Andrew Graham from Borrowell

29/04/2025 41 min

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Andrew Graham is the Co-Founder and CEO of Borrowell.Trusted by 1 in 10 Canadians, Borrowell provides over 3 million members with comprehensive credit monitoring and personalized insights. Their innovative services, including Credit Builder and rent reporting, help consumers build credit so they can unlock access to a wider range of financial products at more competitive rates.Takeaways- Understanding Credit Scores- Innovating Credit Access- Building Financial Products- Expanding Credit Opportunities- The Importance of Open Banking- Challenges for FinTech in Canada- Partnership Strategies- The Evolution of FinTech in Canada- Scaling Borrowell to Millions- Personalization in Financial Services- Lessons from a Decade of Leadership- Balancing Fun and Seriousness in FinTech- User Engagement StrategiesChapters00:00 The Genesis of Borrowell02:00 Understanding Credit Scores05:14 Innovating Credit Access07:11 Building Financial Products10:51 Expanding Credit Opportunities12:51 The Importance of Open Banking16:06 Challenges for FinTech in Canada19:17 Partnership Strategies22:12 Navigating Consumer Choices23:25 The Evolution of FinTech26:03 Scaling Borrowell29:03 Personalization in Financial Services31:14 Lessons from a Decade of Leadership33:48 Balancing Fun and Seriousness in FinTech37:36 User Engagement Strategies39:14 Coping with Challenges as a FounderKeywordsBorrowell, FinTech, credit scores, open banking, financial products, consumer finance, scaling, partnerships, innovation, leadership