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Humans of FintechStripe’s Sophie Sakellariadis is Teaching us About StablecoinsStripe leader Sophie Sakellariadis has had a unique front row seat in modern fintech for over a decade. From Stripe’s global expansion to building money movement systems behind how businesses store value, move funds, and operate across borders, Sakellariadis sits down with Nicole Casperson to talk about the First-Wave of Fintech, the Next Era, and even teach us about stablecoins. 🎧 Hit play to learn how today’s leaders are scaling across borders and shaping a more connected financial future. SPONSORED BY FINTECH MEETUP: https://hubs.la/Q040Bpk50AND for the fir...
2026-03-0445 minHumans of FintechSoFi’s Kelli Keough is Helping us Spend, Invest, Protect, and Save..Today, SoFi serves more than 12 million members, operates as a full-scale digital financial services platform, is the NBA's official bank, and is the namesake of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. And their EVP, group business unit leader for Spend, Invest, Protect, and Save, Kelli Keough, sits down with Nicole to discuss how consumer behavior is changing under economic pressure, what it takes to build a winning consumer fintech brand at scale, and how the next era of fintech will belong to companies that understand people as deeply as they understand systems. 🎧 Hit play to learn how...
2026-02-1846 minHumans of FintechEngineer to Storyteller: Sanjib Kalita, Chairman of Fintech Meetup on Building Relationships, Startups, and the Future of FintechRecorded in the heart of Manhattan, we’re kicking off a very special Season 10: The Winner’s Circle with Fintech Meetup’s Sanjib Kalita. Host Nicole Casperson and Kalita sit down to discuss his start as an engineer building the early stages of big tech to his current role as Chairman of Fintech Meetup, the importance of relationships and storytelling in fintech, and lessons learned from his time at both large institutions and scrappy startups.🎧 Hit play to learn how today’s leaders are scaling across borders and shaping a more connected financial future. SPONSORED BY FINTECH...
2026-02-0447 minHumans of FintechThe Fairness Playbook: How Consumer Reports Is Redefining Digital FinanceRecorded live from the Money20/20 show floor in Las Vegas, this special Humans of Fintech episode explores what it really takes to design a fair digital economy in a moment when financial systems are shifting faster than ever. Host Nicole Casperson sits down with Consumer Reports leaders Delicia Hand, Johnny Mathias, and Evan Feeney to break down the six principles of the Fair Digital Finance framework that help fintechs embed transparency, inclusion, and user protection from day one.Across the episode, one truth becomes clear. Fair design isn’t just good for consumers — it’s good for busine...
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Fintech MavericksProfits Over Hype: How Biller Genie Turns “Unsexy” Invoicing Into a Power BusinessWelcome to a special live episode of Fintech Mavericks 🎙️ recorded at Money20/20 Las Vegas. Hosts Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Garima Shah, Co-Founder & President of Biller Genie, to unpack one of the least glamorous but most critical problems in finance: getting small businesses paid on time. Garima shares how Biller Genie cuts payment cycles from 47 to 50 days down to about a week, why 64 percent of SMEs dealing with delayed payments is a real threat to survival, and how one tribal utility collected $400K of tiny overdue invoices in 24 hours once the product went live.Garim...
2025-11-2639 minHumans of FintechInside Growing Global: Lessons From the Builders Scaling Fintech WorldwideRecorded live from the Fintech Penthouse at Money 2020 in Las Vegas, this two-part 'Humans of Fintech' special explores what it really takes to grow globally in a moment when financial systems are being rewritten in real-time. Host Nicole Casperson gathers leaders shaping the future of cross-border fintech to share the mindsets, tactics, and human stories behind global expansion.Part 1 features Mary Murcko, Head of Growth at Fintech Meetup, who has scaled some of the world’s most iconic media brands and is now leading Fintech Meetup’s international expansion. Mary breaks down how to know when a comp...
2025-11-2454 minFintech MavericksAI, Student Debt & the 99%: Inside Candidly with Laurel TaylorWelcome back to Fintech Mavericks 🎙️ This live episode goes inside one of the most urgent problems in America: student debt, and what it really takes to build infrastructure that can unlock wealth instead of killing it.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this conversation features Laurel Taylor, Founder & CEO of Candidly. Laurel is not just talking about student debt reform. She is building the pipes that could help tackle $1.8T in student loans, after raising $60M+ and partnering with giants like Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Empower, Lincoln Financial Group, PNC, Schwab, and Vanguard.
2025-11-1933 minHumans of FintechA Toast to Women in Fintech – Fintech for GoodRecorded live from the Fintech Penthouse at Money 2020 in Las Vegas, this special edition of Humans of Fintech honors the past, confronts the present, and reimagines the future of financial systems. Host Nicole Casperson opens the night by grounding the room in a powerful truth. Women have been shaping fintech long before fintech had a name, from Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper to Maggie Lena Walker. And today’s builders are continuing that legacy with intention, grit, and a vision for real financial inclusion.Nicole is joined by industry leaders moving the world forward in meaningful ways:...
2025-11-171h 18Humans of FintechConnecting the Dots: Building Businesses That LastLive from a buzzing room in NYC, this special Humans of Fintech episode brings two dynamic leaders to the stage: Nicole Mitchell, Partner at Aprio, and Tiffany Haynes, investor, advisor, and former COO of Fingercheck.Nicole shares how she’s spent nearly 30 years as a connector, guiding founders to see the bigger picture and helping businesses grow beyond the numbers. From her bold beginnings to becoming a trusted advisor across industries, she unpacks the value of foresight and why she calls herself a “travel guide” for entrepreneurs.Tiffany reflects on her move from corporate to fintec...
2025-09-1551 minFintech MavericksFintech’s Frontier: How Tala Turns Access into ImpactWelcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into what it really takes to build financial infrastructure for billions at venture scale.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Shivani Siroya, Founder & CEO of Tala. Shivani has raised nearly $500M to build a financial system that serves the global majority, and Tala has now disbursed $6B+ in credit to 11M customers across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India.She shares how 3,500 on-the-ground interviews informed Tala’s underwriting, why listening first beats “move fast” dogma, and how AI pl...
2025-09-1055 minFintech MavericksFintech’s Next Chapter with Flourish Ventures’ Emmalyn ShawWelcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into the future of mission-driven fintech, the lessons from one of the biggest success stories in the space, and what’s next for founders navigating today’s market.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Emmalyn Shaw, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures, an $850M early-stage fund backing 100+ fintechs globally.Emmalyn was one of Chime’s earliest believers, writing a check at Series B in 2017—and having a front-row seat as the company scaled from scrappy disruptor to IPO-ready giant...
2025-09-0353 minFintech MavericksMastercard’s Stefany Bello: Building Bridges Between Startups & GiantsWelcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into the partnerships powering fintech’s future and why collaboration between startups and giants has never mattered more.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Stefany Bello, Senior Vice President of Digital Partnerships, Fintechs & Enablers at Mastercard.Since joining Mastercard in 2009, Stefany has held leadership roles across multiple regions, helping scale digital innovation while building bridges between fintechs, neobanks, and one of the world’s biggest financial institutions. She also holds a patent for a global aid distribution network, sits on mul...
2025-08-2743 minFintech MavericksThe Startup the World Tried to Kill (But Cindy Gallop Won’t Let Die)Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Cindy Gallop, advertising icon, founder of Make Love Not Porn, and now fintech disruptor, to unpack her fearless journey of breaking rules, challenging stigma, and building businesses no one else dared to.From walking away from corporate advertising to launching a global social sex-tech movement, Cindy has made a career out of saying the things others won’t, and proving the power (and profit) of designing with the female lens. She shares how Make Love Not Porn went from a TEDx talk to...
2025-08-2056 minFintech MavericksFrom Side Project to $500M in Deals: Andrew Gazdecki’s Founder PlaybookWelcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into one of the most under-discussed but life-changing chapters in a founder’s journey: selling your company.Hosted by Nicole Casperson alongside Drew Glover, this episode features the founder who made startup exits a product—and a conversation worth having.Andrew Gazdecki, Founder & CEO of Acquire.com, has helped thousands of startups get acquired and facilitated over $500 million in closed deals. From building companies no one else would to redefining how acquisitions get done, Andrew has become the go-to voice for founders looking to...
2025-08-1351 minFintech MavericksCristina Cordova on Building Stripe, Notion & Linear Before They Were CoolWelcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Today, we’re diving into what it takes to scale world-changing products from zero to obsession-worthy.Hosted by fintech journalist and Fintech Is Femme founder Nicole Casperson, alongside Drew Glover, co-founder of Fiat Growth, this episode features an operator who’s helped shape the fintech ecosystem as we know it:Cristina Cordova, COO at Linear, previously Head of Platform & Partnerships at Notion, and one of Stripe’s first 20 employees, where she built foundational partnerships that fueled the company’s early hypergrowth.From cold-emailing global media companies at...
2025-08-0656 minFintech MavericksData Don’t Lie: Carta’s Peter Walker Spills the Startup Trends You’re MissingWelcome to a live episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Recorded at the Fintech Summit, this conversation brings sharp insight and refreshing transparency straight from the heart of the startup economy.Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover are joined by Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, where he translates data from over 45,000 U.S. startups into narratives that founders, operators, and investors can actually use.From debunking VC myths to revealing what Carta data shows about AI hype, Series A expectations, and the new rules of fintech GTM, Peter unpacks what’s real and what’s noise in today’...
2025-07-3051 minFintech MavericksThe Investor’s Experiment: How Laura Bock Bets on What’s Next in FintechWelcome back to Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️This week, hosts Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Laura Bock, Partner at QED Investors, one of the most active and forward-thinking VC firms in fintech today.With a background in biophysics and a career that spans global finance and data-driven investing, Laura brings a rare blend of scientific rigor and startup intuition to every deal she backs. In this episode, she breaks down why venture capital is “one giant experiment,” the founder red flags she can spot in seconds, and how to tell a story that investors can’t sto...
2025-07-2349 minFintech MavericksFrom NFL to Fintech: How Kevin Jurovich Is Monetizing the Knowledge EconomyIn this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Kevin Jurovich—former NFL player, wealth manager, and now founder of hubble—for a powerful conversation about the evolving value of expertise in the digital age.Kevin’s journey is anything but traditional. After navigating the highs of professional sports and the fast-paced world of wealth management, he turned his sights to fintech, building hubble: a platform that helps everyday experts monetize their hard-earned knowledge through paid one-on-one calls, resources, and content.With a 125,000+ strong founder community and a pre-seed round fueled...
2025-07-1658 minHumans of FintechFighting FinCrime Smarter: Trisha Kothari on Building Unit21 and Outpacing FraudstersIn this episode of Humans of Fintech, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Trisha Kothari, Co-Founder and CEO of Unit21, for a deep dive into one of fintech’s most urgent (and misunderstood) frontiers: fraud and compliance.From uncovering flaws in legacy systems to building a platform trusted by top fintechs, Trisha has made it her mission to stop financial crime—without making it harder for teams to do their jobs.She shares what the early fintech boom got wrong about compliance, how AI is changing the FinCrime landscape, and why collaboration—not isolation—is the secr...
2025-07-1434 minFintech MavericksBacking Bold Founders: How Haley Bryant Is Changing Early-Stage VCIn this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Haley Bryant, Principal at Hustle Fund, for a high-energy conversation on backing overlooked talent, building fast with purpose, and redefining what makes a founder investable.Haley brings deep operator experience—from scaling teams at Apple to helping agencies grow—and now channels that drive into writing early-stage checks at one of the most founder-first funds in the game. She shares why fancy résumés are overrated, what makes a great pitch before there’s traction, and the key moves every startup should make in...
2025-07-0944 minHumans of FintechLeading the Climate Fintech Movement with Bhuva ShaktiIn this episode of Humans of Fintech, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Bhuva Shakti, founder of Bhuva’s Impact Global and Chief Sustainable Innovation Officer at Wallet Max™, for a conversation about the intersection of fintech, climate, and innovation.With more than 30 years of experience in digital finance, Bhuva has helped companies navigate complex financial landscapes—while pushing for solutions that put both people and the planet first. Now, she’s at the forefront of the Climate Fintech movement, using AI-powered tools to build a more inclusive and sustainable financial system.Bhuva shares how her work...
2025-07-0747 minFintech MavericksOwning the Story: Ryan Breslow on Leadership, Legacy & the Power of LoveIn Episode 2 of Fintech Mavericks Season 2, hosts Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Ryan Breslow, Founder and returning CEO of Bolt, for a raw and revealing conversation about founder identity, public perception, and what it really takes to rebuild after controversy.Known for pioneering one-click checkout and stirring up headlines with his unfiltered takes, Ryan is back at the helm of Bolt with a bold new vision: turning the company into fintech’s everything app. He opens up about the infamous loan saga, why his real regret was trusting the wrong investors, and how he’s re...
2025-07-0249 minFintech MavericksReimagining Generosity: Adam Nash on Building Fintech with PurposeIn this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover kick off Season 2 with none other than Adam Nash, Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy—a platform transforming how we think about giving.From leading product at LinkedIn to scaling Wealthfront into a major fintech player, Adam has long been at the intersection of innovation and impact. Now, with Daffy, he’s bringing that expertise to charitable giving—designing a platform that makes generosity easier and habitual.In this conversation, Adam breaks down why donor-advised funds are the future of giving, how behavioral economics shaped Daffy’...
2025-06-2554 minHumans of FintechBreaking Barriers in Credit with Angel Rich, CEO of CreditRichIn this special episode of Humans of Fintech, recorded live at the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit 2025, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Angel Rich, Founder and CEO of CreditRich, for a powerful conversation on purpose-driven leadership, strategic disruption, and building a billion-dollar impact in fintech.Dubbed “the next Steve Jobs” by Forbes and honored with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Angel is behind the first Black woman-owned neobank and has led CreditRich to groundbreaking partnerships with Experian, Visa, and Equifax. But her path hasn’t been easy. From raising just $200K while competitors raised millions to levera...
2025-05-0829 minHumans of FintechRedefining Wealth-Building in Latin America with Carlos Díaz of RUUTIn this in-person episode of Humans of Fintech, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Carlos Díaz, Co-Founder of RUUT, Mexico’s largest Registered Investment Advisor, for a candid conversation about access, inclusion, and reimagining investing for a new generation.RUUT serves many first-time investors, with an average user age of just 24. The platform already manages $4 million in assets and has helped clients earn more than $100,000 in returns. With Carlos recently crowned the winner of the Nasdaq Trailblazer Contest, RUUT’s mission is catching the attention of global fintech leaders.Carlos shares the frustrations that spark...
2025-05-0125 minFintech MavericksScaling Inclusion: The Fintech Legacy Elizabeth Gore Is BuildingIn this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice, for a powerful live conversation recorded at the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit at The Times Center Mainstage.Elizabeth has helped grow Hello Alice into a $130 million fintech platform serving over 1.5 million small business owners—providing access to capital, education, and community to the entrepreneurs who need it most. Under her leadership, the company has distributed more than $50 million in grants, built partnerships across sectors, and stood firm in its mission, even in the face of...
2025-04-3030 minFintech MavericksLeading with Purpose: The Next Chapter of Ellevest with Emily GreenIn this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, to talk about bold pivots, purpose-driven leadership, and the future of wealth for women.Since joining Ellevest in 2017, when the company had just $40 million AUM, Emily has helped scale the platform to over $2 billion, all while staying rooted in one mission: getting more money in the hands of women.Emily unpacks Ellevest’s recent decision to sunset its robo-advisory product and transition clients to Betterment, allowing the firm to double down on high-impact we...
2025-04-2345 minHumans of FintechClosing the Financial Gender Gap with Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen of Female InvestIn this episode of Humans of Fintech, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Co-Founder of Female Invest, for an inspiring conversation about financial empowerment, global community-building, and what it takes to challenge a male-dominated industry from the ground up.What began as a frustration with the lack of women in finance events has since become a movement. Since 2019, Female Invest has reached more than 90,000 members in over 120 countries—offering tools, education, and support to help women invest with confidence. With endorsements from icons like Emma Watson and Hillary Clinton, the platform is making massive waves in...
2025-04-1732 minFintech MavericksBuilding, Breaking, and Rebuilding Fintech with Simon Taylor📢 What happens when a bank insider becomes one of fintech’s boldest builders and most trusted voices?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy at Sardine, and the mind behind some of fintech’s most influential platforms - from Fintech Insider to Fintech Brainfood.Simon’s journey spans traditional finance, blockchain R&D at Barclays, co-founding the game-changing 11:FS, and now shaping strategy at Sardine. He’s advised regulators, launched top-rated podcasts, and helped define the conversation around what fintech can and should be.
2025-04-1641 minFintech MavericksTeaching the Next Generation to Build Wealth - with Tanya Van Court📱What if the key to closing the wealth gap starts with teaching kids how to save, spend, and invest—before they even hit high school?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Tanya Van Court, Founder and CEO of Goalsetter, the award-winning fintech platform empowering families to build generational wealth through financial literacy.Tanya’s path to fintech wasn’t typical—she went from leading digital strategy at Nickelodeon to building a banking and education app that puts kids and parents at the center. With innovative features like “Learn Before...
2025-04-0945 minHumans of FintechFinancial Literacy for the 99%: Empowering Communities with Ashley FoxIn this episode of Humans of Fintech, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Ashley Fox, Founder and CEO of Empify, for a powerful conversation on financial literacy, community empowerment, and what it means to challenge Wall Street’s status quo.Ashley shares how her experiences as a former Wall Street analyst led her to launch Empify—a platform committed to delivering financial education and resources to underserved communities. With a mission to reach the 99% that traditional finance has long ignored, Ashley is reshaping how everyday people access, understand, and build wealth.This episode unpacks her entr...
2025-04-0731 minFintech MavericksScaling Smart: Sophia Goldberg on Building Ansa & Raising $20M with 95% Female Investors💳 What if businesses could launch their own digital wallets to keep customers engaged and drive new revenue?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Sophia Goldberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Ansa, the payments startup redefining how merchants interact with their customers. Since launching in 2022, Ansa has been making waves, earning a spot on The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups of 2023. Their stored value wallet solution is giving businesses a powerful way to boost retention and increase revenue.Sophia, a self-proclaimed “payments nerd”, is also the author of The Field Guide to...
2025-04-0246 minFintech MavericksThe Power of Instant Money: Orum’s $82M Journey with CEO Stephany Kirkpatrick💸 What if getting paid instantly was the norm?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Stephany Kirkpatrick, Founder & CEO of Orum, the company redefining how money moves with instant access to all major payment rails. Since launching in 2019, Orum has raised $82M+ and built an API that enables seamless, real-time payouts for businesses and consumers alike.With a background as a Certified Financial Planner and the daughter of an immigrant, Stephany’s mission is deeply personal: ensuring that financial access is no longer a privilege but a standard. She s...
2025-03-2634 minHumans of FintechNY Fintech Week & The Future of Fintech with Jon ZanoffIn this episode of Humans of Fintech, host Nicole Casperson sits down with Jon Zanoff, the Founder of Empire Startups—better known as the "Mayor of Fintech" in NYC. For over 15 years, Jon has been at the forefront of the fintech community, bringing together founders, investors, and banking leaders through the country’s largest fintech meetup and the highly anticipated New York Fintech Week.But this year, there’s something even bigger on the horizon. Nicole’s Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit is back, and it’s redefining fintech as we know it. Following the success of last year’...
2025-03-2042 minFintech MavericksBeyond the Deal: How Super.com is Redefining Travel, Retail & Fintech with Hussein Fazal🚀 Fintech Mavericks is back with another game-changing conversation!In this episode, Nicole Casperson (Fintech Is Femme) and Drew Glover (Fiat Growth) sit down with Hussein Fazal, Co-founder & CEO of Super.com, the mobile commerce giant that’s reshaping travel, retail, and fintech.What started as a simple hotel deal app has exploded into a savings-driven platform with 30M+ users, $2B+ in sales, and $150M+ in funding. Hussein’s journey is a masterclass in scaling, from bootstrapping his first company (Ad Parlor, which later sold for $100M+) to building Super.com into a fintech powerhouse. Don’t miss th...
2025-03-1939 minFintech MavericksRedefining Wealth Tech and Pet Insurance with Alinea Invest & WagmoWelcome to the first-ever episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Recorded live from Brex HQ in NYC, we’re kicking off Women’s History Month with a powerhouse convo about disruption, innovation, and the future of fintech.Hosted by fintech journalist and Fintech Is Femme founder Nicole Casperson, alongside Drew Glover, co-founder of Fiat Growth, this episode brings together two incredible founders who are flipping their industries on their heads:✨ Eve Halimi, Co-founder & CEO of Alinea Invest—empowering Gen Z women to take control of their wealth, with over 90% female users and explosive growth.✨ Christie Horvath, Founde...
2025-03-1241 minFintech MavericksFintech Mavericks Trailer - Sponsored by BrexJoin fintech journalist Nicole Casperson and prolific investor Drew Glover as they chat with some of the most innovative fintech founders around. Each week, we’re diving into the strategies and insights behind scaling a business while staying true to purpose—and, of course, making a profit. Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex giv...
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Humans of FintechFintech Mavericks Mini-Series Trailer - Sponsored by Brex“Fintech Mavericks” Podcast Mini-Series – Join fintech journalist Nicole Casperson and prolific investor Drew Glover for an exciting 8-part podcast mini-series, Fintech Mavericks. Together, they’ll dive deep into the success strategies and valuable insights from some of the most innovative fintech founders who are going against the grain to create a brighter financial future for all. Sponsored by Brex.► Listen to Fintech Mavericks on Apple Podcast, Spotify & YouTube.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience tha...
2025-02-2802 minHumans of FintechS7 Ep6: How Candidly Delivered Nearly $1 Billion in Student Loan Savings, with Laurel TaylorStudent loan debt is a major issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. Nicole sits down with Laurel Taylor, CEO and Founder of Candidly, to discuss how her company is using technology to empower individuals and help them navigate the complexities of student loan repayment. Laurel shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced in bringing her idea to life. She explains how Candidly uses AI to go beyond simple debt by helping users achieve financial wellness. On track to deliver nearly a billion dollars in student loan debt savings, Candidly is o...
2023-12-2141 minHumans of FintechS7 Ep5: Nina Mohanty on the Immigrant Experience and Financial Inclusion
In this episode, Nicole sits down with Nina Mohanty, the founder of Bloom Money, a platform that provides financial options for immigrants. Nina shares her personal experience as a first-generation immigrant and discusses the importance of diversity in the fintech industry. She also chats with Nicole about the need for financial inclusion and explains how Bloom Money is working to serve distinct communities better, reflecting on her own upbringing and how it shaped her mindset towards money. 00:01:24 - A Multicultural Upbringing in Silicon Valley00:06:06 - The Immigrant Experience: Challenges and Privilege...
2023-11-0836 minHumans of FintechS7 Ep4: Breaking Barriers with Fintech’s Most Powerful Women (Live from Money 20/20)
Meet fintech’s most influential women in the industry. Sasha Pilch, Principal at Fin Capital, Emma Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pactfi, and Kathryn Petralia, Co-Founder of Keep Financial, join Nicole live from Money 20/20 to discuss the importance of female representation and empowerment in fintech.With women making up less than 30% of the fintech workforce and only 8% holding leadership roles, something needs to change. These inspiring women share their experiences and insights on how to break through the barriers and create a more inclusive industry.From the importance of storytelling and confidence to the need fo...
2023-11-0141 minHumans of FintechS7 Ep3: Breaking Fintech Barriers and Trusting the Journey, with Anaid Chacon
Trust is a crucial element in the fintech industry, and Anaid Chacon, SVP of Product Development at Argyle, knows just how important it is to establish trust with customers. In this episode, she and Nicole discuss the challenges of building trust in fintech and how incorporating behavioral finance elements into Argyle's product helps to create a more trustworthy experience for its users. Anaid also shares her personal journey with fintech and the importance of authenticity and diversity in the fintech space. And later, she divulges why women should stop worrying about knowing everything before diving he...
2023-10-2536 minHumans of FintechS7 Ep2: Banks, Fintech, and the Latin American Landscape: A Candid Conversation with Cristina Ciaravalli
In this candid conversation, Nicole takes a beat to talk with Cristina Ciaravalli about her storied career in the fintech industry, from her early beginnings working for Goldman Sachs to meeting and falling in love with tech startup, Plaid. The two chat about the differences between working for an organization like Goldman versus working for fintech startups and discuss what, exactly, drew Cristina to Plaid. Then, they pivot into dissecting how regulation makes banking as a service fundamentally different from fintech, before diving into the latest trends in fintech in Latin America. Plus, Cristina divulges why...
2023-10-1833 minHumans of FintechS7 Ep1: Poker Power Play: Bridging the Gender Gap, with Jenny Just
Did you know that less than 7% of poker players are women? Jenny Just, the founder of Poker Power Play App, is on a mission to change that. In this episode, she and Nicole discuss the importance of women's representation in the poker world and how playing poker can develop valuable skills for both personal and professional growth. Jenny shares her vision of creating a gender-neutral poker app and her goal of having half of all poker players be women. They also explore the role of women in decision-making around money and the need for more fi...
2023-10-1146 minHumans of FintechS6 Ep6: Zach Anderson Pettet on the Future of Fintech, Money 2020, & Beyond
Join Nicole as she chats with fintech aficionado Zach Anderson Pettet. From the importance of diverse experiences to the irony of investment apps, they’re tackling it all so that you don’t have to. Zach delves into his personal journey with fintech, revealing how his early financial struggles shaped his interest in fintech and beyond. Then, Nicole and Zach touch upon the Money 20/20 conference, with Zach giving a behind-the-scenes look at content curation. Plus, why does Zach feel people in fintech need to lighten up, stop taking it quite so seriously, and have a l...
2023-09-2743 minHumans of FintechS6 Ep5: Overcoming Your Financial Baggage, with Alejandra Rojas
In this episode, Nicole chats with Alejandra Rojas, founder of The Money Mindset Hub, about why it’s so critical for women to acknowledge and address all of the emotional baggage and trauma money brings with it. Alejandra explains why approaching money from a clearer mindset enables women to seize opportunities in an otherwise male-dominated space and to level up in new ways where finances won’t automatically trigger an emotional response. By creating a safe space where people can feel safe to discuss their issues with finances, Alejandra believes women can unlock their true entrepreneurial prowess....
2023-09-1344 minHumans of FintechS6 Ep4: A Global Perspective on Embedded Finance, with Ahon Sarkar
What does the future of embedded finance look like in countries experiencing a financial revolution, with cultural norms so different from our own?General Manager to Helix, Ahon Sarkar, chats with Humans of Fintech host Nicole Casperson about the homogeneity of cultural spending across the world, including the rising appetite for greater access to wealth management in India, South Korea, and India. Plus, Ahon and Nicole discuss the challenges niche embedded finance companies face in creating a sustainable business model and generate a few potential solutions to solve the drop-off problem. 0:00 In...
2023-08-3048 min
Humans of FintechS6 Ep3: Feminism, Fintech, and OnlyFans, with CEO of OnlyFans, Keily Blair
We get it, we get it. When you hear the word “OnlyFans,” feminism isn’t exactly the first word that comes to mind. Keily Blair, CEO of OnlyFans, is here to explain why it should.In this live event, she and Nicole discuss the implications of fintech being a predominantly male industry and why the inclusion of women throughout the design process is so important. Then, Keily explains how OnlyFans is ensuring that women have an equal seat at the table, from the C-Suite down and how the $250 billion creator economy is presenting new challenges to the...
2023-08-1621 min
Humans of FintechS6 Ep2: The First Wealth Management App for Couples, with Plenty Co-Founder & CEO, Emily Luk
How much money do you need to have a child? What, exactly, should your finances look like before you consider buying a house? How much should you save for a wedding? You shouldn’t have to pay $1000 or more to find out the answers to these questions from a financial planner— and Emily Luk, CEO and Co-Founder of Plenty, has designed the first platform designed with couples' finances in mind.She and Nicole chat about the current state of wealth management for couples and how, with over 65% of millennial couples partnering up, it’s more relevant...
2023-08-0231 min
Humans of FintechS6 Ep1: Unpacking the Gender Gaps in Fintech, with Tracey Davies and Scarlett Sieber
In this live event, Nicole sits down with Tracey Davies (President of Money20/20) and Scarlett Sieber (Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20) to talk about their unique experiences within the fintech industry. What are the gaps in diversity and inclusion they’ve been witness to, and what are they doing to ensure their platform is used to progress the industry forward? Nicole also chats with Scarlett and Tracey about why having a psychological safety net at work helps companies to take advantageous risks and why the cult of perfection stops companies from doing more than...
2023-07-1939 min
Humans of FintechS5 Ep6: B2C Fintech’s Greatest Misconceptions, with Katie Perry
On today’s pod, Nicole and guest speaker, Katie Perry, GM of B2B for the fintech app Public, are breaking down the biggest misconceptions surrounding B2C in fintech.Is B2C in Fintech still alive and thriving? What are the advantages of having a diversified perspective in the fintech market? And how can we build a better industry by encouraging women to break down barriers and fill leadership positions within the B2C community? Plus, find out how Public is aiming to make investing more accessible by providing education and context to empower the...
2023-06-2137 min
Humans of FintechS5 Ep5: Dismantling the Double Standards Women in the Workplace Face, with Author Julia Boorstin
Did you know that studies show female-founded startups yield higher profits and sell a year earlier than male-founded companies? In this live event, Nicole speaks with CNBC Senior Correspondent Julia Boorstin about her latest book, “When Women Lead.” Julia’s book covers groundbreaking and deeply researched studies revealing the common characteristics that help top female leaders thrive in the workplace, and she’s breaking them down live.Then, stay tuned for a round of audience-fielded questions. Buy Julia’s Book, “When Women Lead”:https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN...
2023-06-0741 min
Humans of FintechS5 Ep4: NYT Bestselling Author Daniel Crosby Talks Behavioral Finance
How can we account for the messiness of human beings when designing fintech apps? New York Times bestselling author and Chief Behavioral Officer to Orion, Daniel Crosby, stops by the studio to chat with Nicole about behavioral finance and the role it plays in fintech. As a former Ph.D. psychology grad, Daniel’s knowledge of the role that human behavior plays in financial decisions is second to none. He explains how we can use those behavioral decisions to help people spend money in ways that will incite joy instead of judgment and to destigmatize the f...
2023-05-2441 min
Humans of FintechMartin Toha, CEO of Array, on Empowering Consumers and Embracing Inclusion in Fintech
In this special episode sponsored by the embedded fintech products platform, Array, Nicole chats with founder Martin Toha about how Array is building a platform to help both clients and their customers own their financial future.Plus, Nicole and Martin also dive into an important conversation around why an intentional, early investment in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) can drive impact and value internally and externally. Want to know how to make DEIB part of your organization’s DNA? Tune in to find out! Follow Array: Website: https://array.c...
2023-05-2335 min
Humans of FintechS5 Ep3: Rewriting the Asian American Narrative in Fintech, with Liang Zhao
Did you know that 1 in every 124 Asian women in the workplace is a leader vs. 1 in every 50 white males? Liang Zhao, CEO of the marketing consulting agency, Vansary, does, and that’s why she’s making it her personal mission to ensure underrepresented groups have an equal seat at the leadership table. Liang sits down to speak with Nicole about what her experience as an Asian American has been like in the fintech space, including why the culture of internalization has made it difficult for Asian Americans to recognize when they...
2023-05-1035 min
Humans of FintechS5 Ep2: Representing the Communities Fintech Serves with Helen Min
If you’re creating a fintech product that serves everyone but don’t have people building it who represent the groups you’re trying to help, how do you ever expect it to succeed? In this live event, Nicole talks with Phenomenal Ventures’ Co-Founder, Helen Min, about her thoughts on fintech’s biggest problems, including the lack of representation for women within the fintech community. She also shares why you should double down on telling your brand’s story through consistent messaging and explains why verticalized fintech applications are something to get excited ab...
2023-04-2642 min
Humans of FintechS5 Ep1: How Stash CEO Liza Landsman is Making Economic Stability Accessible to All
Industry powerhouse and Stash CEO Liza Landsman is in the studio to chat with Nicole about how she’s using FinTech to disrupt the bottleneck between economic sustainability and the average consumer. Liza unpacks how the average consumer can benefit from Fintech and why, by using less coded, more accessible language, apps like Stash are breaking down barriers and encouraging those in poverty to achieve financial stability. Plus, Nicole and Liza chat about the importance of representation in the Fintech sector and the psychology behind getting people to save more and buy le...
2023-04-1236 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep14: Virtual Event: Building The Fintech Community Through Real Talk
What happens when two of the most stellar names in fintech host a virtual event? Time to find out.Nicole Casperson (Fintech is Femme) and Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes) throw open the doors for this community-building online event, tackling the real questions around fintech inclusivity, if B2C fintech is dead (or should be), and how Gen Z and missional values must align when it comes to choosing a career path.Plus you’ll also hear questions from the audience, including the unsexy parts of banking that fintech needs to get into next.
2023-03-2253 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep13: Commentary - SVB: The Shaky Foundation Built On Under Representation
In this commentary episode, Nicole gets straight into talking about the topic of the moment: Silicon Valley Bank.Digging below the story, Nicole offers searing analysis on the root causes and asks the important questions.You'll also hear her take on herd mentality and how fintech must do better.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com...
2023-03-1511 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep12: Why A Fintech Company Is Going Back To Basics In The Classroom
How come they teach math and sex-ed at school but not money?CJ MacDonald is CEO and Founder of Step, the next generation financial services company helping teens and young adults achieve financial independence and knowledge at an earlier age. Nicole and CJ discuss why getting into schools at the earliest age creates the building blocks to financial stability, how savings bonds led to an aha moment, and how it all starts with a bank account.Follow CJ:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmacdonald/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJM...
2023-03-0829 min
Humans of FintechFireside Chat: Katie Palencsar - VC Investor At The Anthemis Group
Katie agrees to step into the spotlight for this quickfire round of questions.Find out who’s on her fintech soundtrack, the best advice she ever received and so much more in this fireside chat with NicoleFollow Katie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiepalencsar/Twitter: https://twitter.com/damekatiepAnd if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!You can keep up-to-date wi...
2023-03-0203 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep11: What Katie Did Next. The VC Investor Backing Female Fintech Founders
How do you smash down common misconceptions around female fintech founders? Katie Palencsar is the startup founder turned investor, determined to bring equity into VC investments.Katie is an investor at the Female Innovators Lab Fund within the Anthemis Group, the global platform cultivating change in the financial system by investing in, growing, and sustaining businesses committed to resiliency, transparency, access and equity.Nicole and Katie discuss why she’s hell bent on shattering the misconceptions around female fintech founders, why it’s time to bring men back into the conversation, and how to respond to a...
2023-03-0134 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep10: Commentary - Why Financial Inclusion IS Fintech
How can your fintech product prioritize inclusion, generate profitability, and serve people who need financial tools?In this quick breakdown Nicole defines what inclusion really means in the space, gives examples from Annie Jean-Baptiste’s best settling book, and how to capture a larger market share by creating more inclusive products for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups.Plus, you’ll also get Nicole’s insights on how Google are building inclusivity into their products at the design stage.And if you love listening to Humans...
2023-02-2712 min
Humans of FintechFireside Chat: Alison Staloch - CFO at Fundrise
Join Nicole and Alison in this lightning round of questions, covering everything from music to inspirational advice.Get to know Nicole's inspirational podcast guest even better in this 5-minute fireside chat.Follow Alison:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonstaloch/And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/
2023-02-2304 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep9: The Regulator Who Fell Into Fintech To Build A Better System
From medicine to regulations and headlong into Fintech, meet the CFO building a better financial system.Alison Staloch is CFO at Fundrise, America’s largest direct-to-investor alternatives investment platform, since 2012.Nicole and Alison, dig into why a career in medicine left her cold, how she navigated a course through regulations and policy at the US Securities And Exchange Commission, and why Fundrise’s ethos for empowering its customer is her north star.Plus, you’ll also hear the best piece of advice Alison was given and why Fintech outsiders should dive into the indust...
2023-02-2230 min
Humans of FintechFireside Chat: Vered Frank - Head of Marketing at Seeds Investment
Vered is under the spotlight in this quickfire round of questions.Discover her fintech soundtrack, the best advice she ever received and more in this fireside chat with Nicole.Follow Vered: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veredfrank/You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech InsiderThank you so much!
2023-02-1605 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep8: How To Align Money With Meaning, Vered Frank, Seeds Investor
From traditional finance to fintech and back again, Vered Frank is the CMO helping investors find meaning and connection.She is Head of Marketing at Seeds Investor, empowering financial advisors to deliver a more meaningful investment experience.Nicole and Vered talk robo investment advisors, the disconnect between earning and spending, and how Vered found her fintech sweet spot.Follow Vered:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veredfrank/And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com...
2023-02-1538 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep7: The First-Time Fintech Founders Creating Community On Their Terms
What happens when you’re frozen out of financial conversations because of gender and ethnicity? You start your own conversationEve Halimi and Anam Lakhani are the first-time founders behind Alinea Invest, the community-driven money app with financial education, news, stock & crypto investing.Nicole, Eve and Anam explore why so many women aren’t taught how to save and invest, the importance of non-predatory platforms and how Alinea got funded, despite investors not getting the problem or seeing the need for a solution.Follow Eve:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve...
2023-02-0837 min
Humans of FintechFireside Chat: Michelle Tran - Head of Enterprise Sales and SVP at Vestwell
Hold on tight as Michelle answers a lightning round of questions from Nicole in this fireside chat.Get personal with 3 minutes, you don’t want to miss!And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Michelle:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellektran/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MkateMamaYou can keep up-to-date with ev...
2023-02-0203 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep6: The Fintech Entrepreneur Empowering Women Against Bro Culture
Michelle Tran is building a community, meeting fintech bro culture head on. Find out why she will no longer be talked over.Michelle Tran is the Head of Enterprise Sales and SVP at Vestwell, a platform working to close the savings gap. She’s also the Founder of NYC Fintech Women and Dreamers // Doers, a collaboration and mentorship community.Nicole and Michelle get into her inspiring family story of immigration in tough circumstances, why she’s determined to keep on giving back, and the aha moment when she found herself talked over at a pitch meet...
2023-02-0138 min
Humans of FintechS4 E5: Commentary - The Female Founder Funding Gap
It’s 2023 and still female founders are facing tough challenges getting recognized and funded. Why? Nicole explores the topic in this 5-minute commentary episode.Join Nicole as she dives into recent research showing the difficulty female founders have getting funding from male-founded VC firms. She gets into the numbers around this issue and some solutions to changing up the status quo.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!...
2023-01-3006 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep4: Meet The Unconventional Fintech Founder Changing The VC World
From struggling to read to becoming a highly successful VC and Founder, this is the unique story of Drew Glover.Drew is Co-Founder of Fiat Ventures and Fiat Growth, helping fintech startups scale through mentorship and investment. He grew up overcoming learning difficulties, thanks to his own determination and an encouraging mom, and is now a successful investor and mentor.Nicole and Drew get into how his success as an athlete helped him become the best communicator, why admitting your weaknesses is the key to self-growth, and why he believes fintech investment will unlock opportunities...
2023-01-2533 min
Humans of FintechFireside Chat: Meg Nakamura - Co-founder and CEO of Apto Payments
Get to know Meg a little better, as Nicole unleashes this lightning round of questions.From Fintech songs, to Meg’s biggest supporter - this is 3-minutes you can’t miss!And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Meg:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/megnakamuraYou can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/An...
2023-01-1902 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep3: How Apto Payments is Moving The Needle Through Trust, With Meg Nakamura
You don’t get a hall pass for making mistakes with people’s money.Meg Nakamura is the Co-founder and CEO building trust through fintech. Find out how.Apto Payments is the next-generation cards and payments platform that helps companies design and launch successful card programs in as fast as a day. Meg and Co-founder Greg Kidd are building a company with community and trust at its core.Nicole and Meg talk about how Meg’s Japanese upbringing influenced her approach to business, why you only get one chance to handle people’s finances...
2023-01-1830 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep2: Yoni Assia: The eToro Founder Disrupting Traditional Finance
This is a special one. Yoni Assia is the Founder and CEO of eToro, discover his vision for Fintech and why investment is for everyone.eToro is the world’s leading social investment platform. Founded in 2007 with a mission to open the world's markets to everyone -everywhere.Nicole and Yoni sit down to talk about the power of connection, why education is so key to successful investment, and how fintech will flip traditional finance on its head sooner rather than later.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a...
2023-01-1134 min
Humans of FintechS4 Ep1: Meet The Fintech Founder Bringing Equity To Credit Invisible Customers
Welcome to the first episode in this brand new season. This is a special one.Kristy Kim is a South Korean immigrant and the founder of TomoCredit, the fintech company offering the smartest consumer credit card that doesn’t require a credit score for approval.Nicole and Kristy get into conversation about how Kristy solved her own credit problem, how she went all founding a startup, and how a sense of humor helps in every aspect of life.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on...
2023-01-0432 min
Humans of FintechHumans of Fintech - Season 4 Trailer
The world of fintech is dominated by the same old voices, drowning out diverse founders and operators. Step forward Humans of Fintech. The podcast elevating the stories of diverse leaders at the forefront of change in our industry.Hosted by me, Nicole Casperson, journalist and founder of the Fintech Is Femme. This show shines a spotlight on those underrepresented fintech founders, zoning in on how they’re leading their companies and creating change.You’ll hear how leaders like Kristy Kim of TomoCredit, Founder of eToro Yoni Assia, and women in fintech icon Michelle Tran are...
2022-12-2101 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep15: The Importance of Leadership In Fintech, With Tracy Schroeder, MainStreet
Tracy Schroeder is democratizing R&D Tax Credits, and finding her home in Fintech.As VP of Strategy and Growth at MainStreet, she’s part of the company’s mission taking the guesswork out of tax credits and passing the savings onto small businesses and startups.Nicole and Tracy talk why Fintech isn’t the cool kids club everyone thinks it is, how surrounding yourself with a diverse network is key to growing as a leader, and why education will always be a core part of the MainStreet mission.And our sponsor MainStreet is mak...
2022-12-0530 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep14: How Dani Fava Feels About Embedded Finance And Carving Out Her Own Place in Fintech
What does embedded finance mean to Dani Fava? It means providing a more secure future for millions of Americans. Find out how.Dani is Group Head of Product Innovation at Envestnet, transforming the way financial advice and wellness are delivered. Their mission is to empower advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone.Nicole and Dani talk hacking software to buy back 20 minutes of her day, how financial micro moments could change the future, and how Dani carved out her own space in the...
2022-11-3032 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep13: Live from Money 20/20: Financial Inclusion Is The Only Thing Keeping Fintech From Failing
Live from Money 20/20 Nicole is joined on stage by two stellar guests, moving the needle on financial inclusion.Nicole is in conversation with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President at Women’s World Banking and Shivani Siroya, CEO and Founder at Tala.The panel gets into 720 billion reasons for financial equity, helping women and marginalized people across the globe get access to financial products, and how to build a business with empathy. This is a special episode you won’t want to miss.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thous...
2022-11-2334 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep12: Xsolla: The Video Game Business Leveling Up Engagement Through Fintech
Find out how Chris Hewish is bridging the gap between game monetization and customer expectation.Chris is President of Xsolla, the video game business engine that helps indie and global gaming companies solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization. Nicole and Chris dive into the lightbulb moment he realized 40% of the global gaming market couldn’t transact in their favorite games, how helping everyone get a piece of the pie is possible through smart Fintech, and why engaging customers is a win for everyone.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to...
2022-11-1631 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep11: How Lyanne Alfaro is Helping Latino Founders Tell Their Stories
Growing up surrounded by Latino entrepreneurs, but only seeing white faces in the media, Lyanne knew it was time to tell a different story.From business journalist to creator of the Moneda Moves Newsletter, and Program Manager at Google, it’s no surprise Lyanne was recently named one of TIME X NextAdvisor’s 25 Most Influential Voices of New Money.Championing fintech, money and culture, Lyanne is putting Latino founders firmly on the map.Nicole and Lyanne talk growing up in the US as an immigrant, the underrepresentation of LatAm founders, and why companies shou...
2022-11-0934 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep10: Why Only Fans is The Creator Platform You Can’t Ignore
The creator economy has found a new space and it’s not holding back. It’s time to re-think Only Fans and redefine its place in the creator economy. Nicole tears up the rule book with a high signal tear through at why fintech needs to be there for creators and small business owners, Amrapali Gan’s leadership at Only Fans, and highlights from Money 2020.Quick, sharp and straight to the point.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to...
2022-11-0710 min
Humans of FintechS3 E9: How Rex Salisbury is Building a Fintech Community With Authenticity
Only when you’ve done your time in startups can you offer the kind of support Rex has created for other fintech founders. Find out how.Nicole and Rex dive into why conversation is the key to understanding a founder’s goals, why bringing together is a major high point to his working day, and why writing the second biggest check leads to way more collaboration.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let...
2022-11-0228 min
Humans of Fintech2. Nasdaq Data Link Newsbites: How Storytelling Impacts Equity in Fintech
Join Nicole as she gets into media representation and its link to diversity and equity. You’ll hear Nicole’s unique takes on how those stories impact investment and why outdated, prejudice stereotypes are still all too common in Fintech and the media.WTFintech and Nasdaq Data Link are teaming up to give one lucky fintech company a whole lot of attention. You can enter to win a full Nasdaq VIP guest experience that includes special promotion of your business! Visit nasdaq.com/wtfintech to enterAnd if you love listening to Humans of F...
2022-11-0109 min
Humans of Fintech1. Nasdaq Data Link Newsbites: No More Fintech Apps
Join Nicole as she explores the latest Fintech trends and news in this bitesize episode.Find out why so many Fintech founders believe education is the tide that lifts everyone and why we’ve had enough of Silicon Valley tactics when it comes to fintech apps.WTFintech and Nasdaq Data Link are teaming up to give one lucky fintech company a whole lot of attention. You can enter to win a full Nasdaq VIP guest experience that includes special promotion of your business! Visit nasdaq.com/wtfintech to enterAnd if you love li...
2022-10-2610 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep8: Suze Orman and Devin Miller - Creating Emergency Safety Nets Through SecureSave
What happens when one of the most famous financial experts in the US teams up with a highly successful founder? They change the world.Suze Orman, host of the Women & Money podcast and bestselling author, joins one of her co-founders Devin Miller, an entrepreneur and former COO of Guidant Financial, to talk SecureSave. This is the work benefit that provides emergency savings solutions to help employees prepare for life’s unexpected moments.Nicole, Suze and Devin talk about what it feels like living paycheck to paycheck, why secure employees are more productive, and Suze’s miss...
2022-10-2649 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep7: Meet The COO Fighting For Fintech Equity, With Dr Iyandra Smith Bryan
Dr Iyandra Smith Bryan has enough energy and experience to achieve anything, but it was in fintech she really found her place in the world. Nicole and Iyandra get into the kind of conversation you’re going to want to grab a pen and paper for. Iyandra is the C-Suite exec who loves problem solving. She also believes in true authenticity and questioning the rules. In this no-holds barred conversation, she and Nicole tackle everything from wearing heels, to her role as COO at Quantfury, plus how she’s inspiring other women in fintech to step u...
2022-10-1938 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep6: Why US Latino Fintech Businesses Will Create The Next Big Unicorns
When one in four startups are founded by US Latinos, it’s no wonder they’ve attracted the attention of big investment. Laura Moreno Lucas explains why.Laura is a partner at L’attitude Ventures, an early-stage institutional fund that invests in technology and technology-enabled businesses led and owned by US Latinos.Nicole and Laura get into the importance of networks, how education is rebuilding trust in financial institutions, and how underrepresented communities are succeeding, despite the challenges.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Ta...
2022-10-1237 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep5: Why We Don’t Need More Fintech Apps But We Do Need More Fintech Education
You heard it here first. Nicole takes you on a 10-minute tear down on what’s going on in Fintech, and why we’re missing the point about Kim’s crypto Ad fine.Join Nicole as she digs into the latest Fintech stories and trends and offers her unique take on what we really need to focus on, including no more fintech apps.Quick, sharp and straight to the point.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug M...
2022-10-1010 min
Humans of FintechS3 Ep4: How Altro is Helping Build Credit Through Community Driven Solutions
When you don’t have a credit history, accessing even the most basic financial services is almost impossible.Find out how Michael Broughton is providing a unique solution.Michael grew up in Japan and Korea before returning to the United States, where he founded Altro, the free credit service helping people build credit through recurring payments and subscriptionsNicole and Michael talk about the innate discrimination of the credit score system, especially for people of color and those in the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll also hear how Altro effectively functions as a not-for-profit to p...
2022-10-0533 min
Humans of FintechS3 E3: How Erin Papworth is Providing Financial Health For All Through Nav.it
If financial service providers were honest they’d admit, it’s mostly about selling products. But if you’re unsure how these products work, how do you know you need them?Erin Papworth already has a lifetime’s experience in fintech and is working to educate and empower a whole generation to make the best financial decisions possible and improve financial health outcomes.She and Nicole get into conversation about the real truth around financial services, Nav.it’s behavioral science-backed approach, and why getting back to basics is key for future success.And our sp...
2022-09-2833 min
Humans of FintechS3 E2: Luxus: How Dana Auslander is Creating Equity In Luxury Assets
Dana, through her company Luxus, has blown the world of luxury asset investment wide open. And she’s not stopping there. Find out how this fintech founder is smashing down barriers.Luxus partners with the world’s premium brands, offering fractional ownership of assets including jewelry, rare watches and precious gems.Nicole and Dana get into conversation about Dana’s experiences opening investment doors for women, why luxury investments should be fun, and why hiring amazing people is at the heart of her long term strategy for success.And our sponsor MainStreet is making...
2022-09-2133 min
Humans of FintechS3 E1: How Vrinda Gupta is Building Financial Equity Through Sequin Finance
When you’re rejected by the financial product you’re helping to build, you know you need to learn (and change) the system. Find out how Vrinda is doing just that.Welcome to season 3 of Humans of Fintech, the show that brings you the stories of diverse leaders and how they’re transforming the industry from the inside out.Nicole and Vrinda get into how it felt watching her mom live in fear of being financially frozen out, what it was like to be denied a credit card from the company she was working for, and ho...
2022-09-1434 min
Humans of FintechHumans of Fintech - Season 3 Trailer
The world of fintech is dominated by the same old voices, drowning out diverse founders and operators. Step forward Humans of Fintech. The podcast empowering the stories of diverse leaders at the forefront of change in our industry.Hosted by me, Nicole Casperson, journalist and founder of the WTFintech? newsletter. This season shines a spotlight on those underrepresented fintech founders, zoning in on how they’re leading their companies and creating change.You’ll hear from leaders like finance icon Suze Orman, Founder of Sequin Vrinda Gupta, and L'Attitude Ventures Partner Laura Lucas who are brin...
2022-09-0801 min
Humans of FintechS2 E15: How to Crack Business Growth With a Social Conscience, With Lara Hodgson, Now.
How do you crack business growth and become an advocate for under-represented groups? Lara has the secret sauce that sets her apart as an entrepreneur and activist.Lara and her Co-Founder Stacey Abrams are behind Now, an invoice payment solution that redefines when businesses get paid. Nicole and Lara get into conversation about how they started Now to solve their own problem, why it takes intention to be an advocate for people whose voices are often left out, and the story of their entrepreneurial journey.You’ll also hear why Lara and Stacey’s dif...
2022-08-1039 min
Humans of FintechS2 E1: Shruti Joshi, COO of Facet Wealth | Fintech | Financial Planning
When fintech is used right, it can bring outsiders in from the cold. Meet Shruti Joshi, bringing humanity to financial planning.Welcome to season 2 of Humans of Fintech, where Nicole Casperson digs deeper into the humans behind the headlines.Kicking off episode 1, Nicole and Shruti discuss the importance of empowering people with financial knowledge, how money (wrongly) defines identity, and Shruti’s own feelings of feeling like an outsider. Shruti shares how Facet Wealth is turning traditional financial planning on its head, putting human wellness at the center.You’ll also hear why she...
2022-05-0434 min
Humans of FintechHumans of Fintech - Season 2 Trailer
How did you find your way into Fintech? I bet it wasn’t a conventional path. Every single leader I interviewed last season fell into this industry because, one way or another, they didn’t fit traditional finance or tech norms. Every one had a unique story. I’m Nicole Casperson, and on this season of Humans of Fintech we’re bringing you stories of diverse leaders who were once outsiders, and how they since found belonging in our industry.If you’ve ever felt on the outside of fintech, you’re no t alone. I want...
2022-04-2701 min
Humans of FintechInternational Women's Day 2022 Special
Celebrating women and the pursuit of equity on this International Women’s Day, meet some of the most inspiring women in Fintech, with WTFintech? host, Nicole Casperson.Hear from highly successful and influential operators in the Fintech space, each striving towards greater representation and working at the highest level.Nicole brings a selection of highlights from the show’s first season, from women motivated by success, mentoring those on the journey and working out what legacy to leave the next generation of women in Fintech,You can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at http...
2022-03-0804 min
Humans of FintechWelcome to the WTFintech Podcast
WTFintech? is a podcast for fintech professionals who want to shape the future of the industry with innovation and inclusion. Hosted by Nicole Casperson, fintech reporter-turned-creator, WTFintech? gives fintech professionals the news and analysis they need to get ahead in their careers — and hosts interviews with founders and investors you won’t hear anywhere else.
2021-11-2903 min