Fintech Is Femme

Something that stops me in my tracks? When other women tell me to play small. “You’re too expensive.” “You’re money hungry.” “Why are you asking for that much?” Why does it make people uncomfortable when women know their worth and ask for it? Why do ambitious women—women who refuse to be put into boxes or tamed—make others uneasy? Oh, because we can’t be controlled. Lately, these comments have been popping up more and more, especially since I’ve had the audacity to price the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit at a higher value this year. (Yes, we’re expanding, and it’s totally worth it). Fintech Is Femme is not a charity or a nonprofit. It’s a business. Without turning a profit, the purpose I built this platform on wouldn’t exist. Without making money, there wouldn’t be a global stage for women in fintech to share their expertise, and there wouldn’t be an industry-leading newsletter, podcast, or event series amplifying women-led innovation. As a two-year-old startup I bootstrapped and turned into a profitable business with my partner Anton Briones I refuse to lower my standards because of anyone. And honestly, it hurts when it comes from women. But here’s the bright side: The women who get it—the ones in the Fintech Is Femme community, the ones who show up, contribute, and push each other forward—they see the value right away. So here’s my takeaway: Pay women what they’re worth. ?? The blood, sweat, and tears that go into building a platform, hosting a summit, and creating media at this scale is priceless. Don’t insult women by calling them “too expensive” their work, their value, their vision? It’s worth every penny. And for my fellow founders: Focus on your customers, partners, and clients who get it. Stop wasting time educating those who won’t see your vision. Double down on the people who are in your corner—that’s where growth happens. If you’re ready to be surrounded by 500+ women (and a few very smart men) who will teach you how to: play big, take risks, get uncomfortable, and grow in ways you never expected—while making more money doing business differently—then this is your moment. We’re ditching the “girlboss” fluff and delivering straight-up strategy, tactics, and the real deal from women who’ve: been there, built that, and are doing business on their own terms. Don’t miss it. Get your tickets today for the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit on April 23 in NYC: https://lnkd.in/eCw9Asf6 See you at The Times Center ?????

Join Scamnetic CEO Al Pascual at the Fintech Security Summit 2025 on April 23! Presented by Fintech Is Femme, the event is designed to tackle fraud and identify theft challenges head-on. #Fintech trailblazers, risk experts, and innovators will take the stage to dive deep into the future of fintech security. Catch Al during the Wallets & Verifiable Credentials panel at 4:45 pm ET. https://lnkd.in/g5mmB4GM?

I’m thrilled to be speaking at the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit on April 23 as part of New York Fintech Week! Want to join us? It’s a day full of intimate fireside chats, in-depth panel discussions, founder pitches, and networking. I’ll see ya'll there! https://lnkd.in/gdtszSxz #FintechisFemme #HelloAlice

I’m thrilled to share that American Banker is a proud media sponsor of the upcoming #FintechSecuritySummit on April 23, 2025, during #NYFintechWeek! Huge thanks to my friends Frances Zelazny at Anonybit and Nicole Casperson from Fintech Is Femme for bringing together an incredible lineup of industry leaders—including Mitek Systems, Visa, Socure, Middesk, and Alloy—to dive into the biggest challenges (and breakthroughs) in fraud prevention, digital security, and identity verification. Don’t miss your chance to be part of these critical conversations! Use the code AMERICANBANKER to get a 15% discount code, or just use this link: https://lnkd.in/eKMEyW42 #FintechSecuritySummit #FraudPrevention #Cybersecurity #AI #IdentityVerification #FintechIsFemme #WomenInFintech #DigitalIdentity #NYFintechWeek #Innovation

I’m constantly asked the true value of networking, creating content, sharing stories - and here it is, in black and white, tangible results. If you do one thing to build your brand this year, make sure it’s attending the Fintech Is Femme summit on April 23. Real stories, real connections, real inspiration, real value. ?? The energy is palpable and I’ve never come away from an event or meeting with Nicole Casperson not feeling super pumped to take on the world ??

Be in the room where a $500 ticket turns into a six-figure dream job and a $1M raise: https://lnkd.in/ePsQJ2Uq

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We look forward to hosting Fintech Is Femme in April!

Forget the hype. Build what actually works. That’s the mindset of a true Fintech Maverick. In the latest episode of Fintech Mavericks, co-hosted with Drew Glover, we sit down with Hussein Fazal, Founder & CEO of Super.com and his journey is a masterclass in scaling. ? 30M+ users ? $2B+ in sales ? $150M+ in funding ? Bootstrapped & sold his first company for $100M+ From bootstrapping AdParlor to building Super.com into a fintech powerhouse, Hussein shares how he navigates: growth, makes strategic bets, and stays focused— while ignoring the noise of hype cycles and investor FOMO. This one is packed with real talk on scaling, funding, and disrupting industries like a true Fintech Maverick. Listen now and get the insights you need to grow like a pro. ?? Powered by our friends at Brex. ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gvGABqwU ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/guyE573s Fintech Is Femme Fiat Growth #FintechMavericks #Startups #Scaling #Growth #Entrepreneurship

So excited that Mitek Systems Visa Middesk Socure FinOptima Solutions have joined Anonybit and me and Nicole Casperson from Fintech Is Femme as sponsors for the first ever Fintech Security Summit on April 23 in New York as part of NY Fintech Week. And it is doubly exciting that American Banker is our media partner. The speaker lineup is really awesome and I can't wait to dig in with everyone on: - What's really happening in the world of cybercrime. Getting past the headlines and under the hood. It's going to be a great conversation with Brett Johnson. We all know he is a straight shooter! - Why identity and privacy are the cornerstone to fintech security. There is no way around this if we really want to engender trust and secure fintech experiences. Discussion led by another straight shooter, C. Maxine Most, who will talk about her identity hierarchy. What's good about Maxine is that she speaks in plain English. No complicated jargon. - What Mascoma Bank, Forbright Bank and others are doing to enhance their user experience and customer journeys - How innovative fintechs like Cloaked and Scamnetic are making their mark on the scene - And since I like to be practical, we must have a blueprint for action. Can't sit around and just talk about fraud and fraud-fighting solutions. We need everyone to leave energized with a plan on what they are going to do about it and for that, can't wait for Ambar Vitelli and Rivka Gewirtz Little to get into what that actually means. This is just a little taste. There is more to come! If you don't have your ticket yet, I suggest you register soon. Use my discount code - FRANCES - and register here - https://lnkd.in/eh5Ks4zF #nyfintechweek #fintechisfemme #networking #thoughtleadership #conferences #nyc #fintechsecurity #biometricsecurity #identitymanagement #fraudprevention #passwordless #authentication #payments #paymenttech Women in Payments Identity Theft Resource Center - Nonprofit Women In Identity NYC Fintech Women