In this episode of the PULSE Check podcast, Ned Phillips, ex-Founder and CEO at Bambu, joins our host Salomon Wettstein to explore what it takes to build and scale a company in a highly competitive and evolving landscape.

Key discussion points include:

• The "beautiful chaos" of a fintech startup: A day in the life of an entrepreneur, balancing problem-solving, decision-making, and team motivation.

• The harsh reality of success: Why many fintechs struggle to scale.

• VC money vs. profitability: The pitfalls of chasing funding over sustainable growth and how shifting investor priorities have changed the game.

• Building a scalable business: The importance of strategic planning, making tough decisions, and adapting to market realities.

Tune in to Episode 4 to gain insights into fintech journeys, where passion and practicality drive success.

In this episode of the PULSE Check podcast, Ned Phillips, ex-Founder and CEO at Bambu, joins our host Salomon Wettstein to explore what it takes to build and scale a company in a highly competitive and evolving landscape.

Key discussion points include:

• The "beautiful chaos" of a fintech startup: A day in the life of an entrepreneur, balancing problem-solving, decision-making, and team motivation.

• The harsh reality of success: Why many fintechs struggle to scale.

• VC money vs. profitability: The pitfalls of chasing funding over sustainable growth and how shifting investor priorities have changed the game.

• Building a scalable business: The importance of strategic planning, making tough decisions, and adapting to market realities.

Tune in to Episode 4 to gain insights into fintech journeys, where passion and practicality drive success.