What if the work ethic that built one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs could unlock an even bigger opportunity? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Jordan Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa and former CGO and Co-Founder of Volt, to explore the real playbook behind scaling, surviving hypergrowth, and why he’s betting on a bold new frontier. Key topics covered:📈 Lessons from Hypergrowth – What it really takes to scale from startup to global fintech player 🔍 Building vs. Burning Out – How to grow fast without breaking your team (or yourself) 🏦 Fintech’s New Frontier: Escrow and Stablecoins – Why cross-border payments are ripe for disruption 👥 Hiring Right, Scaling Smart – How the right early hires determine everything at scale ⚡ Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough – The overlooked factors that separate long-term winners from flameouts 🌍 Global Expansion Playbook – Why founders must be hands-on when opening new markets Jordan shares behind-the-scenes insights from building Volt, lessons learned from opening new markets like Australia, and why resilience, honesty, and smart risk-taking are non-negotiables for fintech founders. Whether you’re scaling a fintech, launching a startup, or investing in the next wave of innovation, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways on how to build smarter and go further. Tune in now and get the playbook for scaling beyond survival. 🎧