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How Marketplaces Capture Value Through Embedded Finance
Marketplaces are no longer just matchmakers; they are becoming the financial rails for their entire ecosystems. This episode examines how platforms like Airbnb, DoorDash, and Shopify are embedding lending, insurance, and payroll directly into the transaction flow to capture margin that used to belong to banks. We look at the specific mechanics of embedded finance, the regulatory hurdles involved, and why this shift is fundamentally changing how small businesses manage cash flow and risk. By controlling the money movement, marketplaces can offer better rates to sellers while securing higher…
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