Slice of Finance

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Brandon Spear, CEO at TreviPay.What you’ll get out of this episode:Brandon Spear shares TreviPay’s mission to simplify B2B trade credit and purchasing.The platform empowers merchants to offer payment terms without the burden of in-house credit management.TreviPay ensures global compliance with complex invoicing regulations across multiple jurisdictions.Purchase controls enhance buyer experience, improve compliance, and build stronger vendor relationships.The rise of e-commerce is driving businesses to internationalize, and TreviPay helps them scale seamlessly.To learn more about TreviPay:Website: http://www.trevipay.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trevipay/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-spear-171a112/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Mike Butler, President & CEO at Grasshopper Bank.What you’ll get out of this episode:Digital Innovation in Banking: Mike Butler discusses his transition from traditional banking to leading digital-first initiatives at Grasshopper Bank.Psychographics Over Demographics: Grasshopper targets “technophiles”—clients preferring digital experiences—rather than traditional market segments.Strategic Tech Partnerships: Cultural alignment, not just technology, is key in choosing partners for long-term impact.AI’s Transformative Role: Butler reflects on underestimating AI’s impact and how it will reshape credit, sales, and operations in banking.Future-Proofing with Data and People: Success hinges on smart talent, a forward-thinking mindset, and robust data strategy.To learn more about Grasshopper Bank:Website: https://www.grasshopper.bank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grasshopperbank/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-70027013/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Walter Ward III, CEO and Co-Founder at TiiCKER.What you’ll get out of this episode:TiiCKER rewards shareholders: Public company investors get perks like discounts and products just for holding shares.Walter Ward III’s unique journey: From JPMorgan to BlackRock to TiiCKER CEO, Walter blends corporate experience with startup innovation.AI for effortless investing: TiiCKER’s new tool lets users verify stock ownership via a simple photo of a brokerage statement.Future of finance is social: Investing behavior is evolving with community, identity, and consumer-brand alignment at the center.Startup culture insights: Walter critiques traditional fundraising narratives, advocating for human-centered design and thoughtful prioritization.To learn more about TiiCKER:Website: https://www.tiicker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiicker/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterwardiii/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Ariel Tiger, CEO at EverC.What you’ll get out of this episode:Ariel Tiger's transition from investor to CEO at EverCEverC's technology-first approach to fraud and complianceThe global rise in scams and EverC's strategy to combat themHow EverC plans to leverage AI for market expansion and innovationTo learn more about EverC:Website: http://www.everc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/everc/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arieltiger/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Herman Man, Chief Product Officer at Bluevine.What you’ll get out of this episode:All-in-One Banking Solution: Bluevine offers a digital-first platform tailored for small businesses with tools from checking to lending.Product Strategy Framework: Uses a percentage-based roadmap and a customized RICE framework for prioritizing features.Effortless Onboarding: Customers can open an account in minutes, with tools like QuickBooks integration and virtual cards.Tailored Growth Tools: Features like AP automation, fraud controls, and lending options support scalable operations.Forward-Looking Innovation: Bluevine is piloting a new product to enhance its role as the financial OS for small businesses.To learn more about Bluevine:Website: http://www.bluevine.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluevine/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hermanjman/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Aron Alexander, CEO & Founder at Runa.What you’ll get out of this episode:Legacy payment systems are outdated and not built for modern payout needs.Runa introduces programmable, real-time, and interoperable infrastructure for businesses.Loyalty is shifting from points to instant, relevant value.Flexible payout options build trust and deepen customer relationships.Cross-border payments face friction due to complexity and lack of contextual value.To learn more about Runa:Website: http://www.runa.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/runapayouts/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aronalexander/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Elena Casal, Chief Client Officer at The Clearing House.What you’ll get out of this episode:Elena Casal discusses the evolution and role of The Clearing House in U.S. payments.Real-time payments enable money transfers in 15 seconds or less with no settlement risk.Challenges include legacy banking systems and technology integration.RTP use cases span small business funding, gig worker pay, and digital wallet transfers.Fintech collaborations and security innovations are shaping the future of payments.To learn more about The Clearing House:Website: http://www.theclearinghouse.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clearing-house/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-casal-1276554/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Jonathan Silver, CEO & Co-Founder at Engage People.What you’ll get out of this episode:Engage People’s Loyalty Tech Vision: Jonathan Silver shares how Engage People enables consumers to pay with loyalty points directly at checkout.Triple Win for Retailers, Programs, and Members: Increased engagement, larger basket sizes, and lower transaction costs benefit all parties.Frictionless User Experience: A seamless POS integration drives high adoption and member satisfaction.The Future of Loyalty: AI-driven offers based on consumer behavior aim to optimize value and response rates.Retailer and FI Value Proposition: One integration opens access to Engage People’s expanding network of partners and active users.To learn more about Engage People:Website: http://www.engagepeople.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/engageppl/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-silver-b42aaa2/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Romi Savova, CEO at PensionBee.What you’ll get out of this episode:Origin of PensionBee: Romi Savova founded PensionBee after struggling to move her own retirement account—revealing deep flaws in the legacy system.Retirement Challenges in the U.S.: A lack of automatic enrollment and financial literacy leads Americans to miss out on crucial retirement savings.“Your Home Is Not Your Pension”: Savova explains why relying solely on property for retirement income is risky and unsustainable.Financial Education as Empowerment: PensionBee's "Retirement 101" aims to educate and inspire individuals to take control of their financial future.U.S. Expansion & Market Gaps: With 30% of 401(k)s dormant, PensionBee is tackling an overlooked need: consolidating old accounts into accessible online IRAs.To learn more about PensionBee:Website: https://www.pensionbee.com/uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pensionbee/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romi-savova-49477a25/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Laura Kornhauser, Co-Founder & CEO at Stratyfy.What you’ll get out of this episode:Stratyfy’s Mission: Empowering financial institutions with AI-driven tools for better, fairer credit, fraud, and compliance decisions.Inclusion Challenge: Financial systems still carry biases from exclusionary historical practices, which AI can either reinforce or help dismantle.The Role of Machine Learning: Traditional AI (ML) is gaining traction, fueled by GenAI buzz but with proven impact in lending and risk management.Empowering Smaller Banks: Clear leadership direction and AI literacy are key for smaller institutions to adopt and benefit from AI technologies.Exciting Initiatives: Stratyfy is advancing equity through partnerships like Underwriting for Racial Justice and integrations with major platforms.To learn more about Stratyfy:Website: http://www.stratyfy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stratyfy/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kornhauser/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Kalyani Ramadurgam, Co-Founder & CEO at Kobalt Labs.What you’ll get out of this episode:Startup Origin Story: Kalyani Ramadurgam and her college friend-turned-cofounder founded Kobalt Labs after joining Y Combinator, diving into fintech compliance challenges.AI for Compliance: Kobalt Labs automates manual compliance tasks for banks and fintechs, reducing error rates and headcount needs.Enterprise-Ready & Scaling: After a stealthy start, the company is now focused on enterprise distribution and expanding its team.Trusted Adoption: Initial hesitancy from banks has given way to growing trust and adoption, with regulators and institutions now vouching for the platform.Customer-Driven Roadmap: Kalyani meets biweekly with every client, using feedback to shape development priorities and build high-impact features.To learn more about Kobalt Labs:Website: https://www.kobaltlabs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kobalt-labs/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyani-ramadurgam-4a76331b5/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Edward Maslaveckas, Co-Founder & CEO at Bud.What you’ll get out of this episode:Why Banks Struggle with Data – Despite having vast amounts of transaction data, most banks lack the ability to effectively process and leverage it for personalization.Improving Customer Experience – Bud Financial helps banks reduce customer confusion over unidentified transactions, saving them millions in customer service costs.What Real Personalization Looks Like – Ed explains how AI-driven insights can help banks better serve their customers, offering timely nudges and financial advice.Lessons from Scaling a Fintech Business – From early missteps to finding product-market fit, Ed reflects on Bud’s journey to profitability.The Future of AI in Banking – Bud Financial is integrating more advanced AI models to enhance financial management for both institutions and consumers.To learn more about Bud:Website: http://www.thisisbud.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bud-financial/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmas/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Wayne Slavin, CEO at Sure.What you’ll get out of this episode:Revolutionizing Insurance: Sure started as a direct-to-consumer platform but evolved into an infrastructure provider enabling embedded insurance.Embedded Insurance Growth: Major consumer brands like Apple and Uber are integrating insurance into their ecosystems.Industry Challenges & Innovations: Traditional insurers face pressure to adapt, while technology is bridging the gap between consumers and providers.Regulation & Compliance: Sure navigates insurance regulations by enhancing digital experiences within legal frameworks.The Future of Insurance: A shift toward real-time, frictionless transactions is transforming consumer expectations.To learn more about Sure:Website: http://www.sureapp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sure-insurance/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneslavin/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Steve McLaughlin, Founder & CEO at Financial Technology Partners.What you’ll get out of this episode:The Evolution of Financial Technology Partners: Steve McLaughlin’s journey from Goldman Sachs to founding a global FinTech investment powerhouse.IPO vs. Staying Private: Why major FinTech firms like Stripe and Revolut delay going public.Stablecoins & B2B Payments: How digital assets are shaping global transactions.Identity & Security in FinTech: The challenges of fraud, security, and digital identity verification.The Future of FinTech: Key trends shaping 2025 beyond AI.To learn more about Financial Technology Partners:Website: http://www.ftpartners.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-technology-partners/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemclaughlinftpartners/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Kamran Ansari, Venture Investor at Kapital Ventures.What you’ll get out of this episode:Early FinTech Investments: Kamran Ansari's journey includes investments in Venmo, Braintree, and Coast.Emerging Trends: The rise of B2B banking, compliance, and AI-driven wealth management.FinTech Consolidation: How mergers are reshaping the industry to drive efficiency and scale.AI & Fraud Prevention: The growing challenge of AI-powered financial fraud and how banks are responding.To learn more:Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamranansari1/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of FinanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.