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Building Financial Futures for Gen Z: Interview with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step

Building Financial Futures for Gen Z: Interview with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step

Update: 2025-07-23
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Host Andrew Davidson speaks with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step, a fintech company focused on providing financial services tailored for Gen Z. They discuss the inspiration behind Step, the challenges faced in the highly regulated financial services space, and the innovative products offered. Listen to find out more about the importance of building credit for young consumers and how Step aims to grow with its users as they transition into adulthood.

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Host:

Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.


Guest:

CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO, Step.

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Building Financial Futures for Gen Z: Interview with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step

Building Financial Futures for Gen Z: Interview with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step