Stephanie Choo, Partner at Portage Ventures – Counter-Cyclical Fintech Opportunities, The Great Canadian Fintech Market, & The Future of Crypto Fintech Leaders

Miguel Armaza sits down with Stephanie Choo, Partner at Portage Ventures, a global fintech-focused VC that traces its roots back to Canada. The firm focuses on fintech companies and currently manages over $3 billion in AUM.

We discuss:
The fintech opportunity in Canada and why most fintech verticals in the country are winner-take-allIn light of a looming recession, what are some of the counter-cyclical fintech themes Steph is investing in these days?Portage’s take on crypto and why they remain very bullish on the categoryThe future of fintech partnerships and why a lot of the growth from the industry will be driven through collaboration between fintechs, big tech, and incumbent banks… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today’s global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.

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Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.

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