Humans of Fintech

But she is the Vice President of Enterprise Development at Snappy Kraken and believes sales in fintech needs more female voices. Find out how she’s making a difference.Diana Cabrices is in the business of helping financial advisors with automated growth programs and client engagement through the award-winning Snappy Kraken platform.Nicole and Diana dive straight into conversation talking about Diana’s background as a first generation immigrant and the early experiences that shaped her perspectives around female empowerment. You’ll also hear why fintech needs to lose the ‘girl boss’ epithet, how women leaders can pay it forward, and why sales is the perfect place for more femme energy.Diana shares her love of Cuban dancing and her background in Business Economics in this conversation covering all things martech and fintech.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 Diana:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianacabricesYou 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

Trevor Marshall is CTO at Current, the challenger bank giving companies like Stripe and Chime a run for their money.Trevor was always going to be a classical percussionist, it’s what he worked so hard for and why he moved to NYC to study. But after an economics lesson, became a math class, which became a computer science course, he knew things had changed.Nicole and Trevor dig into how he has helped Current become one of the most influential platforms in the industry, how music relates to coding and technology, and why being a creative is a huge advantage in his role.You’ll also hear how Trevor leverages his creativity to make himself a great communicator with employees and users, and how Current is helping millions of Americans change their lives by creating better financial outcomes.And if you’re looking for the next investment, why not explore alternative assets? Our episode sponsor Yieldstreet helps you create wealth beyond the stock market. Build a diversified portfolio with a minimum investment commitment of $500. Visit Yieldstreet.com for more information.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 Trevor:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevor-kurth-marshallLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/milindmehereTwitter: twitter.com/MilindMehereYou 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

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’ll be covering: - Web3 wallets: Are they the new star child of fintech?- BNPL giant Klarna cuts its workforce by 10%.- Neobank Varo could be set to run out of money by the end of the year!Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

How it started: With Milind receiving poor financial advice as a newly arrived student.How it’s going: $2 billion worth of deals closed through his company, YieldStreet. Nicole and Milind get into conversation about what it feels like to be on the outside of the industry as a young, ambitious entrepreneur, how the worst financial advice started a spark, and why you should always be grateful for the person who first believed in you.You’ll also hear how Milind and YieldStreet are crushing product content and brand awareness, and why alternative assets are bringing equality to investment.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 Milind:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/milindmehereTwitter: twitter.com/MilindMehereYou 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

On 9/11 2001 Brandis DeSimone was attending the US Naval Academy, decades later she’s using everything she learnt during this horrific time to transform financial services for good.Militaristic terms get thrown around on Wall Street way too easily. The need to destroy the competition, getting bombed with orders or the battle to survive. But Brandis knows first hand how different it really is from active service and is using her influence to cut through the aggression and the egos.Nicole and Brandis get into what it’s like watching the evolution of a fintech company from startup to IPO, her experience as an outsider in a largely male-dominated environment, and how her military experience translates to her Nasdaq role now.You’ll also hear about the unique ways Nasdaq is working with fintech companies to drive the future of innovation in financial services.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.Follow Brandis:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandis-desimone-1a19a83You 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

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’ll be covering: - The TerraUSD Stablecoin collapse- A new fintech company fractionalizing investing in rare diamonds- Meta’s second attempt to launch a digital currency Brought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

Anabel Pérez is a CEO obsessed with bringing financial services to new people and new places. Find out how she’s solving the complex problem of financial inclusion with NovoPayment.Trained as a lawyer and with a full career in banking, Anabel is leveraging Banking as a Service (BaaS) to solve issues around inclusion. With her company NovoPayment she has expanded into 12 countries, has more than 72 deployments and touches more than 12,000 platform users across the Americas.Nicole and Anabel get into why learning is a process Anabel will never tire of, being recognized with the Paybefore Industry Achievement Award, and transitioning from Venezuela to Miami.You’ll also hear Anabel’s spicy takes on entrepreneurship, her secret sauce to success as a top Latina fintech founder, and the challenging climate for women founders.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.Follow Anabel:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/perezanabelTwitter: twitter.com/APFintechYou 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

Growing up in LA, Jean watched her immigrant parents work tirelessly to provide for their family and employees. But when it came to retirement they left themselves vulnerable.Despite owning a grocery store and restaurant, like many small business owners, they failed to invest in their own retirement. This left a huge impression on Jean whose mission, through Penelope, is to make sure every SMB owner has a bright financial future.Nicole and Jean get into why SMBs are the backbone of the US economy, why they remain an untapped source in the Fintech industry, and why, after a career on Wall Street, she’s laser focused on helping people like her parents.You’ll also hear how Penelope is removing the hassle, jargon and hidden fees that make 401(k) plans prohibitive to most SMB owners.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.Follow JeanLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeankimnewyorkYou 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

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’ll be covering: - Crypto Bahamas! And its impact on the digital asset space- Why Gisele Bündchen (boon chen) partnered with FTX- The evolution of NFTsBrought to you by our friends at Yieldstreet (@Yieldstreet on Twitter)

Growing up, Henry believed successful people won because they knew the rules. Now he’s rewriting those rules, making sure more people win when it comes to retirement investment.Retirement is a hot topic and how we invest and prepare for it is crucial. Through his company, Rocket Dollar, Henry has created a platform that lets people invest tax-advantaged retirement dollars into private alternative investments, like venture capital and crypto.Nicole and Henry talk about what it’s like growing up outside the dominant culture, how he felt working in traditional firms like Merrill Lynch, and why sometimes you need to be the change you want to see.You’ll hear how reflection as a fintech founder is key, why Henry believes you need to confront your own experiences in order to build solutions, and why fintech needs more transparency.Dive into this fascinating episode and meet a founder determined to rewrite the rules.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.Follow Henry: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/henryyoshidaTwitter: twitter.com/henryyoshidaYou 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