Show Notes
On this weeks episode of The Fintech Power 50 Podcast, we speak to Kani Payments CEO, Aaron Holmes, and Trade Ledger CEO, Martin McCann as we want to understand their journey into the industry and explore the dynamics between established financial technology leaders with years of relevant experience, and the fresh up-and-coming fintech’s.
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