, both up and down—at one point, we even went public. It was very much like doing a startup all over again. What are some more qualities you look for in a startup that you would invest in? OS: Based on your experience, why do startups fail?

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Q2 Industry Insights: Beating the Economic Heat and Keeping Up with Compliance

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As the CFPB works to accelerate the shift to open banking in the United States, it also announced a new rule establishing a process for recognizing data sharing standards and preventing dominant incumbents from inhibiting startups.