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Humans of Fintech Nicole Casperson
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4.8 • 19 Ratings
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The world of fintech is dominated by the same old voices, drowning out diverse founders and operators. Step forward Humans of Fintech. The podcast championing the stories of diverse leaders at the forefront of change in our industry. Hosted by Nicole Casperson, journalist and founder of the Fintech is Femme newsletter. 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 finance icon Suze Orman, Founder of Sequin Vrinda Gupta, and Laura Lucas, L'Attitude Ventures Partner are bringing equity and an alternative version of finance to the world, powering new ways of bringing equality across the globe. In every interview, Nicole’s 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 other Wednesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And if you’ve enjoyed Humans of Fintech, why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider
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S7 Ep6: How Candidly Delivered Nearly $1 Billion in Student Loan Savings, with Laurel Taylor
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 Fintech
00:02:47 - The Growing Crisis of Student Debt in America
00:09:57 - How Candidly Helps Americans Manage Student Debt
00:15:34 - Overcoming Rejection: Turning Laughter into Success
00:22:36 - Human Touch: Managing Student Debt
00:28:05 - Secure Act and Student Loan Payments
00:35:10 - Staying Positive Through Uncertainty and Student Debt
00:40:16 - Enlightened Capitalism: Purpose and Profit in Fintech
Learn 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
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S7 Ep5: Nina Mohanty on the Immigrant Experience and Financial Inclusion
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 Valley
00:06:06 - The Immigrant Experience: Challenges and Privilege
00:12:24 - The Influence of Parents on Money Mindset
00:21:32 - Building Wealth for Immigrants: Bloom
00:27:34 - Fintech Company Helps Immigrants Financially
00:31:05 - The Unexpected Journey of a Founder Obsessed with Financial Inclusion
00:33:59 - The Importance of Diversity in Fintech
00:38:42 - 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 -
S7 Ep4: Breaking Barriers with Fintech’s Most Powerful Women (Live from Money 20/20)
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 Fintech
00:04:36 - From Investment to Fintech Success
00:08:14 - Increasing Female Representation in Fintech
00:14:21 - Leveraging Storytelling: Strength of Female Fintech Entrepreneur
00:19:27 - The Contrarian Approach to Entrepreneurship
00:22:44 - Strategies for Women in VC Funding
00:23:51 - Overcoming Biases: Women Founders and Funding
00:29:09 - Empowering Women to Build Big Ideas
00:36:01 - Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Sales
00:41:54 - The Power of Male Allies in Creating Change
00:44:29 - 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 -
S7 Ep3: Breaking Fintech Barriers and Trusting the Journey, with Anaid Chacon
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 Industry
00:05:01 - Establishing Trust in Fintech Companies
00:08:21 - Argyle: Bringing Trust to Financial Data Access
00:12:12 - The Importance of Emotion in Fintech
00:15:06 - Incorporating Behavioral Finance into Product
00:24:04 - Navigating the Journey of Leadership
00:31:36 - How Confidence Transforms Personal Presentation
00:32:49 - Authenticity and Diversity in Fintech
00:37:21 - 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 -
S7 Ep2: Banks, Fintech, and the Latin American Landscape: A Candid Conversation with Cristina Ciaravalli
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/ -
S7 Ep1: Poker Power Play: Bridging the Gender Gap, with Jenny Just
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 Investing
00:02:28 - Breaking Barriers: Women in Fintech
00:09:23 - Poker: Empowering Women Personally & Professionally
00:16:04 - Closing the Gender Gap in Finance
00:21:44 - Using Poker to Empower Women in Finance
00:28:38 - Poker Power Play App Empowers Women
00:34:42 - Empowering Women in Financial Decision-Making
00:42:38 - The Journey of Poker Power
Check Out Poker Power:
Website: https://pokerpower.com
Follow Jenny:
Website: https://www.jennyjust.com
LinkedIn: 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
Customer Reviews
Conversations you won’t get anywhere else
Fintech is such an exciting and fast growing space, and I really admire the work Nicole is doing to capture more diverse voices. I always love the conversations and walk away feeling inspired!
As an investor in new economy investments.
Your information in this investment sector is second to none….Please keep up the excellent work.
Fintech’s AAPI Joan of Arc, Bringing Humanity to the World of Men
What can I say about this podcast? Nicole as a host is captivating, bright, inquisitive, and so well informed in her field.
She does a phenomenal job of drawing out the stories of some of the most powerful voices in the fintech space. But she doesn’t interview them as CEOs or COOs or Chief of Technology Officers — she interviews them as humans beings. In all their flawed, vulnerable, real wonder. Humans who have values, beliefs and a past, all which brought them here today to this industry.
The show focuses beautifully on drawing out the most human elements of working in fintech, and what it took for each of these incredible leaders who join as guests to get to where they are now.
If you’re looking for a show that covers the landscape without leaving heart and humanity out of it, you have landed at the right place.
Nicole is leading the charge and she’s taking the industry with her.
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