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Fintech Takes

Alex Johnson
Fintech
Banking As a Service
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Visa
Chime
Federal Reserve Master Accounts
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Fintech Trends
Consumer Protection
New York Fintech Week
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Nayaone
Revenew
Stock Prices
Bank Health
Bloomtech
Pay By Bank
Tabapay
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Fintech moves fast. But here at Fintech Takes, Alex Johnson and his rotating panel of guests move faster so that you can stay on top of the latest and greatest news in the industry without breaking a sweat. Welcome to Fintech Takes—the place where fintech’s biggest nerds come to sit back, relax, and completely geek out. Join Alex and a lineup of fintech’s brightest minds as they dissect what’s hap... more

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Welcome to our new miniseries, Vertical SaaS: Fintech Disruption by a Thousand Cuts, sponsored by our friends at Pipe.

This six-part miniseries explores how Vertical SaaS (vSaaS) platforms are becoming the operating systems for every industry. They’... more

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Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I riff about fintech companies we’re absolutely not giving investment advice on. (Speaking of Simon, he’s got a new day job: he’s joining Tempo, a payments-first blockchain incubat... more

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We’re at the finish line of Source of Truth, the new podcast miniseries from Fintech Takes, sponsored by our friends at SOLO.

And much like in a relay race, Eric Woodward (CEO at FinatIQ, who shaped one of the most successful digital payment platfor... more

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Hello, and welcome back to Source of Truth, a new miniseries sponsored by our friends at SOLO. This series is about information asymmetry; the enemy of financial services.

Until now, we’ve focused on theory: the broken data infrastructure we’ve inhe... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Woodward
Former group president at Early Warning Services
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Episode: Fintech Takes x SOLO Presents Source of Truth Episode 4: Wave a Magic Wand
Martin Kleinbard
Founder of Granular Fintech, former CFPB staffer, and longtime bank and Fintech operator in the lending space
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Episode: Fintech Takes x SOLO Presents Source of Truth Episode 2: Context is King
Georgina Merhom
Founder and CEO of Solo
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Episode: Fintech Takes x SOLO Presents Source of Truth. Ep 1: Is Truth Enough to Unlock Trust?
Dan Murphy
Former CFPB team member who worked on creating the open banking rule under Director Chopra.
CFPB
Episode: Inside Open Banking’s Rule, Reversal, and Reset
Jay Budzik
Director of AI and Machine Learning Model Development and Operations at Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Episode: Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: AI Compliance for Banks and Fintech Lenders Title: Episode 5: AI Agents in Financial Services: What Happens When Robots Make the Calls?
Alex O'Rourke
Experienced founder, lawyer, and startup advisor in the banking and fintech space
Episode: Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: AI Compliance for Banks and Fintech Lenders Title: Episode 5: AI Agents in Financial Services: What Happens When Robots Make the Calls?
Alana Levine
Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect
Fintel Connect
Episode: Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: Ep 4: Customer Acquisition in the Age of AI
Chelsea Keegan
Chief Compliance Officer at Flex, with a background in fair lending and compliance in fintech.
Flex
Episode: Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens Ep 3: Compliance Officers in the Age of AI: Creating Second Line 2.0
Eli Corbett
VP and Deputy General Counsel with experience at the CFPB and various financial institutions.
Episode: Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens Ep 3: Compliance Officers in the Age of AI: Creating Second Line 2.0

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Alex Johnson
Host and self-confessed fintech nerd, known for his engaging discussions on industry news and emerging trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
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    These guys are witty and bring new concepts and ideas to my attention. Subscribed.

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    Matts1999
    United States2 years ago

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Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: Ep 4: Customer Acquisition in the Age of AI
Q: What strategic advice would you give to marketers in B2C fintech companies navigating changes introduced by LLMs?
Start from the biggest pain point within your organization, assess your resources, and prioritize efforts operationally and strategically.
Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: AI Compliance for Banks and Fintech Lenders Title: E6: Crystal Ball – The Future of Financial Regulation
Q: What's an area where you think LLMs are underrated?
Both PR and Tom discussed the ability of AI to democratize access to legal services for low and moderate-income individuals, enabling them to navigate legal processes more easily.
Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: AI Compliance for Banks and Fintech Lenders Title: E6: Crystal Ball – The Future of Financial Regulation
Q: What are areas where you think LLMs and generative AI is maybe a little overrated?
PR pointed out autonomous AI agents, suggesting that the infrastructure for safe and reliable decision-making is not yet in place, despite hype about their capabilities.
Fintech Takes x FairPlay Presents Model Citizens: AI Compliance for Banks and Fintech Lenders Title: E6: Crystal Ball – The Future of Financial Regulation
Q: What's one small part of what's happening with AI right now, where you've felt almost an out-of-body experience like, wow, I just sort of touched the future there?
PR's 'aha' moment involved riding in a self-driving car for the first time, highlighting AI's incredible potential for exploration and learning.
Fintech Recap: Chase vs. Data, Congress vs. Crypto
Q: Who are the winners and who are the losers in the recent developments regarding stablecoins?
Winners include Circle, as they positioned themselves favorably by leaning into regulation; consumers in other countries seeking access to USD through stablecoins could also benefit. However, community and small banks might face significant challenges due to competition with these currencies.

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Offering a deep dive into the fast-paced world of fintech, the content focuses extensively on the latest news, emerging trends, and regulatory developments impacting the industry. Expect engaging conversations that highlight the most relevant figures and companies in fintech, along with insights into innovative business models reshaping financial services. With a panel of experts, discussions cover a range of topics from stablecoins, banking practices, to the intersection of technology and finance, making it a comprehensive resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. A unique emphasis is placed on delivering both informative content and an entertaining format, appealing to those eager to stay updated without being overwhelmed... more

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1. Eric Woodward
2. Martin Kleinbard
3. Georgina Merhom
4. Dan Murphy
5. Jay Budzik
6. Alex O'Rourke
7. Alana Levine
8. Chelsea Keegan

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