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Wharton FinTech Podcast

Wharton Fintech Podcast

Connecting you with the people, companies, and ideas revolutionizing global financial services. Our guests are the leading fintech founders, investors, and thinkers in the world. Subscribe and follow us for more FinTech content by searching @whartonfintech on your preferred platform!

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00:46:56

ICONIQ General Partner, Yoonkee Sull - Finding Edge...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, hosts Sabrina Fathi and Wesley Aster speak with Yoonkee Sull, General Partner at ICONIQ, about building category-defining fintech companies through every market cycle. Yoonkee reflects on his journey from early ICONIQ associate to GP, lessons from backing leaders like Chime, Groww, Adyen, Wealthsimple, and Ramp, and what it takes to earn trust with founders over the long term.They unpack how startups can differentiate in a crowded space, how embedded

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00:53:54

Greylock General Partner, Seth Rosenberg - Building...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/06/19

In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, host Sabrina Fathi chats with Seth Rosenberg, General Partner at Greylock, about what it takes to build and back enduring companies at the intersection of fintech and AI. Seth shares lessons from launching Facebook Messenger, insights on founder-market fit, and how great early-stage companies validate ideas, build defensibility, and navigate market shifts. With deep takes on AI, blockchain, and the future of financial services, this episode is packed

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00:33:00

American Express Senior Executive Advisor, Anré...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/06/12

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with Anré Williams, Senior Executive Advisor at American Express and former CEO of American Express National Bank. Anré reflects on his 35-year journey at American Express—leading global merchant services, digital innovation, and banking operations—while offering an inside look at how to drive transformation in a legacy financial institution.Tune in to hear about: • Key lessons from leading large-scale digital initiatives in highly regulated

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00:20:42

Merge Co-Founder, Shensi Ding - Building the...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/06/03

In today’s episode, Jackson Ellis hosts Shensi Ding, the co-founder of Merge, a unified API platform that simplifies B2B integrations across categories like HR, accounting, and CRM. Shensi shares her journey, the playbook behind scaling a developer-first GTM motion, and how the best founders balance product intensity with storytelling.Tune in to hear about: - How Merge built a category-defining product by focusing on the "plumbing" behind software - Why developer empathy and real documentation

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01:02:22

Catherine Porter, CBO at Prove - The Identity Layer...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, host Sabrina Fathi speaks with Catherine Porter, Chief Business Officer at Prove, a leading platform in digital identity verification and authentication. Catherine shares her journey from Silicon Valley to spearheading innovation in identity security. They explore how AI is reshaping fraud prevention, the future of portable identity, and how Prove is helping companies build trust in an increasingly digital world.

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00:36:25

Melissa Wasser, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz - How...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/05/07

In today’s episode, Jackson Ellis hosts Melissa Wasser, the Partner and Head of the Fintech Capital Network at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading venture capital firm backing bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology.Tune in to hear about: - Melissa’s career journey from Goldman Sachs to FT Partners to leading fintech support at a16z - How the Fintech Capital Network helps founders navigate fundraising, M&A, and strategic partnerships - The tradeoffs between equity and debt

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00:47:27

Marc Andusko, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz-...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/04/23

In today’s episode, Zoey Tang speaks with Marc Andrusko, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he focuses on fintech and B2B software investments. Marc’s current investment interests span capital markets, AI applications, payments infrastructure, and companies operating at the intersection of fintech and other sectors.Marc shares how his journey—from working in interest rate sales and trading at Goldman Sachs to leading personal financial management at Plaid—influenced his perspective on

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00:33:26

Caliza Founder & CEO, Ezra Kebrab - Modernizing...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/04/22

In today's episode, Wesley Aster speaks with Ezra Kebrab, Founder and CEO of Caliza, a cross-border payments platform leveraging stablecoins to eliminate geographic barriers by allowing companies around the world to open digital dollar accounts for their users to save and transact. Ezra shares how is personal journey - from his childhood to his experience at Visa and Intuit - inspired him to build infrastructure for the next generation of global payments. Tune in to hear about: - Ezra's path from

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00:42:05

Schonfeld CTO, Tom DeBow - Technology and AI's Impact...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/04/15

In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, Sabrina Fathi sits down with Tom DeBow, CTO of Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, to explore how AI and advanced technology are reshaping modern hedge funds. Tom shares insights from his journey through top-tier firms like SAC Capital and Alphadyne, and dives into Schonfeld’s pragmatic yet forward-thinking approach to AI adoption. From developing the firm’s in-house AI tool to enhancing talent workflows and unifying data systems, Tom discusses how AI is

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00:32:49

Wealthfront CEO, David Fortunato - Inside...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/04/10

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Fortunato, CEO of Wealthfront, for an in-depth conversation on how technology is transforming wealth management, and what it takes to build a truly digital-first financial advisor. David shares his journey from early software engineer to CEO, reflecting on how an engineering mindset helped shape Wealthfront’s product-led culture and commitment to automation.Tune in to hear about: • How Wealthfront is navigating the shifting landscape of

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01:27:39

Metallicus Co-Founder & CEO, Marshall Hayner -...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, host Sabrina Fathi sits down with Marshall Hayner, Co-Founder and CEO of Metallicus. A true pioneer in the blockchain space, Marshall shares his journey from the early days of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Stellar to building a compliance-first digital asset infrastructure that bridges blockchain and traditional finance.Marshall reflects on how his background in cryptography, early product innovation, and respect for the banking system led him to reimagine

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00:38:41

Blumberg Capital Founder & Managing Partner, David J....

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/03/06

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Blumberg, Founder and Managing Partner of Blumberg Capital. David shares his journey from his early days in venture capital to building a leading early-stage investment firm, with a deep dive into his rules of thumb in identifying and supporting groundbreaking technologies from inception through exit.Tune in to hear about: - The impacts of technological evolution on early-stage venture investing - The expectations for funds to provide value

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00:50:28

Altamont Capital Partners MD, Sam Gaynor - Investing...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/02/20

In today's episode, Ben Newman sits down with Sam Gaynor, managing director atAltamont Capital Partners, for an insightful conversation on investing across the insurance landscape. Sam shares his path to private equity, how Altamont navigates the complexity of investing in insurance businesses, and his perspective on when it makes sense to build vs. buy a company. Tune in to hear about: - Why private equity has traditionally shied away from insurance—and why Altamont is leaning in - Altamont’s

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00:25:28

Coinstar CEO, Kevin McColly - Reimagining The Role Of...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/02/06

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, for a conversation on the evolving role of cash in a digital world. Kevin shares his journey at Coinstar from financial analyst to CEO and how the well-known coin giant is making moves into financial innovations by bridging the gap between physical and digital finance. Tune in to hear about: • How Coinstar is expanding into cryptocurrency and digital wallets • The role of cash in an increasingly digital economy and

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00:37:58

Orum Founder & CEO, Stephany Kirkpatrick - The $80...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In today’s episode, Djavaneh Bierwirth and Kimberly Zhang welcome Stephany Kirkpatrick, the Founder and CEO of Orum, for an exciting discussion about the future of payments, entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in financial infrastructure. Stephany shares her journey as a non-technical founder, her mission to transform how money moves, and her perspective on the evolving U.S. payments landscape.Tune in to hear about: • The $80 trillion opportunity to make money move by modernizing

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00:50:21

Cambrian Ventures GP, Rex Salisbury - How To Build In...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/01/16

In today's episode, Jackson Ellis hosts Rex Salisbury, a solo General Partner at Cambrian Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on early stage fintech investments.Tune in to hear about: - How to build a fintech community - How AI will impact fintech - How the new administration may impact the fintech landscape

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00:40:00

Head of VISA Ventures, David Rolf - Building At The...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2025/01/09

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Rolf, the Head of Visa Ventures, for a fascinating discussion on technology, investing, and the payments industry. David shares his journey as both a father and a leader of one of the most strategic investment arms in fintech, and shares his thoughts on VISA Venture's unique position as well as emerging markets and technologies that are already making waves.Tune in to hear about: - How Visa Ventures partners with startups to drive innovation

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00:37:00

Fundbox CEO, Prashant Fuloria - Democratizing SMB...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2024/12/11

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Fundbox – an embedded working capital platform transforming the way small and medium-sized businesses access and manage capital. With a career spanning leadership roles at Google, Facebook, and Yahoo, Prashant brings deep expertise in product innovation and a passion for empowering SMBs through smarter financial solutions.Tune in to hear about: - What sets Fundbox apart as a seamless, AI-driven embedded working capital

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00:33:24

Odynn Founder & CEO, John Taylor Garner - Building an...

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2024/11/19

In today's episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts John Taylor Garner, the Founder and CEO of Odynn - an embedded loyalty and fintech next-gen program manager that is transforming the way banks and fintechs engage with their customers through smart loyalty solutions. With a background in volatility trading and a passion for travel and rewards, John brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the loyalty space.Tune in to hear about: - The early challenges and milestones of building Odynn, and the

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00:43:23

Matera's Next Chapter: Warburg Pincus, U.S....

Wharton FinTech Podcast ·

2024/10/29

In today's episode, Wesley Aster hosts Carlos Netto, the Co-Founder and CEO of Matera, a leading provider of core banking, instant payment, and QR code payment solutions for financial institutions.Tune in to hear about: - Carlos’ journey from co-founding Matera in the 1980s to the Company's pioneering role in enabling real-time payments in Brazil - How Matera harnessed Brazil’s Pix payment system to grow 4x since 2020 - Matera's recent $100M raise with Warburg Pincus and strategic expansion into

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