Darragh Buckley, CEO of Increase, on building the next generation of banking infrastructure

In this episode of the Fintech One-On-One podcast, Peter Renton interviews Darragh Buckley, CEO and co-founder of Increase, about his experiences scaling fintech companies, particularly drawing from his early days at Stripe. Buckley discusses Increase's innovative approach to connecting directly to the Federal Reserve via API, the importance of integrating compliance and engineering from the outset, and his vision for specialized financial institutions catering to niche communities. He shares insights on real-time payments, risk management, and his investments in community banks, emphasizing the need for technology to bridge the gap between local banks and larger national brands.