A Primer on US Fintech Expansion with Klaros' Andy Kampf
About this episode
The episode explores the challenges and frameworks for fintech companies expanding into the U.S. market.
What actually breaks when a fintech expands to the U.S. — product, licensing, hiring, or assumptions? In this episode, host Reggie Young sits down with Andy Kampf, Partner at Klaros Group and former Klarna US legal lead, to unpack the real framework behind cross-border fintech expansion. Andy breaks down the four pillars every foreign fintech must get right — product, bank partnerships, hiring, and budget — and the hidden pitfalls that derail U.S. launches. From misconceptions about European ...
People in this episode
Host: Reggie Young
Guest: Andy Kampf
Topics covered
- fintech expansion
- U.S. market
- cross-border finance
- product development
- bank partnerships
- hiring practices
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Organizations: Klaros Group, Klarna
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