Episode Summary
In this engaging episode of Fintechfun, Chris Titley welcomes Linda Coker, the innovative co-founder of Co-Operty, to discuss the evolution of her career and the inception of her groundbreaking venture. Linda offers a glimpse into her journey, detailing her transition from the structured world of corporate finance to the dynamic realm of startups.
Following her return to Australia and a trip around the world's vibrant startup hubs, Linda sheds light on the significance of co-ownership in today's housing market. Co-Operty, her venture co-founded with Liz Roche, embodies a solution that grants people collaborative pathways to property ownership. Linda describes the legal and fractional aspects of co-ownership, tenancy in common, and the importance of having flexible property investment strategies.
Chapters:
• Linda Coker's extensive background in financial services and venture investment has culminated in the launch of Co-Operty, a fintech platform aiming to make co-ownership of property straightforward and accessible.
• Co-ownership is posited as a viable solution to the housing affordability crisis, with tenancy in common providing a more flexible and protective form of property ownership.
• Co-Operty's MVP primarily targets cohorts such as flatmates, friends, family, and parents seeking to assist their children into the property market, often referred to as the 'Bank of Mum and Dad'.
• Partners such as mortgage brokers play a crucial role in Co-Operty's engagement strategy, helping inform product development tailored to the needs identified at the forefront of the housing market.
• Linda aspires to expand Co-Operty's offering, envisioning the evolution of their MVP to address broader use cases, white-label services, and potentially the introduction of a fractional loan product.
