In this special bonus episode brought to you in partnership with Mastercard, Suneera Madhani explores one of the biggest opportunities in fintech today: open banking.

If you're a fintech founder building tools for small businesses, this episode is packed with insights to help you create more impactful, data-driven solutions. With over 33 million SMBs in the U.S. powering nearly half the workforce, the demand for modern financial tools is only growing.

Inside the episode:

• The real reason small businesses struggle with cash flow—and how fintech can help
• A breakdown of what open banking is and why it matters right now
• Five powerful ways to leverage open banking APIs—from payments and lending to fraud prevention and financial visibility
• How to get started: choosing the right partners, using AI for better insights, and staying up-to-date on compliance needs

This conversation is especially for founders building the next generation of fintech products that support small business success.

This episode is sponsored by Mastercard. #MastercardAmbassador

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