In Check with Fintech · 2025-04-30 · 49 min
What if the work ethic that built one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs could unlock an even bigger opportunity? In this episode of In Check with Fintech , host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Jordan Lawrence , CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa and former CGO and Co-Founder of Volt , to explore the real playbook behind scaling, surviving hypergrowth, and why he’s betting on a bold new frontier. Key topics covered: Lessons from Hypergrowth - What it really takes to scale from startup to global fintech player Building vs. Burning Out - How to grow fast without breaking your team (or yourself) Fintech’s New Frontier: Escrow and Stablecoins - Why cross-border payments are ripe for disruption Hiring Right, Scaling Smart - How the right early hires determine everything at scale Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough - The overlooked factors that separate long-term winners from flameouts Global Expansion Playbook - Why founders must be hands-on when opening new markets Jordan shares behind-the-scenes insights from building Volt, lessons learned from opening new markets like Australia, and why resilience, honesty, and smart risk-taking are non-negotiables for fintech founders.
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