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Hexa Finance: Breaking Stereotypes & Reimagining Finance for Startups
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The incredible journey of Hexa Finance is not just a tale of success; it's a true story of how being bold and true to yourself can pay dividends.
From a simple idea in 2016 to launching amidst the global lockdown, co-founders Ben Davies and Stu Mason have navigated it all.
They dive deep into their journey, sharing the sacrifices made, the critical role of timing, and the essence of trust and understanding in their partnership.
Key takeaways
- Back yourself and go for it, as you've started something for a reason and should have complete confidence in your vision.
- The Power of Teamwork: Ben and Stu stress the significance of a team that complements your skills and fosters mutual support.
- The Art of Saying 'No': Learn the value of simplicity in complexity. Embracing your niche, the bravery in critical decisions, and the wisdom in choosing your battles.
- Making Finance Relatable: Steering away from traditional corporate norms, Hexa Finance champions an open & comfortable environment, demystifying finance and making it accessible to all.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to the episode and guests Ben Davies and Stu Mason from Hexa Finance (00:00:00)
2. Sponsor: Hexa Finance (00:02:46)
3. The vision, mission, and journey of Hexa (00:11:40)
4. Hexa's unique approach to business and the importance of relatability in tech (00:25:24)
5. Essential components and challenges of co-founding relationships (00:29:18)
6. The benefit of a commercial background and navigating changes in roles in a startup (00:39:18)
7. Flexibility with lenders and learning from failures in business (00:47:11)
8. The impact of startup life on personal relationships and sacrifices made (00:54:36)
9. Transitioning from corporate to startup life: Challenges and learnings (01:00:55)
10. Vision for the next 5 years at Hexa Finance and advice for early stage founders (01:08:41)
11. Engaging with listeners, reflections on popular trends, and introduction to the next episode's guest (01:23:01)
12. Closing remarks and call to action (01:25:54)
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