The Future of Credit Underwriting On-Chain with Qiro Finance | Akshay Poshatwar & Nishikant Bahalkar

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In this episode Connor & Mahesh sit down with Akshay Poshatwar & Nishikant Bahalkar, founders of Qiro, to discuss their ground-breaking platform aimed at tackling adverse selection through a unique credit risk underwriting protocol. Akshay shares his journey from the FinTech industry in India, highlighting the potential for global capital access through decentralized finance. Nishikant adds his insights on the evolution of blockchain and DeFi, emphasizing the benefits and challenges in Real World Assets (RWA) lending. The discussion includes how Qiro aims to bridge TradFi and DeFi, offering solutions for different asset classes and the promising future of decentralized infrastructure networks (DePIN). The episode wraps up with a look towards the company's rapid growth and their search for strategic hires, particularly in business development within the U.S. and Europe.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:46 - Meet the Qiro Team

01:53 - Founders' Backgrounds and Journey

09:35 - Understanding Qiro's Unique Platform

13:30 - Challenges and Innovations in RWA Lending

24:36 - DePIN Networks and Future Prospects

31:13 - Hiring and Growth at Qiro

33:52 - Conclusion and Contact Information

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.