Humans of Fintech
Humans of Fintech is all about getting into the raw, unfiltered stories behind the most innovative leaders—why they built their companies, what drives them, and how they’re smashing the status quo. Join your host, author and award-winning journalist, Nicole Casperson, as she dives deep into the human side of fintech, unpacking the real motivations, struggles, and triumphs behind the empires these leaders are building—no jargon, just straight-up inspiration, business insights, and power moves.
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Dec 29, 2021 • 45min
S1 E3: Miguel Fernandez, Co-founder & CEO, Capchase
Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Miguel Fernandez, co-founder, and CEO of Capchase, a fintech for recurring-revenue companies to secure non-dilutive capital. In short, Capchase is for industry by industry as a software as a service company for fintech companies. In this episode, we dive deeper into what that means while covering Miguel’s values and how Capchase is breaking the creative bankruptcy that has existed far too long in the world of B2B. You can follow Capchase on Twitter @GetCapchaseYou can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/
Dec 22, 2021 • 49min
S1 E2: Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, CEO, Betterment
Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, CEO of Betterment, the nation’s largest independent digital investment advisor. Under Sarah’s leadership, Betterment’s growth has gone through the roof with $33 billion in AUM and more than 700,000 clients. Sarah’s street cred is unmatched as former COO of Nickelodeon and Viacom Media Networks’ where she oversaw iconic brands we all know and love -- including MTV, Comedy Central, and BET. In this episode, Sarah dives deep into her story and the future of Betterment while we celebrate her one year anniversary as CEO! You can follow Betterment on Twitter @BettermentYou 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.
Dec 14, 2021 • 52min
S1 E1: Lule Demmissie, CEO, eToro U.S.
Today on WTFintech? I'm interviewing Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro U.S.Lule Demmissie is the CEO of eToro U.S., a digital currency trading platform that connects more than 20 million users worldwide. eToro is also slated to go public via SPAC, valuing the company at over $10 billion. Lule once was wealth-management director at TD Ameritrade and, more recently, president at Ally Invest. She’s also a fierce inspiration for representation in fintech.You can follow her on Twitter @luledemmissieYou 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.
Nov 29, 2021 • 3min
Welcome to the WTFintech Podcast
WTFintech? is a podcast for fintech professionals who want to shape the future of the industry with innovation and inclusion. Hosted by Nicole Casperson, fintech reporter-turned-creator, WTFintech? gives fintech professionals the news and analysis they need to get ahead in their careers — and hosts interviews with founders and investors you won’t hear anywhere else.
