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About this episode:
We’re all looking for the perfect partner- whether in life or business. And in today’s fast-moving fintech world, the right partnership can make or break your product.
In 2025, digital innovation is reshaping how companies collaborate. According to Deloitte, over 70% of fintech product launches now involve a strategic partner and cross-company collaboration has doubled in just three years.
Partnerships aren’t optional anymore, they’re essential. From scaling faster to innovating smarter, teaming up is often the only path to market success.
Join host Benjamin Ensor and a panel of experts as they dive into the new rules of product partnerships:
Because in fintech, finding “the one” is just the beginning.
This week's guests:
Deniz Oran- Head of Payment Partnerships EMEA at Google
Mo Damman, Head of Card Network and Product Partnerships at Adyen
Veronica Glab -Strategic Partnerships lead at Juice Ventures
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About 11:FS
At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting.
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About Fintech Insider:
Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.
Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance.
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