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Fintech Chatter: Conversations with Fintech CEOs and Founders
350+ episodes. 40+ countries. The podcast fintech leaders actually listen to.
Fintech Chatter is where founders, executives, and investors behind the world's most ambitious fintech companies share what's actually working.
We cover topics like raising capital, scaling internationally, hiring leadership teams, and the challenges of building with transformative technologies across payments, crypto, AI, wealth, insurance. If it's in Fintech we've got you covered.
Hosted by Dexter Cousins, founder of Tier One People, Australia's specialist executive search firm for fintech and transformative technology.
With 17 years placing CEOs, CTOs, CPO's and country managers across the sector, Dexter brings an operator's lens to every conversation.
New episodes biweekly. If you're building, funding, or leading a fintech company - this is your podcast.
Follow Dexter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/
Follow Tier One People: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tier-one-people
Fintech Chatter: Conversations with Fintech CEOs and Founders
Networking | Finding Your Next Job In Fintech part 3
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Most people treat networking like fitness - they lie on the sofa for three years, then panic when they're out of shape. In this episode, Dexter Cousins breaks down the 95-5 principle: 95% of your job hunting success comes from 5% of your network. Learn how to identify the critical 5% of your network, activate them strategically, and turn two-minute conversations into warm introductions. This is networking done right.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 95-5 Principle: Focus on your critical 5%, not broadcasting to thousands
- T1/T2/T3 Framework: How to filter your network strategically
- The Two-Minute Ask: Why small requests get bigger results
- Compounding: How one conversation generates 1-2 warm introductions
- The Trust Shortcut: Borrow credibility through warm introductions
FREE DOWNLOAD
Network Activation Worksheet - Get your T1/T2/T3 filter template, email scripts, and conversation guide. https://tieronepeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Network_Activation_Worksheet-1.pdf
ABOUT THE HOST
Dexter Cousins is Managing Director of Tier One People, the executive search firm for Fintech. With 25+ years in recruitment, Dexter has an unmatched record helping fintech companies build exceptional leadership teams.
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