Wharton Fintech

In today's episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts John Taylor Garner, the Founder and CEO of Odynn, an embedded loyalty and fintech next-gen program manager that is transforming the way banks and fintechs engage with their customers through smart loyalty solutions. With a background in volatility trading and a passion for travel and rewards, John brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the loyalty space. Tune in to hear about: - The early challenges and milestones of building Odynn, and the lessons learned along the way - What sets Odynn apart as a holistic loyalty optimization platform and how AI and machine learning are driving a new era of customer loyalty solutions - The future of customer retention and emerging trends in the banking and fintech sectors Listen here: Soundcloud: https://lnkd.in/gqpNVVbg Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gkQvhXr7 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g9jaVi5g For more FinTech insights, follow us on WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech WFT Instagram: https://lnkd.in/enrPdvBx

In today's episode, Wesley Aster hosts Carlos Netto, the Co-Founder and CEO of Matera, a leading provider of core banking, instant payment, and QR code payment solutions for financial institutions. Tune in to hear about: - Carlos’s journey from co-founding Matera in the 1980s to the Company's pioneering role in enabling real-time payments in Brazil - How Matera harnessed Brazil’s Pix payment system to grow 4x since 2020 - Matera's recent $100M raise with Warburg Pincus LLC and strategic expansion into the U.S. Listen here: - Soundcloud:?https://bit.ly/4foFWBo - Spotify:?https://spoti.fi/4eT1JS1 - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NIgkDS For more FinTech insights, follow us on: - WFT Medium:?medium.com/wharton-fintech - WFT Twitter:?twitter.com/whartonfintech - WFT Instagram:?https://lnkd.in/enrPdvBx

In our latest Wharton Fintech episode, lead host Djavaneh Bierwirth chats with Shan Aggarwal, VP of Corporate Development and Business Development at Coinbase and Head of Coinbase Ventures. Shan shares his fascinating journey from neuroscience to crypto investing, insights on the evolving crypto ecosystem, and Coinbase's innovative approach to mainstream adoption. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Soundcloud to learn about the future of DeFi and on-chain social media platforms! https://lnkd.in/dHTXsqEh

We’re excited to share our latest Wharton FinTech Podcast episode. Host Djavaneh Bierwirth speaks with Daniel Marovitz, SVP of Fintech at Booking.com. Daniel discusses his journey from studying East Asian languages to leading fintech innovations at Booking.com. Tune in to learn about the challenges of managing global cross-border payments, the evolution of digital payments in travel, and much more... Listen now by searching for Wharton Fintech on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. https://lnkd.in/dYYhPbWX

Zoey Tang sits down with David Jegen and Sarah Lamont from F-Prime Capital to discuss the State of Fintech 2024 Report. In today’s episode, we discussed: -Latest updates in the fintech ecosystem -How should fintech companies cope in a more stringent regulatory environment? -Ten years in, where fintech startups have disrupted, been embraced, been outmaneuvered or outlasted? -Predictions for 2024 Listen here: - Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3AbHvn4 - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4dyiC3u - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MfPRNr Access full report here: https://lnkd.in/dRhS7UFz

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of FedNow's debut, Zoey Tang sat down with an esteemed panel of experts, Nick Stanescu, Carlos Eduardo Brandt, and Rocio Wu. Tune in for: -Latest updates about FedNow -Lessons learned from Pix and other international instant payment network -Factors that drove differences in adoption across markets -Exciting innovations in the instant payment space Listen here: - Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3WHiWaA - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3y58HmW - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3yc7das About guests featured on today's show: Nick Stanescu is the Executive Vice President and Chief FedNow Executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He leads the FedNow? Service, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the US payments landscape with round-the-clock instant payment and settlement services. Carlos Eduardo Brandt is a senior advisor at the Central Bank of Brazil for Pix and payments in general. He was the Head of management and operations for Pix since the launch in 2020. He has been instrumental in the design and implementation of Pix, Brazil's highly successful instant electronic payment system that has significantly increased financial inclusion and transformed the country's payment ecosystem. Rocio Wu is a Principal at F-Prime Capital, where she leads investments in FinTech and enterprise software. With a rich background in investing and operating roles at companies like Google and Amazon in Europe, LatAm, Asia, and the US, Rocio brings a global perspective on innovation and technology in the payments sector. For more FinTech insights, follow us on - WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech - WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech - WFT Instagram: https://lnkd.in/enrPdvBx

In the latest episode of the Wharton FinTech Podcast, Kajol Char hosts Zuben Mathews, Co-Founder and CEO of Brigit. Brigit is a personal finance application dedicated to bringing financial stability to Americans by helping users avoid overdrafts, access instant cash, build credit, and budget effectively. Tune in to hear about: -Zuben Mathews’ passion for financial wellness and his journey to founding Brigit, one of the most downloaded financial health apps -How Brigit has leveraged its cash flow technology to create a holistic suite of products that enhance financial inclusion in the U.S., saving users over $1 billion since its inception -Opportunities presented by cash flow data to expand financial access beyond traditional metrics like FICO scores -And much more! Listen here: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/4fjUymA? Spotify: bit.ly/4cSo2pZ? Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3LFJZNa Kailee Costello Joshua Benadiva Nathan Gee Russell Matambo, CFA Zoey Tang Trevor Prince Rhea Advani Bobba Djavaneh Bierwirth Diksha Sundarka Tanvi Parikh Kajol Char

In today’s episode, WFT podcast lead Djavaneh Bierwirth hosts Jennifer Xia Spradling (she / her), Co-Founder and Co-CEO of FreeWill, a Bain Capital-backed startup on a mission to create access to estate planning for all individuals and promote high-impact charitable giving. In this episode, Jenny discusses her journey from founding her first fintech startup to disrupting estate planning with FreeWill. Listen in as we discuss how FreeWill’s technology: supports nonprofits with planned giving programs simplifies complex donations of stocks and crypto assets provides innovative software solutions for fundraising And more… For more FinTech insights, follow us on - WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech - WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech - WFT Instagram: https://lnkd.in/enrPdvBx - FreeWill on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gXt3gXNA - Djavaneh on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gNH88du9 About FreeWill FreeWill is a social-good enterprise offering online tools that empower Americans to address commonly faced estate planning needs and make charitable donations in tax-advantaged ways, all for free. FreeWill also features a charitable giving platform that makes it easier for nonprofit fundraising teams to unlock transformational non-cash gifts. Through its partnerships with 1,500+ nonprofits who understand that major gifts often are part of estate plans, the company is also able to provide a comprehensive suite of estate planning and related tools to consumers free of cost. To date, FreeWill has generated nearly $10 billion in planned and real-time gifts for more than 10,000 nonprofits while helping more than 1 million consumers create wills and plan their estates. https://www.freewill.com/ About the Wharton Fintech Podcast @whartonfintech The Wharton Fintech Podcast hosted by MBA students at The Wharton School one of the US’s premier business schools, is an industry-renowned and award-winning Podcast and Blog, featuring interviews with more than 350 FinTech CEO’s and CxO’s, leading venture capitalists, thought leaders from academia, and ecosystem enablers from accelerators, regulatory bodies, and MUCH more! Give it a listen on the podcasting platform of your choice, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and Amazon Music. #FinTech #Podcast #EstatePlanning #CharitableGiving #Innovation #Nonprofits

In today's episode, Wesley Aster hosts Mrinal Manohar, the co-founder & CEO of Casper Labs, a pioneer in AI governance technologies leveraging blockchain to revolutionize AI governance. Tune in to hear about: - Mrinal's journey from consulting and investing at Bain & Company, Bain Capital and Sagard to founding Casper Labs - The mission of vision of Casper Labs to enhance transparency in AI systems - Insights into Casper Labs’ collaboration with IBM consulting and its impact on generative AI auditability - The unique challenges and opportunities at the intersection of blockchain and AI - Mrinal's outlook on the future of blockchain in enterprise AI and evolving regulatory landscapes Listen here: - Soundcloud:?https://bit.ly/3S36oYg - Spotify:?https://spoti.fi/3VYG3f8 - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4a6zNrb For more FinTech insights, follow us on - WFT Medium:?medium.com/wharton-fintech - WFT Twitter:?twitter.com/whartonfintech - WFT Instagram:?https://lnkd.in/enrPdvBx Kailee Costello Joshua Benadiva Nathan Gee Russell Matambo, CFA Zoey Tang Trevor Prince Rhea Advani Bobba Djavaneh Bierwirth Diksha Sundarka Tanvi Parikh Kajol Char

In the latest episode of the Wharton FinTech Podcast, Kajol Char hosts Doug Ricket, Founder and CEO of PayJoy. PayJoy is the leading financial platform dedicated to serving the underserved in emerging markets by providing access to smartphones, finance, and the modern financial system. Tune in to hear about: - Doug Ricket's interest in technology and international development and his background in the Peace Corps, Google, dLight, and how it paved the way for founding PayJoy. - How PayJoy is democratizing access to the modern financial system through flexible payment plans and proprietary technology that collateralizes cell phones for loans. - PayJoy's expansion to offer general credit and credit cards to qualify more people than any competitor and bring more people into the credit system through their smartphone. Listen here: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/4cmQhgb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zh5Oj9 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/45XXyAV -- Joshua Benadiva Nathan Gee Russell Matambo, CFA Zoey Tang Trevor Prince Rhea Advani Bobba Wesley Aster Djavaneh Bierwirth Diksha Sundarka Tanvi Parikh Kajol Char