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Humans of Fintech

Nicole Casperson

Humans of Fintech with Nicole Casperson is where the people building the future of money get real about what it takes to create meaningful change. Hosted by award-winning journalist and Fintech Is Femme founder Nicole Casperson, the show goes beyond headlines, valuations, and product launches to uncover the decisions, setbacks, ambitions, and lived experiences shaping fintech, business, and AI. Each episode features candid conversations with the founders, operators, investors, executives, and

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43:43

S2 E8: Why Diana Cabrices is Not a Girl Boss

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/06/22

But she is the Vice President of Enterprise Development at Snappy Kraken and believes sales in fintech needs more female voices. Find out how she’s making a difference.Diana Cabrices is in the business of helping financial advisors with automated growth programs and client engagement through the award-winning Snappy Kraken platform.Nicole and Diana dive straight into conversation talking about Diana’s background as a first generation immigrant and the early experiences that shaped her

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33:31

S2 E7: Why Trevor Marshall Gave Up Percussion to...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/06/15

Trevor Marshall is CTO at Current, the challenger bank giving companies like Stripe and Chime a run for their money.Trevor was always going to be a classical percussionist, it’s what he worked so hard for and why he moved to NYC to study. But after an economics lesson, became a math class, which became a computer science course, he knew things had changed.Nicole and Trevor dig into how he has helped Current become one of the most influential platforms in the industry, how music relates to

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04:30

News Bites w/Yieldstreet: Web3 wallets - Are they the...

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2022/06/14

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)

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36:12

S2 E6: How an Alternative Investment Founder is...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/06/08

How it started: With Milind receiving poor financial advice as a newly arrived student.How it’s going: $2 billion worth of deals closed through his company, YieldStreet. Nicole and Milind get into conversation about what it feels like to be on the outside of the industry as a young, ambitious entrepreneur, how the worst financial advice started a spark, and why you should always be grateful for the person who first believed in you.You’ll also hear how Milind and YieldStreet are crushing

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33:57

S2 E5: How a Navy Vet is Driving Innovation at...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/06/01

On 9/11 2001 Brandis DeSimone was attending the US Naval Academy, decades later she’s using everything she learnt during this horrific time to transform financial services for good.Militaristic terms get thrown around on Wall Street way too easily. The need to destroy the competition, getting bombed with orders or the battle to survive. But Brandis knows first hand how different it really is from active service and is using her influence to cut through the aggression and the egos.Nicole and

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05:03

News Bites w/Yieldstreet: Fintech and the TerraUSD...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/05/26

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)

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38:13

S2 E4: The Tech Nerd Changing Banking, With Anabel...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/05/25

Anabel Pérez is a CEO obsessed with bringing financial services to new people and new places. Find out how she’s solving the complex problem of financial inclusion with NovoPayment.Trained as a lawyer and with a full career in banking, Anabel is leveraging Banking as a Service (BaaS) to solve issues around inclusion. With her company NovoPayment she has expanded into 12 countries, has more than 72 deployments and touches more than 12,000 platform users across the Americas.Nicole and Anabel

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33:55

S2 E3: Why Penelope is Building Bright Financial...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/05/18

Growing up in LA, Jean watched her immigrant parents work tirelessly to provide for their family and employees. But when it came to retirement they left themselves vulnerable.Despite owning a grocery store and restaurant, like many small business owners, they failed to invest in their own retirement. This left a huge impression on Jean whose mission, through Penelope, is to make sure every SMB owner has a bright financial future.Nicole and Jean get into why SMBs are the backbone of the US

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05:47

News Bites w/Yieldstreet: Fintech and the impact of...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/05/12

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)

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37:58

S2 E2: Henry Yoshida, CEO at Rocket Dollar | Fintech...

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2022/05/11

Growing up, Henry believed successful people won because they knew the rules. Now he’s rewriting those rules, making sure more people win when it comes to retirement investment.Retirement is a hot topic and how we invest and prepare for it is crucial. Through his company, Rocket Dollar, Henry has created a platform that lets people invest tax-advantaged retirement dollars into private alternative investments, like venture capital and crypto.Nicole and Henry talk about what it’s like growing

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34:00

S2 E1: Shruti Joshi, COO of Facet Wealth | Fintech |...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/05/04

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

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56:51

S1 E21: Flori Marquez, Co-Founder of BlockFi |...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/05/02

For someone who never felt ready to become a founder, Flori Marquez has nailed that niche. Bringing crypto investing into the real world, find out BlockFi is redefining banking.When traditional marketing around crypto investing is aimed at one demographic, it’s tough to bring equity into that space. But Flori and Co-Founder Zac Prince are changing the mood by providing credit services to markets with limited access to simple financial products.Nicole and Flori get into what it’s like to

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04:33

News Bites w/Yieldstreet: Fintech and Mastercard...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/29

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)

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Humans of Fintech - Season 2 Trailer

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/27

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,

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S1 E20: Rishi Khanna, CEO of Stocktwits | Fintech |...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/27

Twitter for investors? Stocktwits is what happens when content meets fintech, helping investors navigate the constant stream of information with its incredible community platform. Back in 2021 more than 10 million retail investors took to the stock market on the back of the Gamestop stock frenzy. But not all of them had the experience and confidence to cut through all the noise and make great choices.And that’s when Stocktwits comes in. Built like a social media platform, it allows

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03:50

News Bites w/Yieldstreet: Fintech and Apple’s...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/22

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)

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45:33

S1 E19: Kelly Fryer, Executive Director of FinTech...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/20

With the right data at your fingertips, you can change the world. Without it, you’ll fail. When you’re launching a startup, having the right data is the deciding factor. FinTech Sandbox gives founders free access to the data they need, leading to sustainable and inclusive financial systems.Nicole gets into conversation with Kelly Fryer, Executive Director of the Sandbox and talks through her role leading the organization’s strategy, operations and community. Kelly discusses her experience

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46:11

S1 E18: Anders Jones, Co-Founder and CEO at Facet...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/13

When your mission becomes your work, businesses like Facet Wealth are born. Anders Jones is democratizing wealth management, one subscription at a time.Facet Wealth embodies everything fintech should be. This platform provides highly personalized and unbiased financial advice at an affordable subscription price. In a world where financial planning often comes with a hefty price tag, Anders Jones is leveling the playing field.Nicole and Anders talk about how his mother’s job “helping

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S1 E17: Nora Apsel, Co-Founder of Morty | Fintech and...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/04/06

Home ownership has the power to make or break financial health. Meet Nora, a fintech trailblazer and founder at the forefront of the mortgage revolution.Mortgages account for two-thirds of household debt. Owning your own home can go one of two ways: It can set you up for life or start a steep decline into financial problems that quickly spiral. That’s where Nora and Morty come in. When you’re looking to take on the biggest debt of your life, you need to do it the smart way. Morty helps

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38:29

S1 E16: Adriana Saman, Principal at Clocktower...

Humans of Fintech ·

2022/03/30

When Adriana Saman invests, she’s looking for more than just market size. Find out how this VC big hitter is shaping financial inclusion in her day-to-day.Just 1% of the $70 trillion wealth management industry is controlled by women or minority fund managers. The impact? Female and underrepresented founders receive far less investment.But one woman making waves in the venture capital space is Adriana, with a resume that includes positions at Chase’s Digital Payments team and time spent as

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