Neha Wattas, Executive Director, Innovation & FinTech Partnerships at J.P. Morgan in New York, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about why and how J.P. Morgan likes to partner with FinTechs or invest in them globally.

Here is what they covered:

J.P. Morgan's approach to working with start-ups: why J.P. Morgan wants to be the partner of choice for start-ups
Neha's your team’s mandate (Wholesale Payments)? Strategic focus or financial gain?
FinTech themes in focus: super apps (what are their superpowers?)
How do your deal sourcing and onboarding work?
What do you focus on most when considering partnering, investing or acquiring a start-up? Product market fit and cultural fit
What's the range of potential engagement with start-ups?
How does JPM collaborate with others in the ecosystem
How does the monitoring of your collaborations work
Key piece of advice for the founders
An example of an investment made by the team: Trovata, an open banking platform helping companies managing their cash flow
Best way to reach out