The operator's playbook: Opinions and thoughts from the QED collective

April 2, 2024

Podcast: From NASA to Fintech: Chris Dean's Journey to Revolutionize Banking with Treasury Prime

Chris joined QED’s Head of Early Stage Investments Bill Cilluffo on the Fintech Thought Leaders podcast to discuss his discovery of the startup world, his entrepreneurial journey, having his business acquired by Silicon Valley Bank and how his revolutionizing banking with Treasury Prime.

March 15, 2024

Fintech in MENA is ready for its breakthrough moment

There is a young, growing population of digitally native consumers with high spending power. Fifty-five percent of the population is under the age of 30 and smart phone penetration is at 95 percent. But two-thirds of the Middle Eastern population still remains unbanked.

February 26, 2024

In search of the holy grail of employer-sponsored benefits startups

The number of employers offering personalized, flexible health benefits is increasing every year. This opens the door for a direct enrollment product that handles sophisticated payroll deductions and seamless integration with carriers.