|Checkbook Chronicles with PJ| Chapter 1: Peter Hazlehurst, Synctera|

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0:58 Checkbook Chronicles with PJ
1:14 Peter Hazlehurst - An Introduction
10:37 Peter's important lessons from experience
13:33 Building culture
16:29 Aligning diversity and shared values
20:23 Culture challenges of starting a company
24:38 Challenges with transparency
27:10 Short-term results vs Long-term results
30:54 Personal attributes that helped him in his professional life
35:46 The next big thing in FinTech in 2024
37:42 AI in FinTech
40:25 Finding a Product-Market Fit as a Founder
42:01 Frustration, Stress, and Mental Health
46:38 Peter's advice for upcoming founders
47:10 PJ's reflection & summary of the episode and what to expect next
Checkbook Chronicles with PJ aims to reveal the human side of Founders and CEOs, exploring their emotions, fears, challenges, and moments of bravery. Our goal is to make these industry leaders real people to our audience. The podcast will be available in both video and audio formats on all major streaming platforms.
In each episode, we delve deep into the personal journeys of our guests, discussing their motivations, challenges, mental health, personal growth, and insights into fintech and AI trends. We believe your experience and insights would be incredibly valuable to our listeners.
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