Humans of Fintech

This is a special one. Yoni Assia is the Founder and CEO of eToro, discover his vision for Fintech and why investment is for everyone.eToro is the world’s leading social investment platform. Founded in 2007 with a mission to open the world's markets to everyone -everywhere.Nicole and Yoni sit down to talk about the power of connection, why education is so key to successful investment, and how fintech will flip traditional finance on its head sooner rather than later.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow YoniLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yoniassiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/yoniassiaYou 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 InsiderTimestamps:0:00 Intro01:52 The Power of Connection03:13 Are We Finance Or Tech?05:31 Programing For The Israel Intelligence Core06:57 The Passion For Capital Markets09:45 Connection, Collaboration, Education13:23 Success Is Never A Straight Line16:38 Looking With Perspective20:44 The Buffet Dinner27:15 Giving Back Through Non Profit

Get ready for a lightning round of questions, getting to know Kristy on a more personal level.From Fintech songs, to biggest supporters - this is 3-minutes you can’t miss!And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Kristy:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristykim7Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristykim1015You 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

Welcome to the first episode in this brand new season. This is a special one.Kristy Kim is a South Korean immigrant and the founder of TomoCredit, the fintech company offering the smartest consumer credit card that doesn’t require a credit score for approval.Nicole and Kristy get into conversation about how Kristy solved her own credit problem, how she went all founding a startup, and how a sense of humor helps in every aspect of life.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Kristy:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristykim7Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristykim1015You 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 InsiderTimestamps:0:00 Intro01:43 Always Feeling Like The Outsider03:55 Taking On The Startup Challenge07:02 What Ambition Looks Like11:31 The Rejection Experience15:29 Big Bank Challenge16:39 Going All In19:15 When The Product Clicked21:34 The Thousand Per Cent Commitment28:48 Raising Women Up

The world of fintech is dominated by the same old voices, drowning out diverse founders and operators. Step forward Humans of Fintech. The podcast elevating the stories of diverse leaders at the forefront of change in our industry.Hosted by me, Nicole Casperson, journalist and founder of the Fintech Is Femme. This show shines a spotlight on those underrepresented fintech founders, zoning in on how they’re leading their companies and creating change.You’ll hear how leaders like Kristy Kim of TomoCredit, Founder of eToro Yoni Assia, and women in fintech icon Michelle Tran are bringing equity and an alternative version of finance to the world, powering new ways of bringing equality across the globe.In every interview, my guest will share how they got into the fintech space, the challenges they’re working to solve and what drives them. You’ll hear how they found connection in the industry, and how they’re moving the dial when it comes to re-shaping fintech for the better.If you’re desperate to hear fresh perspectives and different voices, Humans of Fintech is the podcast putting humanity back into the industry.With new episodes dropping every Wednesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech, why not try: Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider.

Tracy Schroeder is democratizing R&D Tax Credits, and finding her home in Fintech.As VP of Strategy and Growth at MainStreet, she’s part of the company’s mission taking the guesswork out of tax credits and passing the savings onto small businesses and startups.Nicole and Tracy talk why Fintech isn’t the cool kids club everyone thinks it is, how surrounding yourself with a diverse network is key to growing as a leader, and why education will always be a core part of the MainStreet mission.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Tracy:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracy-schroeder-31757284You 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 InsiderTimestamps:0:00 Intro03:21 From Outsider to Inside04:45 Not Just For The Big Boys09:42 The Importance of Education For Customer Success12:31 Back Yourself15:21 The Power of Five18:38 EQ For Career Success22:50 Personalization, The Trend To Watch27:57 The Trickle Down Leadership Effect30:03 Creating Your Own Cool Kids Club

What does embedded finance mean to Dani Fava? It means providing a more secure future for millions of Americans. Find out how.Dani is Group Head of Product Innovation at Envestnet, transforming the way financial advice and wellness are delivered. Their mission is to empower advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone.Nicole and Dani talk hacking software to buy back 20 minutes of her day, how financial micro moments could change the future, and how Dani carved out her own space in the innovation niche.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Dani:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-fava/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 InsiderTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:44 The Incredible Origin Story 04:31 Being Your Own Biggest Believer05:55 Failure Is An Option12:20 Infiltrating The Institutions15:14 Equity At All Levels23:44 Proximity: One SIngle Word25:56 The Embedded Finance App30:15 Being The Change In Fintech31:43 Staying Visible

Live from Money 20/20 Nicole is joined on stage by two stellar guests, moving the needle on financial inclusion.Nicole is in conversation with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President at Women’s World Banking and Shivani Siroya, CEO and Founder at Tala.The panel gets into 720 billion reasons for financial equity, helping women and marginalized people across the globe get access to financial products, and how to build a business with empathy. This is a special episode you won’t want to miss.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Mary Ellen:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maryelleniskenderianFollow Shivani:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shivanisiroyaFollowYou 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

Find out how Chris Hewish is bridging the gap between game monetization and customer expectation.Chris is President of Xsolla, the video game business engine that helps indie and global gaming companies solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization. Nicole and Chris dive into the lightbulb moment he realized 40% of the global gaming market couldn’t transact in their favorite games, how helping everyone get a piece of the pie is possible through smart Fintech, and why engaging customers is a win for everyone.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Chris:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrishewishTwitter: https://twitter.com/chris_hewishYou 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 InsiderTimestamps:00:00 Intro03:03 Passion For Gaming05:32 The Question of Inequality10:21 The Revenue Relationship15:06 Democratizing Gaming16:57 Creating Community18:23 Embracing The DTC Ethos21:49 Fintech's Power To Engage25:54 My Biggest Takeaway29:02 Becoming The Change

Growing up surrounded by Latino entrepreneurs, but only seeing white faces in the media, Lyanne knew it was time to tell a different story.From business journalist to creator of the Moneda Moves Newsletter, and Program Manager at Google, it’s no surprise Lyanne was recently named one of TIME X NextAdvisor’s 25 Most Influential Voices of New Money.Championing fintech, money and culture, Lyanne is putting Latino founders firmly on the map.Nicole and Lyanne talk growing up in the US as an immigrant, the underrepresentation of LatAm founders, and why companies should put way more emphasis on telling their story.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Lyanne:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lyannealfaroTwitter: https://twitter.com/LyanneAlfaroYou 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 InsiderTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:26 The Immigrant Small Business Model05:30 Solving Your Own Problem09:35 Lack of Diverse Leadership11:55 The Writing On The Wall13:15 The Power of Storytelling17:15 Resilient Latino Founders27:04 Talking With, Not To, Each Other29:56 Embodying The Change33:06 Speak Up

The creator economy has found a new space and it’s not holding back. It’s time to re-think Only Fans and redefine its place in the creator economy. Nicole tears up the rule book with a high signal tear through at why fintech needs to be there for creators and small business owners, Amrapali Gan’s leadership at Only Fans, and highlights from Money 2020.Quick, sharp and straight to the point.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Nicole:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecaspersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolecaspersonYou 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