Key Takeaways
Foresight is the one trait that makes a difference for fintech founders.
Strategic preparation — building scalable systems, securing licenses early, empowering teams, and investing in resilient infrastructure — helps leaders navigate long periods of quiet persistence and seize opportunities when growth accelerates.
Having a clear vision helps leaders empower their teams to act with confidence when growth surges.
A younger colleague once asked me: “If you had to choose just one trait that makes the difference for fintech founders, what would it be?” My answer was simple: foresight , perhaps better put, a system of foresight.
With years of working across businesses — mostly in financial services, managing teams across continents and even investing in startups during my t

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