In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast, host Chris Titley sits down with Matthew Sek, Vice President for Airwallex ANZ, to explore the origins and rapid growth of Airwallex. Matt shares the unique story of how Airwallex was founded in a Melbourne coffee shop, driven by the founders’ challenges with paying overseas suppliers, and evolved into a leading fintech company providing a range of financial products aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The discussion covers Airwallex’s expansion of services, including foreign currency exchanges, global payouts, corporate cards, and potential future ventures into lending. Matt delves into the importance of serving a global market, the ongoing need for business education, and how Airwallex aims to solve traditional financial management issues faced by SMBs. Additionally, the episode touches on Matt's personal life, including his hobbies and the balance of work and downtime.