Last week we wrapped our first Banking on the Planet conference, we had a great lineup and it was really a lot of fun. If you missed it, all the session videos are available to watch for free here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHAcPK-SOiNXjjUtN4qmQmfcL1XWApQdK. And now we’re on to our next event, this time finally in person! We are holding Tearsheet's Power of Payments Conference on September 15th, 2022 at Current, Chelsea Piers, NYC We will bring together the top professionals and brands in the payments space to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by an undeniable need to stay ahead of the curve of a rapidly changing landscape. We have a great lineup here as well, so make sure to check it out by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3b1pyLF Moving on to today’s podcast episode, we are talking about financial equity and how today’s system is simply still discriminatory. Sustainable finance means inclusive and non-biased finance, allowing equal opportunities for everyone, which is why I want to explore this topic today. My guest is Seke Ballard the founder and CEO of BetaBank, a digital black-owned bank built to serve SMBs equally, aiming to fill the gap left behind by traditional banks.