Reimagining Banking at Current with Trevor Marshall

Financial technology or fintech has always been a hot topic.  This is increasingly true in recent years as disruptive companies enter the market to give better alternatives and solutions to consumers.

Current is focused on creating better financial outcomes.  In addition to providing banking services, their app has many tools and reminders to help users learn and execute better money management strategies.  In this episode, I interview Trevor Marshall, CTO of Current about starting a fintech company, how banking software is written, and what opportunities exist for disruption.

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