The Ensemblex Exchange Podcast

The Past, Present and Future of Fintech: One on One with Peter Renton

Episode Summary

Peter Renton, co-founder of Renton & Co LLC, is the creator of some of the most popular events and media in the fintech space. His background? Label printing. After building and selling the first digital label business in 2010, Peter fell in love with peer-to-peer lending and what he saw as the coming fintech revolution. He had the gumption and power of personality to found Fintech Nexus (a.k.a. LendIt Fintech), a leading fintech conference, just a few years later in 2013. Peter is a true believer in fintech, but having witnessed the rise and fall of several trends in the industry, he's got critiques and caution, too. Tune in to hear his reflections on the pivotal moments of the last fifteen years, predictions for 2030, and tips for building the necessary momentum to make events successful.

Episode Notes

Find Peter, Renton & Co, and Ensemblex on LinkedIn.

Hosted by: Shawn Budde

Guest: Peter Renton

Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc

Theme Music by: Brad Frank