Fintech Mavericks

Welcome to a special live episode of Fintech Mavericks 🎙️ recorded at Money20/20 Las Vegas. Hosts Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Garima Shah, Co-Founder & President of Biller Genie, to unpack one of the least glamorous but most critical problems in finance: getting small businesses paid on time. Garima shares how Biller Genie cuts payment cycles from 47 to 50 days down to about a week, why 64 percent of SMEs dealing with delayed payments is a real threat to survival, and how one tribal utility collected $400K of tiny overdue invoices in 24 hours once the product went live.Garima breaks down Biller Genie’s partnership-driven growth with major banks and processors, their sub-5 percent attrition, and why they have effectively no customer acquisition cost. She also goes deep on bootstrapping vs fundraising, saying no to bad deals, building a culture where people openly own their mistakes, and using personal SWOTs and a clear “zone of genius” to avoid burnout. If you care about profitable, hype free fintech, this one is a blueprint.💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takesFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

Welcome back to Fintech Mavericks 🎙️ This live episode goes inside one of the most urgent problems in America: student debt, and what it really takes to build infrastructure that can unlock wealth instead of killing it.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this conversation features Laurel Taylor, Founder & CEO of Candidly. Laurel is not just talking about student debt reform. She is building the pipes that could help tackle $1.8T in student loans, after raising $60M+ and partnering with giants like Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Empower, Lincoln Financial Group, PNC, Schwab, and Vanguard.Fresh off the World Economic Forum’s roundtable at the London Stock Exchange, Laurel breaks down what it means to embed AI into some of the most risk-averse incumbents on earth, why Candidly built a deterministic AI engine for regulators and boards, and how their new Candidly Intelligence Center aims to serve the 99 percent in a profitable, scalable way. She also shares how her own student debt and her mom’s experience shaped the mission, why “margin drives the mission” for truly venture-backable impact, and why employers that partner with Candidly are seeing turnover drop by up to 76 percent.If you care about financial wellness as a core employee benefit, building AI your compliance team will actually trust, or proving that purpose-built fintech can scale with venture returns, this episode is packed with playbook-level insights.💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takesFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into what it really takes to build financial infrastructure for billions at venture scale.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Shivani Siroya, Founder & CEO of Tala. Shivani has raised nearly $500M to build a financial system that serves the global majority, and Tala has now disbursed $6B+ in credit to 11M customers across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India.She shares how 3,500 on-the-ground interviews informed Tala’s underwriting, why listening first beats “move fast” dogma, and how AI plus proprietary, real-time data can reduce bias and expand access. We also get into distribution at scale (think 750,000+ cash-in/cash-out points), tailoring credit down to the individual (choose-your-own due dates and terms), and what founders get wrong about building for emerging markets.If you care about financial inclusion, durable unit economics, or building category-defining infrastructure, this episode is packed with insights you won’t find anywhere else.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericksBrex has teamed up with Fintech Mavericks to bring you a special offer that makes scaling your startup easier, faster, and smarter. 👉 https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericks Whether you’re managing runway, hiring fast, or fundraising for your next round — Brex built this just for you. Get access to:✅ Founder-friendly corporate cards✅ Expense & spend management in one place✅ Special perks only available to Mavericks listeners💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takesFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133  🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into the future of mission-driven fintech, the lessons from one of the biggest success stories in the space, and what’s next for founders navigating today’s market.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Emmalyn Shaw, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures, an $850M early-stage fund backing 100+ fintechs globally.Emmalyn was one of Chime’s earliest believers, writing a check at Series B in 2017—and having a front-row seat as the company scaled from scrappy disruptor to IPO-ready giant. With a career spanning investment banking and VC, she’s been in fintech before fintech was even a “thing” and today she’s shaping the next wave of innovation.She shares what she saw in Chime before the market did, the biggest opportunities she sees now in housing, credit, climate, and insurance, and why AI will redefine not just fintech tools but entire financial systems. Plus, Emmalyn opens up about the career risks that changed everything, what purpose-driven investing really means when profits are on the line, and how being a mother of six taught her more about leadership than any boardroom ever could.If you’re a founder trying to build resilience, an investor betting on the next breakout, or just curious about where fintech goes from here, this one is packed with sharp insights and hard-won lessons.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericksBrex has teamed up with Fintech Mavericks to bring you a special offer that makes scaling your startup easier, faster, and smarter. 👉 https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericks Whether you’re managing runway, hiring fast, or fundraising for your next round — Brex built this just for you. Get access to:✅ Founder-friendly corporate cards✅ Expense & spend management in one place✅ Special perks only available to Mavericks listeners💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takesFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133  🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into the partnerships powering fintech’s future and why collaboration between startups and giants has never mattered more.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Stefany Bello, Senior Vice President of Digital Partnerships, Fintechs & Enablers at Mastercard.Since joining Mastercard in 2009, Stefany has held leadership roles across multiple regions, helping scale digital innovation while building bridges between fintechs, neobanks, and one of the world’s biggest financial institutions. She also holds a patent for a global aid distribution network, sits on multiple boards, and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.She shares what it means for Mastercard to be a true “partner of choice” for fintechs, how she tailors support for startups at different stages, and why inclusion in Web3 is just as critical as advances in payments. Plus, Stefany breaks down the biggest opportunities she sees in cross-border payments, stablecoins, and fintech–corporate co-creation.If you’re a founder looking to scale, a corporate exec exploring fintech collaboration, or simply curious about where payments are headed, this episode is packed with insights you won’t find anywhere else.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericksBrex has teamed up with Fintech Mavericks to bring you a special offer that makes scaling your startup easier, faster, and smarter. 👉 https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericks Whether you’re managing runway, hiring fast, or fundraising for your next round — Brex built this just for you. Get access to:✅ Founder-friendly corporate cards✅ Expense & spend management in one place✅ Special perks only available to Mavericks listeners💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takesFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Cindy Gallop, advertising icon, founder of Make Love Not Porn, and now fintech disruptor, to unpack her fearless journey of breaking rules, challenging stigma, and building businesses no one else dared to.From walking away from corporate advertising to launching a global social sex-tech movement, Cindy has made a career out of saying the things others won’t, and proving the power (and profit) of designing with the female lens. She shares how Make Love Not Porn went from a TEDx talk to a mission-driven platform fighting toxic masculinity and rape culture, and why its survival for 16 years is her proudest achievement.Now, Cindy is stepping into fintech with BlockFree, a payments platform built to solve one of the industry’s most overlooked problems: financial exclusion for “restricted” but legal, ethical businesses in sextech, cannabis, psychedelics, and beyond. In this conversation, she reveals why the system is broken, how human curation can unlock trillion-dollar opportunities, and why women founders are uniquely positioned to build safer, more scalable infrastructure.If you care about innovation, inclusivity, and what it takes to create real change against all odds this is one you can’t miss.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at brex.com/fintechmavericks Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into one of the most under-discussed but life-changing chapters in a founder’s journey: selling your company.Hosted by Nicole Casperson alongside Drew Glover, this episode features the founder who made startup exits a product—and a conversation worth having.Andrew Gazdecki, Founder & CEO of Acquire.com, has helped thousands of startups get acquired and facilitated over $500 million in closed deals. From building companies no one else would to redefining how acquisitions get done, Andrew has become the go-to voice for founders looking to exit on their own terms.He shares why transparency has always been his play, the biggest myths founders believe about getting acquired, and what most get wrong when it comes to protecting culture during the handoff. Plus, Andrew breaks down the rise of micro-acquisitions, how to know if bootstrapping might beat VC funding, and why selling doesn’t have to mean “giving up.”If you’ve ever thought about selling your company, or just want to hear unfiltered truths from someone changing how it’s done, this one’s for you. Packed with founder-first insights, market-shaping trends, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at brex.com/fintechmavericks Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in founder-investor alignment from one of fintech’s sharpest minds.

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Today, we’re diving into what it takes to scale world-changing products from zero to obsession-worthy.Hosted by fintech journalist and Fintech Is Femme founder Nicole Casperson, alongside Drew Glover, co-founder of Fiat Growth, this episode features an operator who’s helped shape the fintech ecosystem as we know it:Cristina Cordova, COO at Linear, previously Head of Platform & Partnerships at Notion, and one of Stripe’s first 20 employees, where she built foundational partnerships that fueled the company’s early hypergrowth.From cold-emailing global media companies at 22 to building the blueprint for product-led growth, Cristina shares how she bets on breakout companies before the world catches on, and what most founders get totally wrong about scale, partnerships, and momentum.If you’re building, growing, or just trying to find your next bold move, this episode is packed with unfiltered advice, career-defining insights, and hard-won lessons from inside the most iconic tech companies of the last decade.Don’t miss it, this one’s a must-listen for operators, builders, and dreamers alike.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at brex.com/fintechmavericks Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson🔹 Drew Glover🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in founder-investor alignment from one of fintech’s sharpest minds.

Welcome to a live episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Recorded at the Fintech Summit, this conversation brings sharp insight and refreshing transparency straight from the heart of the startup economy.Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover are joined by Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, where he translates data from over 45,000 U.S. startups into narratives that founders, operators, and investors can actually use.From debunking VC myths to revealing what Carta data shows about AI hype, Series A expectations, and the new rules of fintech GTM, Peter unpacks what’s real and what’s noise in today’s startup ecosystem.🚨 Plus: What makes a LinkedIn post go viral, the one founder trait Peter bets on every time, and why knowing when not to raise capital could save your company.If you're building, scaling, or investing in fintech, this episode is a must-listen.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at brex.com/fintechmavericks Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson🔹 Drew Glover🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in founder-investor alignment from one of fintech’s sharpest minds.

Welcome back to Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️This week, hosts Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Laura Bock, Partner at QED Investors, one of the most active and forward-thinking VC firms in fintech today.With a background in biophysics and a career that spans global finance and data-driven investing, Laura brings a rare blend of scientific rigor and startup intuition to every deal she backs. In this episode, she breaks down why venture capital is “one giant experiment,” the founder red flags she can spot in seconds, and how to tell a story that investors can’t stop reading.Plus, she shares:🔍 What early signals does she trust before the metrics📈 How to balance bold founder vision with investor logic💡 Why some of fintech’s biggest opportunities are still hiding in plain sight🎤 The quote that lives rent-free in her head—and what’s on her deal-flow playlistWhether you're fundraising, investing, or building what’s next in financial tech, this conversation is full of insights you’ll want to bookmark.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at brex.com/fintechmavericks Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in founder-investor alignment from one of fintech’s sharpest minds.

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Kevin Jurovich—former NFL player, wealth manager, and now founder of hubble—for a powerful conversation about the evolving value of expertise in the digital age.Kevin’s journey is anything but traditional. After navigating the highs of professional sports and the fast-paced world of wealth management, he turned his sights to fintech, building hubble: a platform that helps everyday experts monetize their hard-earned knowledge through paid one-on-one calls, resources, and content.With a 125,000+ strong founder community and a pre-seed round fueled by trust, transparency, and content-first strategy, Kevin is showing how community isn’t just a growth tactic—it’s a moat.In this episode, Kevin shares how his athlete mindset shaped his startup approach, what it takes to build a monetization engine for human insight, and why the “pick your brain” economy is long overdue for disruption.Additionally, he shares what keeps him grounded, his definition of modern leadership, and what’s next for hubble.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/fintechmavericksFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of early-stage VC’s most grounded, sharp, and supportive leaders.

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Haley Bryant, Principal at Hustle Fund, for a high-energy conversation on backing overlooked talent, building fast with purpose, and redefining what makes a founder investable.Haley brings deep operator experience—from scaling teams at Apple to helping agencies grow—and now channels that drive into writing early-stage checks at one of the most founder-first funds in the game. She shares why fancy résumés are overrated, what makes a great pitch before there’s traction, and the key moves every startup should make in their first 90 days.Plus, Haley gets real about balancing motherhood and venture capital, how teaching cycling sharpens her VC mindset, and why founders should be playing infinite games—not just chasing headlines.Whether you’re an investor, operator, or founder on the rise, this episode will leave you fired up and ready to hustle—with intention.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/fintechmavericksFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

In Episode 2 of Fintech Mavericks Season 2, hosts Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Ryan Breslow, Founder and returning CEO of Bolt, for a raw and revealing conversation about founder identity, public perception, and what it really takes to rebuild after controversy.Known for pioneering one-click checkout and stirring up headlines with his unfiltered takes, Ryan is back at the helm of Bolt with a bold new vision: turning the company into fintech’s everything app. He opens up about the infamous loan saga, why his real regret was trusting the wrong investors, and how he’s rewriting his leadership playbook—with love at the center.The episode explores what’s next for Bolt (including a major drop with Palantir), why storytelling is now one of Ryan’s most powerful tools, and how building Love.com changed the way he leads.Plus, a rapid-fire round of founder favorites—from nervous system resets to the quote that lives rent-free in his head.If you care about reinvention, resilience, or the real side of startup life, this episode’s for you.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/fintechmavericksFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover kick off Season 2 with none other than Adam Nash, Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy—a platform transforming how we think about giving.From leading product at LinkedIn to scaling Wealthfront into a major fintech player, Adam has long been at the intersection of innovation and impact. Now, with Daffy, he’s bringing that expertise to charitable giving—designing a platform that makes generosity easier and habitual.In this conversation, Adam breaks down why donor-advised funds are the future of giving, how behavioral economics shaped Daffy’s product design, and why giving should be as seamless as saving or investing. He also shares how Daffy is opening up access to modern philanthropic tools, making them available to everyday donors, not just the ultra-wealthy.Plus, he offers candid advice for early-stage founders, reflects on the future of fintech and crypto in philanthropy, and explains why purpose and profitability are no longer mutually exclusive.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/fintechmavericksFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice, for a powerful live conversation recorded at the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit at The Times Center Mainstage.Elizabeth has helped grow Hello Alice into a $130 million fintech platform serving over 1.5 million small business owners—providing access to capital, education, and community to the entrepreneurs who need it most. Under her leadership, the company has distributed more than $50 million in grants, built partnerships across sectors, and stood firm in its mission, even in the face of public and political backlash.In this episode, Elizabeth opens up about leading through black swan events—from navigating pandemic-era uncertainty to becoming the target of a high-profile anti-DEI lawsuit. She shares how her team stayed grounded using a decision-making matrix, why Hello Alice doubled down on inclusion instead of retreating, and what today’s founders actually need from fintech.Plus, she reflects on what she’s most proud of, what she’s building next, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, to talk about bold pivots, purpose-driven leadership, and the future of wealth for women.Since joining Ellevest in 2017, when the company had just $40 million AUM, Emily has helped scale the platform to over $2 billion, all while staying rooted in one mission: getting more money in the hands of women.Emily unpacks Ellevest’s recent decision to sunset its robo-advisory product and transition clients to Betterment, allowing the firm to double down on high-impact wealth management and financial planning. From leading through industry shifts to helping women navigate the Great Wealth Transfer, this conversation dives into what it means to serve a generation of women demanding more values alignment, financial clarity, and control over their legacies.Plus, Emily shares stories from the early startup days, her biggest leadership lessons, and what it felt like to leave corporate life behind to help build something that could change the world.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

📢 What happens when a bank insider becomes one of fintech’s boldest builders and most trusted voices?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy at Sardine, and the mind behind some of fintech’s most influential platforms - from Fintech Insider to Fintech Brainfood.Simon’s journey spans traditional finance, blockchain R&D at Barclays, co-founding the game-changing 11:FS, and now shaping strategy at Sardine. He’s advised regulators, launched top-rated podcasts, and helped define the conversation around what fintech can and should be.In this episode, Simon shares how storytelling fuels strategy, why authenticity beats hype, and what founders need to know when building in complex spaces like fraud, compliance, and infrastructure. From industry evolution to podcast revelations, it's a masterclass in what it means to think big and build smarter.Whether you're a fintech founder, content creator, or just someone who loves to nerd out on where this space is headed, this conversation is packed with insight, clarity, and a whole lot of candor.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

📱What if the key to closing the wealth gap starts with teaching kids how to save, spend, and invest—before they even hit high school?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Tanya Van Court, Founder and CEO of Goalsetter, the award-winning fintech platform empowering families to build generational wealth through financial literacy.Tanya’s path to fintech wasn’t typical—she went from leading digital strategy at Nickelodeon to building a banking and education app that puts kids and parents at the center. With innovative features like “Learn Before You Burn” debit cards and gamified quizzes, Goalsetter is helping families form healthy financial habits that stick.Tanya shares how her personal story inspired the company’s mission, why financial education should be a cornerstone of equity work, and how she’s scaling a purpose-first business in a competitive space. From product vision to fundraising, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to build fintech for the next generation.If you're a parent, founder, educator, or someone who believes in the power of purpose, this episode will challenge, inspire, and energize you.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

💳 What if businesses could launch their own digital wallets to keep customers engaged and drive new revenue?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Sophia Goldberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Ansa, the payments startup redefining how merchants interact with their customers. Since launching in 2022, Ansa has been making waves, earning a spot on The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups of 2023. Their stored value wallet solution is giving businesses a powerful way to boost retention and increase revenue.Sophia, a self-proclaimed “payments nerd”, is also the author of The Field Guide to Global Payments, a best-selling book on how money moves worldwide. Named one of American Banker’s Innovators of the Year 2024 and NYC Fintech Women’s Inspiring Fintech Females of 2023, she’s a true leader in the fintech space. In this episode, she breaks down her founder journey, how Ansa raised nearly $20M (with 95% of Series A investors being female!), and how she’s scaling a mission-driven business in a competitive landscape.If you're an entrepreneur, fintech builder, or payments enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

💸 What if getting paid instantly was the norm?In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Stephany Kirkpatrick, Founder & CEO of Orum, the company redefining how money moves with instant access to all major payment rails. Since launching in 2019, Orum has raised $82M+ and built an API that enables seamless, real-time payouts for businesses and consumers alike.With a background as a Certified Financial Planner and the daughter of an immigrant, Stephany’s mission is deeply personal: ensuring that financial access is no longer a privilege but a standard. She shares the pivotal moments that fueled Orum’s growth, how she tackled early-stage challenges, and what it takes to scale a purpose-driven fintech in an ultra-competitive space.If you're an entrepreneur, fintech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of money movement, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups.Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/🎧 Hit play and learn from one of fintech’s most visionary leaders!