[Investor Stories] Jonathan Whittle (Quona) on why and when it pays to become a bank, parallels to previous bust cycles and Brazil's fintech masterplan

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منذ 7 أيام33:58

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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On this episode Pat sits down with Jonathan Whittle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of emerging markets fintech inclusion fund Quona Capital. We dive into his journey from operator to VC, lessons learned from the dot-com bust and what it means for today's market correction, the status of Fintech in emerging markets and why it pays to become a bank at the final stage of a B2C fintech's growth journeyOn this episode you will learn about: Jonathan's journey into VC and long time engag...

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1. [Investor Stories] Jonathan Whittle (Quona) on why and when it pays to become a bank, parallels to previous bust cycles and Brazil's fintech masterplan (00:00:00)

2. Jonathan's journey into investing (00:03:13)

3. Parallels to past bust cycles (00:08:06)

4. Next steps for Entrepreneurs to manoeuvre the current situation (00:12:13)

5. What does this mean for Fintech? (00:14:54)

6. Waves of Fintech Adoption (00:18:25)

7. How important is regulation? (00:22:10)

8. Do you have to be a bank? (00:26:28)

9. If you were an entrepreneur today which business would you start? (00:30:00)

10. Quona's new 300M fund (00:32:18)

11. Fundraising lessons (00:35:45)

12. Fast Speed Round (00:38:32)

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[Investor Stories] Jonathan Whittle (Quona) on why and when it pays to become a bank, parallels to previous bust cycles and Brazil's fintech masterplan

The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley

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1. [Investor Stories] Jonathan Whittle (Quona) on why and when it pays to become a bank, parallels to previous bust cycles and Brazil's fintech masterplan (00:00:00)

2. Jonathan's journey into investing (00:03:13)

3. Parallels to past bust cycles (00:08:06)

4. Next steps for Entrepreneurs to manoeuvre the current situation (00:12:13)

5. What does this mean for Fintech? (00:14:54)

6. Waves of Fintech Adoption (00:18:25)

7. How important is regulation? (00:22:10)

8. Do you have to be a bank? (00:26:28)

9. If you were an entrepreneur today which business would you start? (00:30:00)

10. Quona's new 300M fund (00:32:18)

11. Fundraising lessons (00:35:45)

12. Fast Speed Round (00:38:32)

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#Entrepreneur #Business #Entrepreneurship #Venture Capital #Founders #Technology #Pat Alex #Innovation #Startup

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