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In this episode of EYE ON Fintech, host Nick Chiappetti sits down with industry powerhouse Stacy Bishop—CEO and Founder of Selling Fintech and Fintech Partnership Strategist—to unpack what really drives successful (and unsuccessful) bank–fintech partnerships. Drawing from her unique perspective across both fintech founders and sponsor banks, Stacy shares candid insights on why partnerships fail, h...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in financial services—it’s here. But moving from experimentation to real, measurable impact is where many institutions still struggle. In this episode, Erin Earl, Industry Executive Advisor for Financial Services at SAP, sits down with host Sarah Grotta, Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, for a practical, no‑nonsense conversation about what...

In this episode of FinWise EYE ON, host Sarah Grotta, Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise, sits down with Reed Luhtanen, Executive Director & CEO of the U.S. Faster Payments Council, for a deep-dive conversation on the rapid evolution of faster and real-time payments in the U.S. Reed brings a unique, ecosystem-wide perspective—spanning banks, fintechs, payment networks, merchants, and regulators—...

In this podcast episode Simon Darchis, Head of Fintech Products and Strategic Initiatives at FinWise Bank, sat down with Ed Walters, VP of Lending Partnerships at Upstart, for a wide‑ranging and candid conversation on how lending is evolving—and what banks, fintechs, and investors need to understand to stay ahead. Ed and Simon unpack: How AI is reshaping credit access—and why starting with the cus...

In our latest episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief FinTech Officer at FinWise Bank, sits down with Dana Lawrence, VP of Go‑to‑Market Strategy & Customer Relationships at Themis, to unpack one of the most important—and misunderstood—levers for success in financial services: ➡️ Compliance as a true business differentiator. If you work in fintech, banking, risk, regtech, or anywhere in the BaaS ec...

Year in Review 2025: Insights from FinWise Bank Join host Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief FinTech Officer at FinWise Bank, and a panel of FinWise leaders as they reflect on the biggest shifts, challenges, and opportunities in fintech and banking partnerships over the past year. This special episode brings together: Kenzie Mexican, SVP, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Simon Darchis, Head of Fintech Prod...

In Part 3, we dive into the conversations shaping the future of fintech, banking, and payments. From cultural transformation in community banking to innovations in family finance, earned wage access, and stablecoin adoption, this episode is packed with insights from industry leaders. Featured Guests & Time Stamps: Chris Eggemeyer, VP, Castle Creek Capital (00:32 – 10:59) Madhu Yalamarthi, Co-F...

In this episode, Kiah Haslett, creator of Fintech Takes Banking, sits down with host Sarah Grotta to talk about the evolving relationship between banks and fintechs. They explore the lessons learned from Banking-as-a-Service, the surge in charter applications, and what these trends mean for compliance, risk management, and innovation. The conversation also dives into regulatory shifts, payment cha...

Money20/20 Special Edition – Part 2 Recorded live at Money20/20, this episode dives deeper into the conversations shaping banking, fintech, and regulatory strategy. From embedded banking solutions to AI-driven compliance and the evolving role of partnerships, our guests share insights on innovation and what’s next for financial services. Featured Guests & Time Stamps: Jason Henrichs, CEO, Allo...

Money20/20 Special Edition – Part 1 Recorded live at Money20/20, this episode dives into the conversations shaping the future of banking, fintech partnerships, and payments innovation. Hear from leaders across the industry as they share insights on AI, risk management, regulatory shifts, and building trust in partnerships. Featured Guests & Time Stamps: Karen Schmidt, VP Product & Business...

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, hosted by Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, the focus is on the current environment for innovative fintechs in the U.S. Sarah is joined by Trevor Tanifum from FS Vector , a firm that helps fintechs with compliance and becoming ‘bank ready.’   Trevor explains the three practice groups within FS Vector: advisory, licensing, an...

Enhancing Corporate Payments with Strategic Innovation with Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant from Backbase   In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, host Sarah Grotta is joined by Alex Jimenez , Lead Principal Strategy Consultant at Backbase , to discuss the trends and future of corporate payments. They delve into the lag in user experience for corporate payments compared to consume...

In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta and Tom Brown discuss the evolving role of stablecoins in the U.S. financial landscape. They explore the impact of stablecoins on banking and payments, the concept of deposit tokens, and how banks and merchants are adapting to these changes. The conversation also touches on regulatory developments, investment trends, and the potential use cases for stablecoins...

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: Podcast, host Simon Darchis and guest David Peterson, Chief Credit Officer at Elevate, delve into the transformation of credit and marketing models in financial services. They discuss the role of AI, data science, and statistical models in improving credit underwriting and customer engagement, particularly in the subprime space.   The conversation explores th...

Summary In this episode of FinWise EYE ON podcast, Sarah Grotta and Ben Jackson , COO of the Innovative Payments Association , discuss the evolving landscape of Fintech, focusing on the implications of recent regulatory changes, particularly the rise of stablecoins and the Genius Act. They explore the potential use cases for stablecoins, the challenges they may face, and the current regulatory env...

Summary In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Simon Darchis and Simon Taylor delve into the evolving landscape of stablecoins, exploring their definition, mechanisms, and implications for traditional financial institutions. They discuss the importance of trust and reserve management, the challenges of market fragmentation, and the potential for stablecoins to coexist with central bank di...

Summary In this episode of the EYE ON: Fintech podcast, Kenzie Mexican speaks with Soups Ranjan , co-founder and CEO of Sardine AI, about the evolving landscape of fraud prevention in the financial services sector. They discuss the impact of AI on fraud tactics, the importance of behavioral biometrics, and how Sardine is addressing challenges like authorized push payment scams and synthetic identi...

Summary In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Sarah Grotta speaks with Miladys Felix from Discover Network about the intricacies of launching a successful credit card program. They discuss Miladys' career journey and the unique position of Discover Network in the global payments landscape. The conversation also covers innovations in payment solutions, the rise of fintechs in the credit c...

Summary In this episode of the EYE ON: Podcast, Simon Darchis speaks with Taylor Cembalisty, a leader in customer success and partnerships at NetXD. Taylor shares her journey from the nonprofit sector to financial services, highlighting her experiences at JP Morgan and NARMY. The conversation delves into the role of AI in financial services, particularly focusing on AI agents and their potential t...

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: Fintech podcast, host Nick Chiappetti speaks with Colton Pond, Chief Marketing Officer at LoanPro , about the evolving landscape of fintech, the importance of modern infrastructure, and innovative features like transaction level credit. They discuss the challenges of compliance, the future of credit cards, and the competitive dynamics between fintechs and tra...

Insights and Innovations from the Frontlines of FinTech In this special edition of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, host Nathan Mills, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications at FinWise Bank, takes listeners to the FinTech Meetup event in Las Vegas. The episode features a 'banker on the street' format, where Nathan engages with ten banking professionals from diverse backgrounds. Topic...

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Sarah Grotta speaks with Phil Goldfeder , CEO of the American FinTech Council , about the evolving landscape of financial technology and regulation. They discuss the AFC's mission, the impact of recent political changes on the regulatory environment, and the future of crypto and stablecoin regulations.   Phil emphasizes the importance of proactive en...

Summary In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Sarah Grotta speaks with David Shipper, a strategic advisor at Datos Insights, about the latest trends in payment cards. They discuss the profitability of debit cards, the impact of regulations, and the evolving credit card market. David shares insights on how smaller banks can successfully issue their own credit cards and the potential of fl...

In this episode of the EYE ON: Fintech Podcast, Simon Darchis and Alex Johnson discuss the evolving landscape of fintech, focusing on key trends, innovations, and the impact of AI on the industry. They explore the maturation of fintech infrastructure, the fragmentation of service providers, and the role of AI in enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The conversation also delves into the challen...

Navigating the Fintech Landscape: A Conversation with Sunil Singh, CEO of Tallied In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Deputy Chief FinTech Officer Sarah Grotta hosts Sunil Singh, founder and CEO of Tallied, to explore the evolution of the FinTech industry. Sunil shares his extensive career journey, from starting as an engineer in India to his roles at prominent companies like Oracle, B...