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Exploring Fintech and Mental Health with Ben Ford
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In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve sits down with Ben Ford, a fintech expert who’s been shaping Australia’s fintech landscape for over a decade. Ben shares his journey from corporate roles to becoming a key player in fintech, proptech, and logistics, recounting his early days with industry pioneers like Afterpay and Acorns. Beyond business, Ben opens up about his latest project—the Vanessa Ford Foundation, a new initiative inspired by personal loss and focused on mental health support for high-achieving professionals.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Introduction to Ben Ford and his fintech journey
01:20 – Early days with Afterpay, Acorns, and fintech in Australia
06:14 – The evolution of fintech and Ben’s insights on the sector’s future
10:03 – Challenges in open banking and new fintech opportunities
16:25 – Proptech and logistics: Ben’s latest ventures in tech
19:00 – Launching the Vanessa Ford Foundation and its mission
23:15 – Remembering Vanessa and the motivation behind the foundation
26:00 – Future goals for the foundation and mental health advocacy
30:12 – Ben’s thoughts on upcoming tech trends and the next wave of startups
Don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring conversations with founders and innovators who are making an impact!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
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Timestamps:
00:18 – Introduction to Ben Ford and his fintech journey
01:20 – Early days with Afterpay, Acorns, and fintech in Australia
06:14 – The evolution of fintech and Ben’s insights on the sector’s future
10:03 – Challenges in open banking and new fintech opportunities
16:25 – Proptech and logistics: Ben’s latest ventures in tech
19:00 – Launching the Vanessa Ford Foundation and its mission
23:15 – Remembering Vanessa and the motivation behind the foundation
26:00 – Future goals for the foundation and mental health advocacy
30:12 – Ben’s thoughts on upcoming tech trends and the next wave of startups
Don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring conversations with founders and innovators who are making an impact!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
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