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’re going over:  The Amazon vs. Visa dispute Plaid’s acquisition of Cognito And Coinbase’s partnership with Mastercard to simplify NFT purchases Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

What happened when Clay Gardner decided it was time to democratize Wall Street? He changed the game and Titan was born.Now the company he co-founded with Joe Percoco and Max Bernardy has been named one of the next billion-dollar startups by Forbes, and Clay is only just getting started.Titan is the mobile app making investment accessible to anyone with a mobile phone. Bringing on board the next generation of investors, the app is breaking down the barriers of elitism surrounding Wall Street and heading into the next wave of growth with crypto offerings and alternative investments. And this fintech startup’s wild success and culture of inclusion made sure they got recognized by Crunchbase as one of the Top 30 Companies Founded by Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs That Raised The Most Funding in 2021.Clay shares his experiences as a hedge fund investor, his ambitious plans for the future and what it’s like breaking barriers in the fintech investment space.Follow Clay :Twitter: https://twitter.com/virtualclayLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/claytongardnerYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

Donna DeBerry is a pioneer for all things fintech, inclusion and diversity. As a VP at Seismic Software, she leads global inclusion strategies that position her company on the world stage. And she’ll be sharing how she’s transformed the global branding for other brands, like Nike, JPMorgan and Indeed.Alongside her work as CEO of the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, Donna’s an in-demand speaker and winner of numerous awards and recognitions. She’s worked on the Oprah Winfrey Show and attributes her incredible drive to her time with the National Football League and United States Olympic Committee.Donna shares why leaders should be chasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to grow their bottom line, why the difference between equity and equality means everything, and how DEI strategies are crucial for fintech to really make a difference in the world.Follow Donna on:Twitter: @Donna_DeBerry LinkedIn: donnadeberryYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

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.Today, we’re covering: The rise of the ‘Gen I’ investor and WTF it means BNPL and why the CFPB is asking questions  Metaverse as a trillion dollar marketplace Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

Today I’m interviewing Anthony Zhang, founder and CEO of Vinovest, a fintech for fine wine investing. With Vinovest, retail investors can build, track, and analyze their own fully-insured wine portfolios — an asset class that's traditionally only been available to less than 1% of all investors (and one that's appreciated nearly 130% over the last decade).As for Anthony, he founded three companies by age 25, sold one to a Walmart subsidiary and has been funded by Mark Cuban and Peter Thiel. Tune in to hear me ask Anthony about ditching class, raising $100,000 in college, and the future of alternative investing. Keep up with Vinovest:@Vinovest1and Anthony: @anthony_j_zhangYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/

Today I’m coming at you with some fresh news as fintech Stash announced that Smart Portfolio, its fully managed account, will introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure via handpicked trusts managed by Grayscale. With us to discuss the news is Elizabeth Marchetti, Director of Investment Strategy at Stash. Tune in to get the full details on the announcement. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this content should be construed as Investment, Tax or Legal advice.

Today on WTFintech? I’m interviewing Steve Larsen, a certified financial planner, adviser and Co-Founder of PlannerDAO, a decentralized community of financial professionals promoting economic freedom, universal fiduciary standards, and access to financial services for all. Steve and I dive into all things decentralization – from NFTs to the metaverse. Tune in to understand everything that comprises the new decentralized internet, or Web3.You can follow PlannerDAO on Twitter @PlannerDAOYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

Today’s episode hits a little different. I’m doing something totally new because I’m not trying to leave any gaps in your fintech knowledge. That’s why twice a month, I’ll be collaborating with our friends at Yieldstreet to host episodes where I go over the latest news, insights, and trends in fintech via shorter, newsier, quick bite episodes. Today’s episode covers:  What could come of the power struggle between the CFPB and FDIC Future of crypto regulation How UK challenger bank Monzo made a comeback  Integrated payment options How real estate meets fintech Fintech for SMBs Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Grace Mellis, the first ever CFO of Altruist, a Los Angeles-based fintech and the first fully-integrated digital brokerage platform for financial advisors. Grace is bringing the heat to the fintech and wealthtech space as she’s made it her mission as CFO to ensure diversity, inclusion, and equity continue to be woven into every facet of the company. In our conversation we get candid about Grace’s story as a fintech leader, the future of wealth tech, and what’s up next for Altruist. You can follow Altruist on Twitter @altruist Check out Grace’s finlit book for kids: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/koa-the-crocodile-grace-mellis/1140522117You can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.

Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Amy Nauiokas, the co-founder and co-CIO of Anthemis. She’s also the founder and CEO of award-winning production company Archer Gray, which promotes and amplifies a wide array of underrepresented voices and stories.Amy is committed to investing in diverse founders - especially women and women of color. In fact, she’s also the CEO and Chair of Anthemis Digital Acquistions, a 100% female-led and ESG-focused special purpose acquisition company. You can follow Anthemis on Twitter @anthemisYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/This episode of WTFintech is brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet.