Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Fintech Wars by James da Costa Discover the rivalries, conflicts and success stories from the fascinating world of fintech, from cryptocurrencies and NFTs to the rise of digital banking. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From scandalous scams to overnight riches, fintech is a fascinating world full of fame, fortune and failure.As one of the worlds most lucrative and fast-growing sectors, fintech attracts a wide range of characters, from innovative visionaries to charismatic charlatans. Fintech Wars uncovers the infamous rivalries, scandals and conflicts that have transformed the world, from the stratospheric rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried to the rapid growth of digital banking.As the founder of a digital bank, James da Costa is a fintech insider. He draws upon his network and first-hand experiences to offer a fascinating look into the intricacies and motivations behind these stranger-than-fiction stories and conflicts. Step into the fascinating, chaotic and inspiring world of fintech with Fintech Wars. Author Biography James da Costa is the co-founder and COO of digital bank, Fingo. He is a researcher at Stanford Universitys Digital Economy Lab and a guest lecturer at the University of Warwick. He is an expert and leading voice in the Fintech space and has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and an MIT Innovator Under 35. He is a Diana Award recipient and is a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeeper. He is based in San Francisco, USA. Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction;Chapter - 01: PayPal vs. No One: The Fintech Unicorn That Spawned a Mafia;Chapter - 02: Venmo vs. Cash: "Money is Pure Fiction";Chapter - 03: Alibaba vs. Tencent: Red Envelope Wars and a Two-Horse Race;Chapter - 04: Nubank vs. Regulatory Extinction: How a Presidential Decree Almost Killed Nubank;Chapter - 05: SVB vs. the Newcomers: Bank Blowups and Unlikely Beneficiaries;Chapter - 06: Monzo vs. Status Quo: Crowdfunding £1 Million in 96 Seconds;Chapter - 07: The Everyman vs. Wall Street: One Million Percent Returns on Robinhood;Chapter - 08: Crypto vs. the Global Financial System: Missing Billions and $700 Million Pizza;Chapter - 09: Black Swans vs. the Power Law: Insuring and Betting against Crisis;Chapter - 10: Unicorns: A Blueprint for Billion-Dollar Growth; Review "The principles mentioned in the book helped us build Nubank, and they will help you too." * David Vélez, CEO and Founder of Nubank *"A history-and much more-of the evolution of financial technology, Fintech Wars provides strategic insights along with some amazing stories of the characters and strategies that have built multi-billion businesses. Insightful and accessible, this is the book for people thinking about investing or working in fintech and also for those just curious about what all of the hype is about." * Jeffrey Pfeffer, Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of 7 Rules of Power *"James da Costa has the inside scoop on billion-dollar companies you know like PayPal as well as some you havent heard of... yet. He takes those stories and breaks them down into lessons that everyone can use to start, or grow, their business." * Nicole Lapin, New York Times bestselling author and host of finance podcast Money Rehab *"In one of the most extensive collections of fintech stories from across the world, James da Costa examines the success factors and failure modes of unicorn fintechs. A must-read for aspiring fintech entrepreneurs and business students." * Ali Tamaseb, bestselling author and Super Founders and General Partner at DCVC *"An unmissable account of many of the most influential fintechs of our generation. James da Costa is a performance superstar and this book is just another example of his ability to get to absolutely everyone and find the story in everything." * Heidi Roizen, Partner at Threshold Ventures, Board Director at Planet Labs, Lecturer at Stanford, and Former VP of Worldwide Developer Relations at Apple * Details ISBN1398617040 Author James da Costa Publisher Kogan Page Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781398617049 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-10-03 Imprint Kogan Page Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781398617025 UK Release Date 2024-10-03 Audience General ISBN-10 1398617040 Subtitle Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money Pages 272 DEWEY 332.10285 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161863871;
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