{"podcast":{"title":"Purpose Driven FinTech","slug":"purpose-driven-fintech-6329886","podcast_index_feed_id":6329886,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/purpose-driven-fintech/","website_url":"https://www.podpage.com/purpose-driven-fintech/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e370edc-0f0d-4b85-bbb4-c0a2f068e1d2/Podcast-Art-Monica-Millares-Chief-Product-Officer-AI-FinTech-Bu.jpg","author":"Monica Millares","episode_count":88,"summary":"Welcome to Purpose Driven FinTech! I'm your host, Monica Millares - Product Leader and fellow FinTecher. These days, with the rising cost of living, financial stress among customers, loss of trust in banks, speculation of crypto, and uncertainty, we're facing unprecedented challenges. But there is hope. We as FinTechers have the power to make a positive impact. Our products, the how we do product, and our people can make a difference on customers’ financial lives - and as a result, in the quality of their lives. However, more than ever Founders, CEOs, Leadership teams and all FinTechers have a ton of pressure to build solutions that actually solve customer problems, that people want, that are differentiated And profitable Yes that's you and me too! That's why I've created this podcast! I speak with FinTech CEOs, Founders, and Csuites to uncover their stories, challenges, and lessons learnt in building products with impact. You'll get to hear real-life conversations, and you’ll walk away with practical questions, frameworks and insights that you can apply to your own FinTech products. So, are you ready to make a bigger difference in FinTech? Let's come together and discover how Pur…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:19:45.459919+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886"},"episode":{"title":"The Bold Move: How I went from Banking to Building FinTech Startups | Monica Millares, CPO at BigPay & Purpose Driven FinTech Podcast Host","slug":"the-bold-move-how-i-went-from-banking-to-building-fintech-startups-monica-millares-cpo-at-bigpay-purpose-driven-fintech-podcast-host","published_at":"2025-03-24T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886/the-bold-move-how-i-went-from-banking-to-building-fintech-startups-monica-millares-cpo-at-bigpay-purpose-driven-fintech-podcast-host","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886","url":"https://purpose-driven-fintech.captivate.fm/episode/the-bold-move-how-i-went-from-banking-to-building-fintech-startups-monica-millares-cpo-at-bigpay-purpose-driven-fintech-podcast-host","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e5953707-8966-4c82-b249-1fc8cdf280ea/How-did-I-get-into-FinTech-Product-and-Malaysia-Monica-Millares.mp3","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…","meta_description":"The financial industry is transforming rapidly, with traditional banking giving way to innovative FinTech solutions that are reshaping how people interact…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1643,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886/episodes/the-bold-move-how-i-went-from-banking-to-building-fintech-startups-monica-millares-cpo-at-bigpay-purpose-driven-fintech-podcast-host/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886/the-bold-move-how-i-went-from-banking-to-building-fintech-startups-monica-millares-cpo-at-bigpay-purpose-driven-fintech-podcast-host.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}