This Week in Fintech's Podcast 🎧The Fintech OG Series: Jillian Williams and Dimitri Dadiomov
Aug 20, 2025
Join Jillian Williams, co-founder of Field Ventures, and Dimitri Dadiomov, President of Modern Treasury, as they delve into the dynamic world of fintech. They discuss the evolution from Lending Club to today’s AI-driven innovations and the rebundling of financial services. Hear insights on the future of money movement, risk management, and the importance of customer trust in adopting new technologies. They also explore challenges in integrating crypto and AI into traditional finance, revealing promising opportunities for investors and startups.
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Fintech Has Exponentially Broadened
- Fintech's definition has expanded dramatically since the early days of LendingClub.
- Jillian recalls creating market maps that barely included anything besides LendingClub years ago.
Money Movement Is Foundational
- Money-movement and payments infrastructure intersects every industry and forces you to learn new sectors fast.
- Dimitri argues that mastering money flow is a foundational building block for many businesses.
AI Adoption Faces Trust Barriers
- AI adoption in finance lags because finance teams are conservative and stakes are high.
- Once an AI workflow becomes trusted by finance, it becomes very hard to dislodge.