E11 - Starting the First Online Bank, S1, with John Philpott

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Back in ‘95, the first internet bank opened its virtual doors. Little did its founders know they would be laying the foundations for all modern banking and fintech as we know it. In this Fintech Corner episode, JD and Brett interview John Philpott, the third employee of the bank turned software company, S1. He shares his story as an internet banking pioneer and how the innovations back then mirror the innovations we see in fintech today. Highlights: How S1 moved the banking industry online and built trust Two major hurdles S1 overcame to get its first customers What it was like to tackle the first online payment service Major fintech innovations that John believes banks should keep an eye on today Coupon Code: Try Trovata’s automated forecasting 10% off every month for one year using coupon code: FC10 This episode is

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