Fintech

Get 1:1 advice from fintech founders and industry experts.

Sam Hodges

Sam Hodges

Founder – Vouch, InsurTech Expert
Vouch
Y Combinator

Sam Hodges is the co-founder and CEO of Vouch, a venture-backed commercial insurance business focused on serving the needs of high-growth companies. Previously, Sam served as co-founder and U.S. Managing Director for Funding Circle, a leading global lending platform for small businesses, w...read more

$350 / 30 mins

Available next Wednesday

T Zhu

T Zhu

Co-founder & CEO – Tellus, Fintech & Proptech Expert
Tellus
Zazzle

T Zhu is the co-founder of Tellus, a smart savings platform powered by real estate backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Alumni Ventures and Decent Capital. He previously founded and scaled a number of companies, including Sodacan, a social consumer mobile app startup that released Sip, an anonym...read more

$125 / 30 mins

Available tomorrow

Chad Fox

Chad Fox

Entrepreneur & Family Office Advisor - Crypto Expert
Fox Ventures
F Partners

Chad Fox is an advisor to entrepreneurs and family offices through his firm F Partners. Through his VC firm, Fox Ventures, he invests in exceptional founders focused on “The Future of Financial Services”. Chad has a global network that spans from North America to the Middle East and can...read more

$125 / 30 mins

Available tomorrow

Darren Sugiyama

Darren Sugiyama

Author – "Living Outside The Cubicle", Motivational Speaker
Lionsmark
Apex Outsourcing Inc.

Darren Sugiyama is an entrepreneur, nationally recognized motivational speaker and an internationally acclaimed author. His published works include "Living Outside The Cubicle - The Ultimate Success Guide For The Aspiring Entrepreneur," “How I Built A $37 Million Insurance Agency In Less T...read more

$125 / 30 mins

Available on Friday

Wil Eyi

Wil Eyi

Co-founder & CEO – Toolbox,
Toolbox
Y Combinator

Wil Eyi is the CEO and co-founder of Toolbox, a Y Combinator-backed startup building a vertical Fintech platform. The company has raised $18M in debt and equity. Prior to founding Toolbox, Wil worked in private equity at Walburg Pincus and as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Wil hold...read more

$125 / 30 mins

Available on Saturday

Jon Swire

Jon Swire

Instructor – UCLA, Real Estate Investor
The Agency RE
Keller Williams

Jon Swire is one of the nation’s leading real estate professionals and author of “There’s No Free Lunch in Real Estate”, which details simple tools and strategies to create life-changing wealth. Jon also teaches Real Estate Investment Analysis at UCLA Extension, as well as offering speakin...read more

$125 / 30 mins

Available on Friday

Nikhil Desai

Nikhil Desai

CTO – Mentorcam, Product Engineering
GoToMeeting
LendingClub

I have 17+ years of experience building software products and leading engineering teams in startups, mid-sized companies and large enterprises. I love building products that create value and have a positive impact on society. ...read more

$125 / 30 mins

Available tomorrow

What Does a Fintech Mentor Do?

A fintech mentor is someone with extensive experience in the fintech industry who offers their guidance to founders of new fintech startups. Fintech mentors can provide everything from practical business advice and product development recommendations to motivation and emotional support as you manage the turbulent journey of launching a fintech startup.

Mentorcam’s fintech mentors can assist fintech founders in a range of areas, including:

What Is a Fintech Startup?

“Fintech” (financial technology) startups are young companies that focus on developing technology-driven financial solutions. Some of the world’s top fintech startups include:

  1. Stripe: Stripe is a payment processing system that allows businesses to accept debit, credit, or other forms of digital payment. Digital payment applications are one of the most widely-used types of fintech. 
  2. Coinbase: Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy and sell cryptocurrency tokens like Bitcoin, Ether, and many others. Crypto apps became popular in the wake of the crypto boom in the early 2010s.
  3. Robinhood: Robinhood is a commission-free online brokerage platform that allows users to trade financial assets like stocks, options, EFTs, and cryptocurrency. Investment apps are popular among individuals who want a simpler, more flexible investing experience.

What Are the Different Types of Fintech Startups?

Fintech startups can take many forms, but most are financial software startups of some sort. For example:

What Can a Fintech Mentor Do for You?

A fintech mentor can teach you how to build a fintech startup by sharing tailored insights. Mentorcam’s fintech mentors are all exceptionally qualified to provide advice that’s based on real experience and industry knowledge. Plus, the one-on-one mentoring environment makes it possible for our mentors to customize their guidance specifically for your startup’s needs.

To make the most of your time with your mentor, it’s essential to ask the right questions. Here are some examples you can use to get the conversation started with your fintech advisor:

A fintech mentor from Mentorcam can help you discover the answers to essential questions like these and unlock your startup’s true growth potential.

Related areas of interest: Product Development, Fundraising