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Episode Synopsis
What’s next in fintech? In this high-signal episode, Sheel Mohnot (GP at @ Better Tomorrow Ventures) shares deep insight into the future of financial services, AI’s impact on SaaS, and how VC is evolving in 2025.🔍 In Sheel’s candid chat with Sanjay Swamy, You’ll learn: • What US fintech can learn from India’s public infrastructure (UPI, DEPA, account aggregation) • Why SaaS isn’t dead—but must evolve beyond subscription revenue • How Sheel evaluates founder-market fit, velocity, and tenacity • The co-lending revolution in India—and why it’s a structural shift • Why BTV is betting big on hands-on accelerators and early-stage velocity📌Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Sheel’s journey from Pittsburgh to VC 08:15 – U.S. vs India: Fintech regulation 15:30 – Is SaaS dead? The AI disruption 20:15 – India Stack vs U.S. payments 27:30 – Can Indian fintech go global? 30:00 – IPO readiness: India vs U.S. 34:00 – Will BTV invest in India? 45:00 – Red flags & founder filters 50:00 – What gets a “yes” from Sheel 54:00 – Fintech outlook for 2025 57:10 – Clubhouse, Bieber & Taco Bell wedding🔑 Key Takeaways:✔️ Vertical SaaS is fintech in disguise – and it’s how modern software will scale revenue✔️ AI is not just augmenting work—it’s replacing it in areas like accounting and underwriting✔️ Regulation ≠ obstacle – In the U.S., a patchwork system creates an edge for savvy startups✔️ Early-stage investing is about founder-market fit, and spotting overlooked “superpowers”📌 Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevpTwitter: https://twitter.com/primevp_inWebsite: https://primevp.in#Fintech #SaaS #AI #Startups #VentureCapital #IndiaStack #SheelMohnot #BetterTomorrowVentures #DigitalTransformation #FounderInsights #InvestorInsights #FutureOfFinance #PrimeVenturePartnersPodcast