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The Bold Move: How I went from Banking to Building FinTech Startups | Monica Millares, CPO at BigPay & Purpose Driven FinTech Podcast Host
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- Purpose Driven FinTech
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- Mar 24, 2025
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Summary
The financial industry is transforming rapidly, with traditional banking giving way to innovative FinTech solutions that are reshaping how people interact with money worldwide. In this solo episode, I share my personal journey from traditional banking to building FinTech startups and products across multiple continents, revealing the challenges, insights, and transformational lessons learned along the way. From my first steps into product leadership to scaling products to millions of users, I share the journey, what helped me succeed and the mistakes that taught me the most valuable lessons. What you'll learn: How I transitioned from traditional banking to the dynamic world of FinTech My unexpected path into product leadership How I ended up in Malaysia - from startup to scaleup The reality of building financial products across different markets and cultures Key insights from 10 years of FinTech product development Follow for more discussions on building FinTech products with customer and commercial impact and to stay updated on the latest episodes. 👉 Follow Monica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moni_millares TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moni_millares We cover: [00:00] My journey into FinTech - why I left traditional banking [05:30] The catalyst moment that changed my career trajectory [10:45] Discovering product leadership and the early challenges [15:20] Building FinTech products from Mexico to Malaysia [22:10] The unique challenges of developing products across different markets [28:40] How purpose drives better product decisions [34:15] Balancing innovation with compliance and security [39:30] My framework for building high-performing product teams [45:10] The future of FinTech and where I see the industr…