The picks and shovels of agentic finance
/Matt Ober of Social Leverage argues that AI agents and prediction markets are creating new fintech infrastructure opportunities, but building the winners will take time.
Read MoreMatt Ober of Social Leverage argues that AI agents and prediction markets are creating new fintech infrastructure opportunities, but building the winners will take time.
Read MoreGreg Bogich of advisor growth firm AcquireUp explains how AI can help financial advisors scale the human connections that drive new business.
Read MoreMatija Nakic of financial planning and analysis software company Farseer explains how AI can help finance teams test scenarios and evaluate the financial consequences of business decisions as conditions change.
Read MoreExecutive coach Richa Malhotra explains why navigating AI requires clarity, trust and a willingness to move before leaders feel ready.
Read MoreFernando Castellanos of Prove explains why identity matters for stablecoins.
Read MoreAlex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures explains why the private market has become fintech’s real leading indicator.
Read MoreFernando Castellanos of Prove argues stablecoins are forcing identity to move from one-time checks to continuous verification.
Read MoreMatt Ober of Social Leverage argues that prediction markets tied to company KPIs could become Wall Street’s next major asset class.
Read MoreAlex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures makes the case that venture capital is a dream job, but not a traditional career path.
Read MoreAlastair Wood of Raisin explains how consumers are moving savings beyond their primary bank in search of higher yields and better digital experiences.
Read MoreMatt Ober of Social Leverage argues that while wealthtech startups are pitching AI operating systems, the exit math points to $200 million to $500 million outcomes, not unicorn valuations.
Read MoreAlex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures examines the playbook behind the corporate spend management race and argues that the winners will be those who move beyond cards to control more of a company’s financial workflows.
Read MoreFintech has found a new baseline at $45–50 billion annually, new giants have emerged, and crypto earned a seat at the table. F-Prime’s Abdul Abdirahman examines the broader trends.
Read MoreMatt Ober of Social Leverage argues that in the rush to fund “AI everything,” distribution, capital structure and revenue still matter more than being AI-native.
Read MoreThe FR breaks down CB Insights’ State of Fintech Q3 2025 report with insights from Dan Latimore on AI’s rise, bigger late-stage deals, and the renewed momentum in wealthtech.
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