In this episode Koen is joined by Lode Vermeersch, Head of AREA42. He shares how this innovation hub within Credendo is revolutionizing B2B trade finance. By offering flexible working capital solutions, AREA42 is making digital trade more accessible and user-friendly for businesses worldwide.Their conversation addresses how AREA42 bridges the gap between traditional credit insurance and modern financial needs. While credit insurance protects sellers from unpaid invoices, AREA42 goes further by streamlining working capital solutions tailored to the digital B2B landscape. Their approach addresses challenges like the upfront payment requirements of digital marketplaces, offering flexible alternatives to traditional trade credit terms.They also highlight key learnings, such as the importance of adopting a problem-first innovation approach and the ongoing challenge of balancing corporate stability with startup agility. "Any company in the world, especially in the European Economic Area, we can help you. Whatever your working capital problem, come to us, and we will find a solution."Thank you for tuning into our podcast about global trends in the FinTech industry.Check out our podcast channel.Learn more about Fintech Belgium and Digital Finance Summit.Follow us on LinkedIn.#FinTech #RegTech #Scaleup #WealthTech

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related