Humans of Fintech

In this episode, we're bringing the heat with Tori Dunlap, powerhouse founder of Her First $100K and advocate for women's financial independence. Tori’s on a mission to smash the glass ceiling of money myths and help women claim their financial power. She gets real about her journey, her upbringing, and her path from breaking into the financial world to empowering women everywhere to take control of their wealth.Expect insights on breaking down barriers, owning your financial story, and why Tori believes financial freedom is the greatest form of protest. Get ready for some serious inspiration—let’s dive in!Note: This interview was recorded in January 2024.

In this episode, we’re bringing some serious fire with none other than Sallie Krawcheck—the OG queen of fintech and Founder & CEO of Ellevest. She’s out here breaking down barriers, building empires, and proving that women can—and will—run the financial world. We get real about money, leadership, and what it really takes to flip the script in an industry built by men, for men. Sallie drops gems on leveling up, owning your power, and why the future of finance is female.Get ready to feel inspired and maybe a little savage. Let’s dive in.

Student loan debt is a major issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. Nicole sits down with Laurel Taylor, CEO and Founder of Candidly, to discuss how her company is using technology to empower individuals and help them navigate the complexities of student loan repayment. Laurel shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced in bringing her idea to life. She explains how Candidly uses AI to go beyond simple debt by helping users achieve financial wellness. On track to deliver nearly a billion dollars in student loan debt savings, Candidly is one of the foremost fintech solutions for absolving a financial crisis so many face. Plus, Nicole and Laurel also discuss the broader implications of student debt on the economy and how technology is ultimately a force for sustainable, positive change.00:00:02 - Navigating the World of Human Fintech00:02:47 - The Growing Crisis of Student Debt in America00:09:57 - How Candidly Helps Americans Manage Student Debt00:15:34 - Overcoming Rejection: Turning Laughter into Success00:22:36 - Human Touch: Managing Student Debt00:28:05 - Secure Act and Student Loan Payments00:35:10 - Staying Positive Through Uncertainty and Student Debt00:40:16 - Enlightened Capitalism: Purpose and Profit in FintechLearn More About Candidly:Website: https://getcandidly.com Follow Laurel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltmit/ Follow Nicole:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech Thank you so much!

In this episode, Nicole sits down with Nina Mohanty, the founder of Bloom Money, a platform that provides financial options for immigrants. Nina shares her personal experience as a first-generation immigrant and discusses the importance of diversity in the fintech industry. She also chats with Nicole about the need for financial inclusion and explains how Bloom Money is working to serve distinct communities better, reflecting on her own upbringing and how it shaped her mindset towards money. 00:01:24 - A Multicultural Upbringing in Silicon Valley00:06:06 - The Immigrant Experience: Challenges and Privilege00:12:24 - The Influence of Parents on Money Mindset00:21:32 - Building Wealth for Immigrants: Bloom00:27:34 - Fintech Company Helps Immigrants Financially00:31:05 - The Unexpected Journey of a Founder Obsessed with Financial Inclusion00:33:59 - The Importance of Diversity in Fintech00:38:42 - Enjoying a Meal Together Follow Nina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninamohanty/ Follow Nicole:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech Thank you so much! You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

Meet fintech’s most influential women in the industry. Sasha Pilch, Principal at Fin Capital, Emma Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pactfi, and Kathryn Petralia, Co-Founder of Keep Financial, join Nicole live from Money 20/20 to discuss the importance of female representation and empowerment in fintech.With women making up less than 30% of the fintech workforce and only 8% holding leadership roles, something needs to change. These inspiring women share their experiences and insights on how to break through the barriers and create a more inclusive industry.From the importance of storytelling and confidence to the need for more female VCs and founders, this roundtable discussion covers it all, touching on the power of male allies and sponsors in supporting women in fintech.Join us for this candid and insightful conversation as we celebrate the achievements of women in fintech and pave the way for a more diverse and inclusive future. 00:01:40 - The Importance of Female Leadership in Fintech00:04:36 - From Investment to Fintech Success00:08:14 - Increasing Female Representation in Fintech00:14:21 - Leveraging Storytelling: Strength of Female Fintech Entrepreneur00:19:27 - The Contrarian Approach to Entrepreneurship00:22:44 - Strategies for Women in VC Funding00:23:51 - Overcoming Biases: Women Founders and Funding00:29:09 - Empowering Women to Build Big Ideas00:36:01 - Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Sales00:41:54 - The Power of Male Allies in Creating Change00:44:29 - Fintech's Potential to Change Lives Follow Sasha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-pilch/ Follow Emma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-zhang-57035a33/ Follow Kathryn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynpetralia/ Follow Nicole:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech Thank you so much! You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

Trust is a crucial element in the fintech industry, and Anaid Chacon, SVP of Product Development at Argyle, knows just how important it is to establish trust with customers. In this episode, she and Nicole discuss the challenges of building trust in fintech and how incorporating behavioral finance elements into Argyle's product helps to create a more trustworthy experience for its users. Anaid also shares her personal journey with fintech and the importance of authenticity and diversity in the fintech space. And later, she divulges why women should stop worrying about knowing everything before diving headfirst into the fintech industry. 00:00:49 – Anaid’s Story with the Fintech Industry00:05:01 - Establishing Trust in Fintech Companies00:08:21 - Argyle: Bringing Trust to Financial Data Access00:12:12 - The Importance of Emotion in Fintech00:15:06 - Incorporating Behavioral Finance into Product00:24:04 - Navigating the Journey of Leadership00:31:36 - How Confidence Transforms Personal Presentation00:32:49 - Authenticity and Diversity in Fintech00:37:21 - Bringing Transparency and Trust to Fintech Follow Anaid: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaid-chacon/ Follow Nicole:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech Thank you so much! You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

In this candid conversation, Nicole takes a beat to talk with Cristina Ciaravalli about her storied career in the fintech industry, from her early beginnings working for Goldman Sachs to meeting and falling in love with tech startup, Plaid. The two chat about the differences between working for an organization like Goldman versus working for fintech startups and discuss what, exactly, drew Cristina to Plaid. Then, they pivot into dissecting how regulation makes banking as a service fundamentally different from fintech, before diving into the latest trends in fintech in Latin America.  Plus, Cristina divulges why she’s excited to see the changes that come from the collaboration between the Central Bank of Brazil and the Brazilian government and explains what change in fintech she wishes to see the most.  Follow Cristina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaciara/  Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson   You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ 

Did you know that less than 7% of poker players are women? Jenny Just, the founder of Poker Power Play App, is on a mission to change that. In this episode, she and Nicole discuss the importance of women's representation in the poker world and how playing poker can develop valuable skills for both personal and professional growth. Jenny shares her vision of creating a gender-neutral poker app and her goal of having half of all poker players be women. They also explore the role of women in decision-making around money and the need for more financial education programs in schools.  Join Nicole and Jenny as they dive into the world of poker and its potential to empower women in the fintech space. 00:00:26 - The Importance of Curiosity in Money and Investing00:02:28 - Breaking Barriers: Women in Fintech00:09:23 - Poker: Empowering Women Personally & Professionally00:16:04 - Closing the Gender Gap in Finance00:21:44 - Using Poker to Empower Women in Finance00:28:38 - Poker Power Play App Empowers Women00:34:42 - Empowering Women in Financial Decision-Making00:42:38 - The Journey of Poker Power Check Out Poker Power: Website: https://pokerpower.com Follow Jenny: Website: https://www.jennyjust.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-just/ Follow Nicole:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech Thank you so much! You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

Fintech aficionado Zach Anderson Pettet discusses the future of fintech, his personal journey, and the behind-the-scenes of the Money 20/20 conference. They delve into the importance of diverse experiences, the irony of investment apps, and why people in fintech need to lighten up and have more fun. The podcast also explores the significance of physical and creative activities for content creation, the importance of firsthand experiences in the fintech space, and the mission of curating impactful content for the big show.

In this episode, Nicole chats with Alejandra Rojas, founder of The Money Mindset Hub, about why it’s so critical for women to acknowledge and address all of the emotional baggage and trauma money brings with it. Alejandra explains why approaching money from a clearer mindset enables women to seize opportunities in an otherwise male-dominated space and to level up in new ways where finances won’t automatically trigger an emotional response. By creating a safe space where people can feel safe to discuss their issues with finances, Alejandra believes women can unlock their true entrepreneurial prowess.Plus, Nicole and Alejandra also dive into active ways to create a more positive financial mindset and explain why fintech has the capability to impact generational change.  Follow Alejandra:Website: https://wwthemoneymindsethub.comPodcast: The Money Mindset ShowFollow Nicole:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech Thank you so much! You can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider