Personally

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Robin Gandhi, Chief Product Officer at Lithic, the programmable card issuing and processing infrastructure for developers, digital banks, and financial institutions handling billions in annual volume. Robin brings over a decade of deep fintech expertise across product, partnerships, and global operations. Before joining Lithic, he served as CPO at Ni...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Dr. Joshua Broggi, the Founder and CEO of Woolf University, the world's first global collegiate university. A former Oxford philosophy faculty member and Humboldt Fellow, Joshua turned his deep research into the role of universities in human progress into a bold vision: an accredited institution that empowers qualified organizations to offer degr...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Batu Inal, Co-Founder and CTO of Balance, an intelligent treasury platform revolutionizing how enterprises optimize their cash management. Balance provides real-time visibility into cash across all accounts, AI-powered forecasting, and automated insights to help businesses work their money harder. With $50B+ in transactions processed and $2B+ in acco...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Barnett Klane, VP of Product at Trolley, the leading payouts platform powering the internet economy. Trolley enables businesses to automate global payments to creators, freelancers, and contractors across 210+ countries and territories, serving major companies. Barnett previously founded MyManual and held product roles at Bugcrowd, bringing deep expertis...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Brandon Ooi, the COO of Dinari, a fintech innovator making compliant tokenized securities accessible to investors. Brandon co-founded Crunchyroll as its CTO and worked at Stripe as an engineer specializing in marketplace enterprises, bringing deep technical expertise and product leadership to the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technol...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Sri Kaza, the visionary founder of BrightCap, a fintech pioneer transforming the way small businesses access capital. With a career spanning over two decades in business leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Sri brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing small businesses. Join us as we explore Sr...

In this episode of 'Personally,' we're diving into the heart of the sharing economy with Daan Weddepohl, the visionary founder of Peerby. Discover how Peerby is redefining the way we think about ownership and community through its unique platform for borrowing and sharing items with neighbors. From his early beginnings to pioneering a sustainable path in the tech world, join us as we e...

Welcome to 'Personally,' Persona’s podcast, where we bring you closer to the personal stories behind some of the most innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. I'm your host, Ed Giansante, and in today's episode, we're venturing into the dynamic intersection of technology and travel. Our guest is Cynthia Huang, Co-founder and CEO of Dtravel. Dtravel is more than just...

Welcome to Personally, a Persona’s community podcast where we explore the innovative solutions driving today's startups. In today’s episode, Ed Giansante will sit down with Luke de Haas from Mosea - a fintech company at the forefront of group payments and money collection, about how they're simplifying financial interactions for communities and teams alike. About Persona Persona is a unifi...

Today I’m speaking with Sarah Huggins, the co-founder of Hiive—a groundbreaking online marketplace that is reshaping the trading of private securities. With a rich background as a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, Sarah brings a unique blend of legal acumen and strategic innovation to the financial technology sector. Sarah is a strategist at heart, dedicated to solving complex problems and nurturi...

We're joined by Reuven Gorsht, the co-founder and CEO of Deeded, a platform that’s transforming the real estate closing process. Based in Toronto, Reuven brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at MoveSnap and SAP, and his academic background from Harvard Business School. Deeded is at the forefront of reimagining the real estate closing experience. So, let's start this insigh...

Welcome to 'Personally,' Persona’s podcast, where we bring you closer to the personal stories behind some of the most innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. Joining us is Tommie Edwards, the Founder and Chief Executive of Tech1M. Tommie's journey is a remarkable tale of passion, innovation, and leadership. Tommie has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential L...

Dive into the world of fintech with "Personally" by Persona, where we explore the innovative solutions driving today's startups. In this episode, Ed Giansante chats with Bryan Petro is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of GetMyBoat, the world's largest boat rental & charter marketplace with over 150,000+ boats in 9,300 locations and 184 countries. He was the first employee at...

In this episode of the Personally podcast, Ed delve into Khawar's vision for transforming the world of online language teaching and his dedication to empowering teachers while making a meaningful impact. Khawar is a social entrepreneur with a diverse background encompassing mergers & acquisitions, law, sales, insurance, and community organizing. Before launching somos, he led apples &...

Join Ed from Persona as he engages in an illuminating conversation with Jim Pravot, the Co-Founder & Managing Director of StrategyBRIX. In this episode of the Personally podcast, we explore Jim's extensive experience in building and optimizing end-to-end Financial Crime programs globally, his work with prominent companies like PwC and Quantexa, and his role in overseeing StrategyBRIX's...

Join Ed from Persona in an insightful conversation with Steve Craig, a seasoned expert in mobile technology and identity verification (IDV). In this episode of the Personally podcast, we delve into Steve's extensive experience in the FinTech industry, his involvement with top IDV solution providers, and his passion for helping individuals and teams navigate the realm of digital identity. With...

In this episode of the Personally podcast, join host Ed from Persona as he engages in a captivating conversation with Rojay Simpson, a tech enthusiast and seasoned professional in UI/UX development. With over a decade of experience in various start-ups, Rojay brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table. Rojay's extensive background in UI/UX development has shaped his und...

Join Ed from Persona in an exciting conversation as he interviews Stuart Hartley, a pioneer in reg-tech and risk-tech for global BaaS platforms and Fortune 500 product launches. In this episode of the Personally podcast, we explore Stuart's remarkable journey, his extensive experience in solving complex problems in the FinTech and payments industry globally, and his passion for team building a...

Join Ed, head of community at Persona, in a captivating conversation with Adam Luther, the visionary behind CPSL (pronounced "capsule"). In this episode, we delve into Adam's personal journey and the inspiration behind creating CPSL, a groundbreaking solution for simplifying form-filling and rate-shopping in the auto and real estate industries. 🔍 About Adam Luther: Adam Luther's...

🎙️ Personally Podcast: Interview with Christina Rea, Chief Compliance and BSA Officer In this episode of Personally, Ed sits down with Christina Rea, an esteemed expert in the legal, compliance, and financial sectors. Join us as we dive deep into the world of global compliance and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the fintech and regtech industries. 🔎 About Christina Rea: Christina boas...