Understanding VC

About Understanding VC

Funding news through conversations. www.uvcmedia.com (https://www.uvcmedia.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Rahul

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2021

Latest episode

3 May 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 May 2026

   Can you build a billion-dollar fintech with under 50 people? | SquareFi's Anton Lobintsev

   Discover how SquareFi is transforming cross-border payments and stablecoin infrastructure by leveraging regulatory advancements and innovative technology. Join Anton Lobintsev as he shares insights on building lean, scalable fintech solutions, navigating regulations across jurisdictions, and the future vision of a seamless global settlement network. Key Topics: The evolution of stablecoin infrastructure in response to regulation (US, UAE, Canada) and its impact on fintech SquareFi’s integrated API and white-label solutions for embedding banking, cards, and cross-border rails The strategic separation of SquareFi as a B2B2C platform and Mosta as a consumer-facing product Building a nimble, top-tier technical team with minimal headcount and leveraging AI automation The role of compliance (90%) versus technology (10%) in fintech development The opportunity of stablecoins in global remittances and cross-border payments—market size and potential Future vision: a global, accessible settlement network utilizing native stablecoins, agents, and embedded finance Timestamps: 00:00 - The regulatory landscape sparking innovation in stablecoin infrastructure 00:35 - How SquareFi consolidates fintech services into a single API platform 01:41 - The differentiation between SquareFi and Mosta: B2B2X versus direct consumer 03:13 - The importance of compliance and regulation in fintech strategy 04:44 - Expanding product offerings via API, white labels, and licensing paths 05:23 - The evolution from real estate tokenization to stablecoin-focused payments 07:12 - Global regulatory progress and the US as a key market for stablecoins 08:33 - Licensing strategies across Canada, US, UAE, and Switzerland 09:36 - Raising Series A to fund expansion, licenses, and top-tier talent 15:10 - Building a lean, highly skilled tech team responsible for specific domains 18:10 - Leveraging AI for automation—Dennis’ CRM system and customer support bots 22:36 - Market opportunities in stablecoins and global settlement network vision 23:18 - What could cause SquareFi to fail—and how resilience is built 24:34 - Unfair advantages: one-stop infrastructure, adaptable orchestration system, proprietary stablecoin 26:52 - Insights into selling embedded finance solutions to fintechs and non-fintechs 29:28 - The ultimate vision: a connected, global, low-cost settlement network with agents and local partners 32:20 - Closing remarks and future outlook for SquareFi Resources & Links: SquareFi Official Website (https://squarefi.co/) Mosta.io - Consumer Payment Platform (https://mosta.io/) Connect with Anton Lobintsev: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-lobintsev-7911073b1/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uvcmedia.com (https://www.uvcmedia.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   23 Feb 2026

   The Hidden Opportunity in R&D Tax Credits: Why a16z speedrun Backed Taxnova

   Summary In this conversation, George discusses TaxNova (https://taxnova.ai/), an AI-powered platform that automates the R&D tax credit process for tech companies. He shares his personal journey as a founder, the role of AI in streamlining tax claims, and the challenges faced in the traditional claims process. George emphasizes the importance of efficiency and compliance, the significance of funding and accelerator experiences, and the market potential for TaxNova. He also addresses the collaboration with tax advisors and the unique advantages of being an outsider in the industry.Takeaways TaxNova automates the R&D tax credit process for tech companies. The founder's journey is deeply personal and reflects their strengths. AI is transforming paperwork-heavy tasks in tax claims. The claims process is often inefficient and burdensome for companies. Efficiency and compliance are critical in tax claims. Funding from angels and operators is crucial at the pre-seed stage. The market for R&D tax credits is substantial and growing. Collaboration with tax advisors is essential for final submissions. Understanding the target audience is key to market positioning. Being an outsider can provide unique insights and advantages. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to TaxNova and Its Purpose 03:19 The Founder’s Journey and Motivation 06:09 The Role of AI in Tax Credit Claims 08:56 Understanding the Claims Process 12:02 Efficiency and Quality in Tax Claims 15:06 Funding Journey and Accelerator Experience 17:41 Milestones and Future Goals 20:34 Market Positioning and Competition 23:40 Collaboration with Tax Advisors 26:22 Target Audience and Market Size 29:26 Challenges and Unfair Advantages This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uvcmedia.substack.com (https://uvcmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   29 Jan 2025

   How to Get the Best Outcome for Your Startup While Fundraising | Camila Noordeloos from Grand Ventures

   Camila Noordeloos from Grand Ventures shares essential startup fundraising strategies, including securing multiple term sheets and leveraging investor networks, to achieve optimal outcomes in this interview.

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• Camila Noordeloos
• James Shecter
• Kris Childress
• Christian Meermann
• Itamar Novick

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32,118

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5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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95

Social presence

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YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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