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 Valley 00:06:06 - The Immigrant Experience: Challenges and Privilege 00:12:24 - The Influence of Parents on Money Mindset 00:21:32 - Building Wealth for Immigrants: Bloom 00:27:34 - Fintech Company Helps Immigrants Financially 00:31:05 - The Unexpected Journey of a Founder Obsessed with Financial Inclusion 00:33:59 - The Importance of Diversity in Fintech 00:38:42 - Enjoying a Meal Together   Follow Nina:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninamohanty/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider

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 for more female VCs and founders, this roundtable discussion covers it all, touching on the power of male allies and sponsors in supporting women in fintech. Join us for this candid and insightful conversation as we celebrate the achievements of women in fintech and pave the way for a more diverse and inclusive future.   00:01:40 - The Importance of Female Leadership in Fintech 00:04:36 - From Investment to Fintech Success 00:08:14 - Increasing Female Representation in Fintech 00:14:21 - Leveraging Storytelling: Strength of Female Fintech Entrepreneur 00:19:27 - The Contrarian Approach to Entrepreneurship 00:22:44 - Strategies for Women in VC Funding 00:23:51 - Overcoming Biases: Women Founders and Funding 00:29:09 - Empowering Women to Build Big Ideas 00:36:01 - Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Sales 00:41:54 - The Power of Male Allies in Creating Change 00:44:29 - Fintech's Potential to Change Lives   Follow Sasha:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-pilch/   Follow Emma:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-zhang-57035a33/   Follow Kathryn:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynpetralia/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider

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 headfirst into the fintech industry.   00:00:49 – Anaid’s Story with the Fintech Industry 00:05:01 - Establishing Trust in Fintech Companies 00:08:21 - Argyle: Bringing Trust to Financial Data Access 00:12:12 - The Importance of Emotion in Fintech 00:15:06 - Incorporating Behavioral Finance into Product 00:24:04 - Navigating the Journey of Leadership 00:31:36 - How Confidence Transforms Personal Presentation 00:32:49 - Authenticity and Diversity in Fintech 00:37:21 - Bringing Transparency and Trust to Fintech   Follow Anaid:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaid-chacon/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider

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 she’s excited to see the changes that come from the collaboration between the Central Bank of Brazil and the Brazilian government and explains what change in fintech she wishes to see the most.    Follow Cristina:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaciara/    Follow Nicole:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson     You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ 

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 financial education programs in schools.   Join Nicole and Jenny as they dive into the world of poker and its potential to empower women in the fintech space.   00:00:26 - The Importance of Curiosity in Money and Investing 00:02:28 - Breaking Barriers: Women in Fintech 00:09:23 - Poker: Empowering Women Personally & Professionally 00:16:04 - Closing the Gender Gap in Finance 00:21:44 - Using Poker to Empower Women in Finance 00:28:38 - Poker Power Play App Empowers Women 00:34:42 - Empowering Women in Financial Decision-Making 00:42:38 - The Journey of Poker Power   Check Out Poker Power:  Website: https://pokerpower.com Follow Jenny:  Website: https://www.jennyjust.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-just/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 little more fun? Tune in to find out!   Follow Zach:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachpettet/   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, Nicole and Alejandra also dive into active ways to create a more positive financial mindset and explain why fintech has the capability to impact generational change.    Follow Alejandra: Website: https://wwthemoneymindsethub.com Podcast: The Money Mindset Show Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider

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 Intro 7:10 Nerd Moments in Taiwan 11:10 Cultural Differences 16:20 Niche Play and Adjacencies 22:51 Survival of the Fittest 32:41 International Embedded Finance 40:00 Intraregional Cooperation 44:10 Fintech’s Future   Follow Ahon:    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahonsarkar/   Follow Nicole:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech   Thank you so much!   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 Insider

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 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 Insider

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/And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

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 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 Insider

Hold on for this lightning round of questions, getting to know Drew a little deeper.From the best advice to dream collabs - 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 Drew:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewbailergloverLinkedIn: https://twitter.com/DrewBailerYou 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 Insider

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/And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech InsiderTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:21 The Japanese Influence On Apto04:43 Society Working For The Greater Good06:15 The Skill Of Spotting Opportunity09:34 Moving The Needle Through Real Change16:28 Building Trust Through Community17:55 No Hall Pass For Mistakes20:04 The Challenge of Recruiting in a Pandemic22:58 Growth As Key27:43 Meg’s Three Wishes

Get to know Yoni a little better with this lightning round of questions..From Fintech songs, to Yoni’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 YoniLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yoniassiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/yoniassiaYou 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 Insider

Get ready for a lightning round of questions, getting to know Kristy on a more personal level.From Fintech songs, to biggest supporters - 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 Kristy:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristykim7Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristykim1015You 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 Insider

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 bringing equity and an alternative version of finance to the world, powering new ways of bringing equality across the globe.In every interview, my guest will share how they got into the fintech space, the challenges they’re working to solve and what drives them. You’ll hear how they found connection in the industry, and how they’re moving the dial when it comes to re-shaping fintech for the better.If you’re desperate to hear fresh perspectives and different voices, Humans of Fintech is the podcast putting humanity back into the industry.With new episodes dropping every Wednesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech, why not try: Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider.

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 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/And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

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 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/And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

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 bringing an alternative version of finance to the world by powering new ways of bringing equity across the globe.In every interview, my guest will share how they got into the fintech space, the challenges they’re working to solve, and what drives them. You’ll hear how they found connection in the industry, and how they’re moving the dial when it comes to re-shaping fintech for the better.If you’re desperate to hear fresh perspectives and different voices, Humans of Fintech is the podcast putting humanity back into the industry.Season 3 drops soon with new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech, why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’ll be covering: - Fannie and Freddie Mac making reforms to address inequity in homeownership- Apple is set to introduce its own integrated Buy Now Pay Later- Staff cuts in fintech Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’ll be covering: - Web3 wallets: Are they the new star child of fintech?- BNPL giant Klarna cuts its workforce by 10%.- Neobank Varo could be set to run out of money by the end of the year!Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’ll be covering: - The TerraUSD Stablecoin collapse- A new fintech company fractionalizing investing in rare diamonds- Meta’s second attempt to launch a digital currency Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’ll be covering: - Crypto Bahamas! And its impact on the digital asset space- Why Gisele Bündchen (boon chen) partnered with FTX- The evolution of NFTsBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’ll be covering: - Mastercard filing trademarks for Metaverse commerce- Neobank Winden’s recent fund raise- Apple launching its “break out” project Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’ll be covering: - Apple’s expansion into Crypto- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking on late fees- Real Estate Investment Trusts popularity growthBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’re celebrating woman's history month going over: - The important work of Fintech Tala in the space - The new opportunities Fintech DASH is creating in Africa- The robust growth of Real Estate Investment trsut Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’re going over: Music as the next wave for securitizing bonds Coinbase’s new cash-out option for remittances sent to MexicoFine wine as a popular investment Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

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 https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/And if you’ve enjoyed WTFintech? Why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’re going over: Grayscale launching its ETFWhat “Project Hamilton” is and why it mattersAnd a crowd favorite: Fraud in Fintech - including an example from PayPal’s recent woesBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.In this episode we’re going over: The Amazon vs. Visa disputePlaid’s acquisition of CognitoAnd Coinbase’s partnership with Mastercard to simplify NFT purchasesBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

On today’s special episode of WTFintech? we’re collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to bring you News Bites, a segment where I go over the top trends in fintech via quick bite episodes.Today, we’re covering:The rise of the ‘Gen I’ investor and WTF it meansBNPL and why the CFPB is asking questions Metaverse as a trillion dollar marketplaceBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

Today I’m interviewing Anthony Zhang, founder and CEO of Vinovest, a fintech for fine wine investing. With Vinovest, retail investors can build, track, and analyze their own fully-insured wine portfolios — an asset class that's traditionally only been available to less than 1% of all investors (and one that's appreciated nearly 130% over the last decade).As for Anthony, he founded three companies by age 25, sold one to a Walmart subsidiary and has been funded by Mark Cuban and Peter Thiel. Tune in to hear me ask Anthony about ditching class, raising $100,000 in college, and the future of alternative investing. Keep up with Vinovest:@Vinovest1and Anthony: @anthony_j_zhangYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

Today I’m coming at you with some fresh news as fintech Stash announced that Smart Portfolio, its fully managed account, will introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure via handpicked trusts managed by Grayscale. With us to discuss the news is Elizabeth Marchetti, Director of Investment Strategy at Stash. Tune in to get the full details on the announcement. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this content should be construed as Investment, Tax or Legal advice.

Today on WTFintech? I’m interviewing Steve Larsen, a certified financial planner, adviser and Co-Founder of PlannerDAO, a decentralized community of financial professionals promoting economic freedom, universal fiduciary standards, and access to financial services for all. Steve and I dive into all things decentralization – from NFTs to the metaverse. Tune in to understand everything that comprises the new decentralized internet, or Web3.You can follow PlannerDAO on Twitter @PlannerDAOYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

Today’s episode hits a little different. I’m doing something totally new because I’m not trying to leave any gaps in your fintech knowledge. That’s why twice a month, I’ll be collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to host episodes where I go over the latest news, insights, and trends in fintech via shorter, newsier, quick bite episodes. Today’s episode covers: What could come of the power struggle between the CFPB and FDICFuture of crypto regulationHow UK challenger bank Monzo made a comeback Integrated payment optionsHow real estate meets fintechFintech for SMBsBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Grace Mellis, the first ever CFO of Altruist, a Los Angeles-based fintech and the first fully-integrated digital brokerage platform for financial advisors. Grace is bringing the heat to the fintech and wealthtech space as she’s made it her mission as CFO to ensure diversity, inclusion, and equity continue to be woven into every facet of the company. In our conversation we get candid about Grace’s story as a fintech leader, the future of wealth tech, and what’s up next for Altruist. You can follow Altruist on Twitter @altruist Check out Grace’s finlit book for kids: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/koa-the-crocodile-grace-mellis/1140522117You can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Amy Nauiokas, the co-founder and co-CIO of Anthemis. She’s also the founder and CEO of award-winning production company Archer Gray, which promotes and amplifies a wide array of underrepresented voices and stories.Amy is committed to investing in diverse founders - especially women and women of color.  In fact, she’s also the CEO and Chair of Anthemis Digital Acquistions, a 100% female-led and ESG-focused special purpose acquisition company. You can follow Anthemis on Twitter @anthemisYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Miguel Fernandez, co-founder, and CEO of Capchase, a fintech for recurring-revenue companies to secure non-dilutive capital. In short, Capchase is for industry by industry as a software as a service company for fintech companies. In this episode, we dive deeper into what that means while covering Miguel’s values and how Capchase is breaking the creative bankruptcy that has existed far too long in the world of B2B. You can follow Capchase on Twitter @GetCapchaseYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, CEO of Betterment, the nation’s largest independent digital investment advisor. Under Sarah’s leadership, Betterment’s growth has gone through the roof with $33 billion in AUM and more than 700,000 clients. Sarah’s street cred is unmatched as former COO of Nickelodeon and Viacom Media Networks’ where she oversaw iconic brands we all know and love -- including MTV, Comedy Central, and BET. In this episode, Sarah dives deep into her story and the future of Betterment while we celebrate her one year anniversary as CEO! You can follow Betterment on Twitter @BettermentYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro U.S.Lule Demmissie is the CEO of eToro U.S., a digital currency trading platform that connects more than 20 million users worldwide. eToro is also slated to go public via SPAC, valuing the company at over $10 billion. Lule once was wealth-management director at TD Ameritrade and, more recently, president at Ally Invest. She’s also a fierce inspiration for representation in fintech.You can follow her on Twitter @luledemmissieYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

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.