In this episode of Grownlearn, host Zorina Dimitrova speaks with Andrew Lebbos, SVP at Benzinga, about how financial data, market intelligence, and API infrastructure are reshaping brokerages, fintech platforms, and investing tools. Andrew shares how Benzinga evolved from a financial media company into a major data and licensing provider powering more than 350 brokerages worldwide. The conversation explores how financial news APIs are used across trading platforms, how Benzinga works with major institutions and fintech innovators, and why flexible licensing models matter in today’s fast-moving market. They also discuss the growing convergence of traditional finance and crypto platforms, the expansion of international market coverage, and why human-curated financial content still matters in an AI-driven environment. This episode is especially relevant for fintech founders, product leaders, brokerages, trading platforms, financial media operators, and investors interested in the future of financial infrastructure and monetizable data products. What you’ll learn in this episode: How Benzinga scaled from media brand to financial data provider How financial APIs support brokerages, banks, and fintech apps Why data licensing flexibility creates a competitive edge How AI is being integrated into financial content and data workflows Why human-written market intelligence still matters How crypto platforms are expanding into equities and market data What’s next for international financial data expansion 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb 🚀 Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory — helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ 🎧 Listen to the Grownlearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 🎬 Episode Chapters 01:15 - 07:44: Podcast Intro & How Benzinga Built a Financial News and Data Platform 07:44 - 13:07: Benzinga’s Growth, Global Expansion & Data Licensing Partnerships 13:07 - 18:38: How Users Access Benzinga Content, APIs & Market Intelligence 18:38 - 20:46: Stocks, Crypto & New Brokerage Opportunities for Financial Data Providers 20:46 - 25:17: Fintech Evolution, Prediction Markets & Benzinga’s Competitive Edge 25:17 - End: AI in Financial Media, Human-Written Content & Final Takeaways

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