Stephen Lemon on Fintech’s Harsh Lessons and Big Breakthroughs

20/10/2025 48 min Episodio 21
Stephen Lemon on Fintech’s Harsh Lessons and Big Breakthroughs

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In this episode of Hivemind, Stephen Lemon, co-founder of Currency Cloud, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of building a fintech company. He reflects on the importance of product market fit, the role of APIs in innovation, and the significance of strategic partnerships. Stephen also emphasizes the lessons learned from near failures, the value of organizational health, and the current trends in fintech investment, particularly in the context of AI and evolving business models.
 

⏱️ Timestamps


00:00 The Journey of Currency Cloud


05:57 Navigating Growth Phases and Product Market Fit


12:05 The Role of APIs in Fintech Innovation


18:00 Building Strategic Partnerships


24:04 Lessons from Near Failures


30:03 Organizational Health and Team Dynamics


35:54 Current Trends in Fintech Investment


41:50 The Future of AI and Business Models


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