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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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48:36

S6 Ep4: A Global Perspective on Embedded Finance,...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/08/30

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

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21:22

S6 Ep3: Feminism, Fintech, and OnlyFans, with CEO of...

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2023/08/16

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

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31:50

S6 Ep2: The First Wealth Management App for Couples,...

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2023/08/02

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

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39:40

S6 Ep1: Unpacking the Gender Gaps in Fintech, with...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/07/19

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

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37:49

S5 Ep6: B2C Fintech’s Greatest Misconceptions, with...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/06/21

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

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41:53

S5 Ep5: Dismantling the Double Standards Women in the...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/06/07

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

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41:54

S5 Ep4: NYT Bestselling Author Daniel Crosby Talks...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/05/24

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

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35:21

Martin Toha, CEO of Array, on Empowering Consumers...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/05/23

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

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35:11

S5 Ep3: Rewriting the Asian American Narrative in...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/05/10

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

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42:03

S5 Ep2: Representing the Communities Fintech Serves...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/04/26

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

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36:10

S5 Ep1: How Stash CEO Liza Landsman is Making...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/04/12

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

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53:20

S4 Ep14: Virtual Event: Building The Fintech...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/03/22

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

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11:36

S4 Ep13: Commentary - SVB: The Shaky Foundation Built...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/03/15

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

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29:33

S4 Ep12: Why A Fintech Company Is Going Back To...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/03/08

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:

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Fireside Chat: Katie Palencsar - VC Investor At The...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/03/02

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

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34:23

S4 Ep11: What Katie Did Next. The VC Investor Backing...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/03/01

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

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S4 Ep10: Commentary - Why Financial Inclusion IS...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/02/27

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

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04:07

Fireside Chat: Alison Staloch - CFO at Fundrise

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/02/23

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

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S4 Ep9: The Regulator Who Fell Into Fintech To Build...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/02/22

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

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05:58

Fireside Chat: Vered Frank - Head of Marketing at...

Humans of Fintech ·

2023/02/16

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!

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