#153 Revolutionizing Immigrant Fintech in Canada | Aditya Mhatre | My Beacon | Ashish Airon

Description: In this episode of the BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast (#153), we host a dynamic entrepreneur who shares their incredible journey from working at Reliance Jio and Paytm to founding Beacon, a fintech company helping immigrants in Canada. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by newcomers, Canada's evolving immigration policies, and the inspiration behind Beacon. Gain insights into startup funding, the fintech landscape, and actionable advice for immigrants navigating life in Canada. Key Highlights: Challenges for Immigrants: Banking difficulties, housing costs, and settlement issues. Canada’s Housing & Immigration Policies: Rising costs and policy adjustments. Customer Acquisition Strategy: Trust-building through partnerships and direct customer engagement. Funding Insights: Raising CAD 5.25 million and the startup journey. Immigration Preparation: Tips for newcomers, from resumes to networking. Canada vs. India: Comparing financial tech ecosystems and opportunities. Canada’s Appeal: Why it remains a great destination despite challenges. Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:10: Introduction and guest's background. 2:11 - 5:30: Transition from Reliance Jio and Paytm to Beacon. 5:31 - 10:20: Challenges faced by Canadian immigrants and inspiration behind Beacon. 10:21 - 15:00: Canada’s immigration and housing policies. 15:01 - 20:45: Beacon’s revenue model and funding journey. 20:46 - 25:30: Customer acquisition strategies and trust-building. 25:31 - 30:00: Tips for immigrants: preparation, resumes, and networking. 30:01 - 34:00: Canada vs. India: financial tech ecosystem comparison. 34:01 - 36:41: Closing remarks and advice for newcomers. #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Immigration #CanadaLife #StartupJourney #BlitzBusiness #Beacon #Podcast #IndianImmigrants #CanadaHousing #startuptips Follow @BlitzBusinessIndianPodcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzbusinesstalk/, https://www.instagram.com/ashishairon X : https://x.com/ashishairon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishairon/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzbusiness-indian-podcast

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