Sols said:
Financial services is a sector where you need connections just as much as capital.
Unlike building for example a SaaS business around a good product idea, in financial services, it's not only a matter of finding developers, marketing, customer support, and sales. You also need connections within the financial services sector to have a chance at being taken seriously (and not get ripped off) when speaking with banks, VASPs, PSPs, and so on. If your business plan includes getting a license, you need even more money ”” both for regulatory obligations but also to hire a whole legal/compliance team. If you handle card payments, you need to consider PCI-DSS compliance.
Good connections are hard to make. Practically every successful founder in this industry first spent a few years in the industry. Those who didn't hired people from the industry: by poaching good people from competing business and/or hiring freelancing consultants.
I appreciate the consideration but I'm not the right person for this at this point unfortunately.
I could be wrong but I get the feeling you're interested in starting a business without really knowing what or what for. It sounds like you have the right ambition and drive, and combined with the ability to raise capital and tech resources ”” all you're missing is an idea that you're passionate about. Go find that idea (on your own or with cofounders), and then start your journey.
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