Humans of Fintech

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 y...

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...

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...

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...

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 7...

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 ow...

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 NFTs Brought to you by our friends at...

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...

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 Shr...

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...

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 Yiel...

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 h...

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 cho...

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 growth Brought to you by our friends...

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 rol...

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...

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 loo...

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 Ad...

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...

Kate Anthony isn’t just leveling the playing field, she’s building a whole new one with her company Euphoria, bringing out the best in Fintech and changing lives.. Between 2-6 million people in the United States identify as transgender and 34% of those go without official identity that matches their gender. This gap makes it hard to access banking products. That’s where Euphoria steps in with a su...

Web3 is more than just NFTs and DAOs, it can help unlock financial inclusion. Find out how Jackie Shoback’s 1414 Ventures is banking on it. Jackie and her team are pouring the dollars into early stage startups, but not just any startups. Through 1414 Ventures she’s helping build the next generation of digital identity technology. Why? Because when Web3 meets fintech it can level the financial play...

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 Mexico Fine wine as a popular investment  Brought to you by our frie...

What do you think about compliance fintech? Stuffy? Serious? You haven’t met Amy Kadomatsu, CEO of ComplySci. You’re never going to see compliance in the same light again. We get it. Compliance isn’t sexy fintech. It’s not something you want to spend a whole lot of time thinking about, but get on the wrong side of it and it can spell disaster for your company. That’s why you need Amy, whose contag...

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 w...

Kristen Anderson brings her all to Catch, the benefits platform designed for independent workers. Find out how her values and grit are shaping this Fintech space. When you’ve opted out of the 9 to 5 and work for yourself, it’s too easy to miss out on all the benefits and retirement packages you’re entitled to. That’s where Catch steps in. With no middle man or frigid terms the platform allows user...