The Real Maxime Podcast
Welcome to The Real Maxime podcast. I am an economist, former tech entrepreneur, hedge fund founder and private investor. Tune in for limited series interviews and conversations at the intersection of economics, finance and technology entrepreneurship.
Episodes
In this episode, we are joined by Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of FairPlay, the world's first Fairness-as-a-Service company. Financial institutions use FairPlay’s APIs to embed fairness considerations into their marketing, underwriting, pricing, and collections algorithms as well as to automate their fair lending compliance. In this insightful conversation, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a technology-driven sol...
In this episode, we are joined by Anna Garcia, Founding Managing Partner of Altari Ventures, an exciting emerging venture capital manager specializing in enterprise Fintech at the earliest stages. Altari Ventures seeks to invest in B2B startups focused on data-driven enterprise intelligence, capital markets and asset management technology, CFO tech stack, embedded finance, and decentralized or centralized financial infrastructure c...
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Broughton, Thiel Fellow and Founder of Altro, a Y Combinator Class of 2020 startup backed by Pendulum, Marcy Ventures, Citi Ventures, Black Capital Fund, Concrete Rose Fund that uses recurring monthly expenses, including rent and subscriptions like Netflix or Spotify, to build one’s credit. While attending USC, Michael was denied a $10k loan needed to cover the remainder of his tuition due ...
In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Avery, Founder and CEO of Tilled, a PayFac-as-a-Service platform that allows B2B SaaS companies to monetize payments that pass through their platforms. Caleb is one of the most articulate thought leaders when it comes to deconstructing the mechanics of the payment industry. He founded Tilled in 2019, drawing on nearly a decade of experience advising merchants and software businesses on optimi...
In this episode, we are joined by Tanvi Lal, a member of the investment team at Intuit Ventures, the financial software leader’s Venture Capital group responsible for overseeing investment in startups around the world. Tanvi has been recognized as one of NYC Fintech Women’s 2023 Inspiring Fintech Females. She is a co-founder of VC Unleashed, a global nonprofit aimed at diversifying venture capital through education, resource sharin...
In this episode, we are joined by Olya Caliujnaia, CEO and Co-Founder of Sanlo, a Fintech venture backed by Index Ventures and Konvoy that provides digital financial infrastructure and non-dilutive capital to game and app developers. The idea for Sanlo came from empathy for gaming studio owners, the sheer size of the market, and the pain point of managing their back-office operations. In this insightful conversation, Olya shares ve...
In this episode, we are joined by Michael “Max” Maxworthy, Co-Head Technology Investment Banking at D.A. Davidson. Max has 20 years of investment banking and private equity experience in advising middle market companies in sectors such as Financial Technology. In this insightful conversation, we discuss the wide variety and nuances of business models, capitalization and valuation multiples in Fintech, and the nuances in deal-making...
In this episode, we are joined by Tony Dong, Head of Capital Formation at OP Crypto, a venture investor in founders and emerging fund managers focused on game-changing business models in the broad blockchain ecosystem. As veterans in the space, with intricate connections to institutional investors and founders across verticals, the principals at OP Crypto believe they can provide some of the best-in-class portfolio support, go-to-m...
In this episode, we are joined by Paul Monasterio, CEO and Co-founder of Kalepa, a Fintech software startup backed by IA Ventures and Inspired Capital dedicated to enhancing underwriting performance and driving profitable premium growth for the commercial insurance industry. Kalepa’s AI-powered Copilot software enables underwriters to focus their time on high ROI opportunities and quickly evaluate and optimally select risk. Tune in...
In this episode, we are joined by Itzik Cohen, CEO and Co-founder of Payzen, a transformative healthcare Fintech lender backed by 7wireVentures and Viola. PayZen leverages AI, Machine Learning and highly proprietary data sources to offer healthcare patients a personalized payment plan so they can affordably pay for the care they need. In this insightful episode, we discuss key takeaways from two decades in Silicon Valley, managemen...
In this episode, we are joined by Lloyd Roberts, leadership author and co-Founder of LoanPro, a leading cloud-based loan management software platform founded with his brothers Rhett and Ben to digitize the entire back office of loan servicing, resulting in lower costs, more efficiency and improved financial inclusion. Lloyd brings a unique blend of grassroots wisdom and effective go-to-market expertise in B2B Fintech software. Tune...
In this episode, we are joined by Eric Schneider, co-Founder and co-CEO of AKKO, a Fintech company backed by Fika Ventures, Mundi Ventures and Pear VC (the investors behind DoorDash, Gusto, and Policygenius) that offers straightforward, affordable electronic device insurance. Akko’s digital-first approach eliminates the need for cumbersome paperwork and lengthy resolution, providing customers with a hassle-free experience. They've ...
In this episode, we are joined by Paul Koullick, Co-Founder and CEO at Keeper, a company dedicated to aiding independent contractors in identifying work-related expenses, potentially qualifying them for tax deductions. What sets Keeper apart is its fresh approach to tax filing software – it's built around personalization, intelligence, and a seamless user experience. Tune in to hear more about Paul’s journey as a Fintech entreprene...
In this episode, we are joined by Jason Wenk, Founder and CEO of Altruist, a fully vertically-integrated one-stop custodial platform for RIAs. Altruist is on a mission to make investing fair for everyone. Jason has never wavered on his mission to empower more people to have access to better and more affordable financial planning and wealth management. Tune in to hear more about Jason’s journey as one of the leading Wealth Tech entr...
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