Some of the most generational fintech companies are those which I prefer to categorize as "Payments Plus." Payments are core to their value prop, and as a byproduct, the business model relies heavily on transactional revenue. But they also provide value aside from facilitating transactions. These companies usually use payment| Jared Franklin
This is a quick rant on the complexities and unique challenges fintech companies face as they grow, post series A, which can often baffle outsiders, like those from FAANG or various SaaS domains. Some of the challenges include: * acknowledging a quality component to growth. Early hockey-stick growth can be dangerous,| Jared Franklin
This is a post about a common thread that keeps coming up in conversations lately -- companies thinking through their future and whether they should target a vertical(s), going after targeted sub-sectors. Before we dive in, let's clarify what I mean by 'horizontal' and 'vertical' fintech in this case.| Jared Franklin
