In this Give It A Nudge episode, Steve catches up with Maxime Chaury, co-founder of Upworth, a fintech startup that's all about helping people get a grip on their finances for zero cost. Upworth lets users pull together all their financial bits and pieces into one neat package, using the open banking system. 

Maxime dives into his backstory, touching on his diverse educational roots in France and his leap into the startup scene across various countries, including stints in the APAC region. 

The lightbulb moment for Upworth happened when Maxime and his co-founders spotted a missing piece in the Aussie market – a comprehensive tool for managing personal finances.

Since launching in November, after a successful pre-seed funding round, Maxime's eyes are set on broadening their user base and enhancing their offerings. They're gunning for a seed round by year-end to push Upworth towards becoming the go-to platform for Aussies wanting to smartly track, plan, and grow their wealth.

Maxime believes the key to startup success lies in the right mix of attitude, vision, and flexibility. He views his role as less about directing and more about coaching his team to greatness. Upworth dreams big, aiming to be the ultimate financial platform not just in Australia but potentially worldwide, making it easier for people to manage both local and international assets.

For anyone curious about the fintech world and passionate about making a tangible difference in financial wellness, Maxime's chat with Steve sheds light on the drive, challenges, and goals of pioneering a fintech startup.