In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve sits down with Ruth Hatherley, Founder & CEO of MoneyCatcha, a fintech company making waves by using open banking data to revolutionise the home loan process for consumers and brokers alike.

Ruth shares the story of MoneyCatcha's evolution, starting from blockchain technology to leveraging open banking to democratise data and offer faster, more competitive home loan solutions. She dives into the impact of COVID-19 on the financial landscape, how the shift toward digital processes changed the game for brokers, and her passion for improving the customer experience in the home loan industry.

Ruth also discusses the challenges of being a first-time founder, the resilience required to build a fintech startup, and her exciting plans for MoneyCatcha’s future, including expansion into other industries and markets.

Timestamps:
00:57 - What MoneyCatcha does and Ruth's journey
03:30 - Shifting from blockchain to open banking
05:00 - The impact of COVID-19 on the home loan industry
07:45 - Helping brokers use data to provide better loan options
09:30 - Ruth’s personal journey from banking to fintech founder
12:00 - Open banking and its impact on consumers
15:00 - The future of MoneyCatcha: Expanding beyond banking
18:30 - Ruth's thoughts on resilience and growth as a founder

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