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Spriggy, a Masterclass in Scaling Consumer Fintech: Alex Badran

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The Spriggy story returns to Fintech Chatter Podcast! Five years after his debut, our most-requested guest ever is back with insights you can't afford to miss.
Dexter Cousins chats to Alex Badran, the founder of Spriggy, a fintech app designed to help parents teach their children about money management.
This isn't just another success story - it's a masterclass in scaling consumer fintech in a challenging market.
Alex shares his decade-long journey with Spriggy, its growth to over one million users, and the importance of real-world financial education for kids.
Join us as we take a deep dive into building a category and product that has captured the hearts and minds of millions of Australian families.
Favourite quotes
"We created a category that didn't exist before."
"You can't outsource growth to a partner."
"Your ability to learn is what matters."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Spriggy
03:58 The Problem Spriggy Solves
07:13 Understanding User Needs and Early Development
10:10 Adapting to Growing Users and Changing Needs
13:07 The Impact of Technology on Kids' Financial Education
15:57 Growth Strategies and Market Positioning
19:12 Partnerships and Their Role in Growth
22:12 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth as a Founder
29:10 The Importance of Learning and Enjoying Work
30:59 Authenticity in Leadership
33:33 Navigating Team Dynamics and Cohesion
37:00 Adapting to Economic Changes in Hiring
41:49 Future Vision for Spriggy
47:28 Behavioral Education and Parenting
51:56 Podcast intro vid no audio.mp4
About Spriggy

Spriggy is Australia’s #1 Pocket Money app that helps kids learn about money. Spriggy was founded in 2016 with a clear mission to help parents teach their kids about money.

We believe that financial literacy is a crucial life skill, one that lays the groundwork for a secure and confident future.

By learning how to manage money from a young age, kids are empowered to make informed financial decisions as they grow, mastering everything from saving and spending to setting goals and budgeting.

Download Spriggy

Explore Careers at Spriggy

Send us a text

Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/
Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

  continue reading

339 episodes

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Manage episode 467723313 series 2920994
Content provided by Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter and Founder and Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter and Founder and Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

The Spriggy story returns to Fintech Chatter Podcast! Five years after his debut, our most-requested guest ever is back with insights you can't afford to miss.
Dexter Cousins chats to Alex Badran, the founder of Spriggy, a fintech app designed to help parents teach their children about money management.
This isn't just another success story - it's a masterclass in scaling consumer fintech in a challenging market.
Alex shares his decade-long journey with Spriggy, its growth to over one million users, and the importance of real-world financial education for kids.
Join us as we take a deep dive into building a category and product that has captured the hearts and minds of millions of Australian families.
Favourite quotes
"We created a category that didn't exist before."
"You can't outsource growth to a partner."
"Your ability to learn is what matters."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Spriggy
03:58 The Problem Spriggy Solves
07:13 Understanding User Needs and Early Development
10:10 Adapting to Growing Users and Changing Needs
13:07 The Impact of Technology on Kids' Financial Education
15:57 Growth Strategies and Market Positioning
19:12 Partnerships and Their Role in Growth
22:12 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth as a Founder
29:10 The Importance of Learning and Enjoying Work
30:59 Authenticity in Leadership
33:33 Navigating Team Dynamics and Cohesion
37:00 Adapting to Economic Changes in Hiring
41:49 Future Vision for Spriggy
47:28 Behavioral Education and Parenting
51:56 Podcast intro vid no audio.mp4
About Spriggy

Spriggy is Australia’s #1 Pocket Money app that helps kids learn about money. Spriggy was founded in 2016 with a clear mission to help parents teach their kids about money.

We believe that financial literacy is a crucial life skill, one that lays the groundwork for a secure and confident future.

By learning how to manage money from a young age, kids are empowered to make informed financial decisions as they grow, mastering everything from saving and spending to setting goals and budgeting.

Download Spriggy

Explore Careers at Spriggy

Send us a text

Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/
Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

  continue reading

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