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Fintech Takes

Alex Johnson
Fintech
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Banking As a Service
Visa
Chime
Federal Reserve Master Accounts
Consumer Protection
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Fintech Trends
New York Fintech Week
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Nayaone
Chipp.ai
Revenew
Stock Prices
Bank Health
Tabapay
Pay By Bank
Bloomtech
Unstructured Data

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 back to the Fintech Takes podcast. Today’s episode kicks off a new long-form interview format I’m calling Diving Deep.

And in this episode, that’s exactly what we do with Max Levchin, co-founder and former CTO of PayPal and co-founder and th... more

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Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, joined by Kiah Haslett, Jason Mikula, and Jason Henrichs. Four people. Two Jasons. It’s been a while!

Our group text has been arguing about the same thing for years, so we finally took it ... more

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Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I do what we do best: talk about fintech startups we’re absolutely not giving investment advice on.

First up is Trudenty, a fraud intelligence network tackling first-party fraud. ... more

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Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, joined by Dave Wasik (Partner at 2nd Order Solutions) for our new series, Facing Credit, where we unpack what’s happening in lending right now.

First, we kick off with the big picture in D... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Wasik
Partner at 2nd Order Solutions, focusing on credit risk and advising chief risk officers at banks and fintech companies.
2nd Order Solutions
Episode: Facing Credit: Pressure Points
Jackie Reses
A leader in the fintech sector; former head of Square Capital and founder of Lead Bank.
Lead Bank
Episode: Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 4: The Role of Banks (with Jackie Reses at Lead)
Carlos Caro
Author of the Free Toaster Newsletter and creator of the Free Toaster Podcast
The Free Toaster
Episode: Facing Credit: When AI Broke the Marketing Machine
Bernardo Martinez
Executive leading SoFi's small business efforts, with decades of experience in small business lending and underwriting.
SoFi
Episode: Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 3: Data & Underwriting with Bernardo Martinez (SoFi)
Mike Milotich
CEO of Marqeta
Marqeta
Episode: The Future of Issuing with Marqeta’s CEO
Jen Tescher
CEO and founder of the Financial Health Network
Financial Health Network
Episode: The $455B Reality of Financial Health
Tanay Jaeel
Head of Product for Stripe Capital
Stripe
Episode: Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 2: Distribution (with Tanay Jaeel at Stripe)
Prashant Fuloria
CEO of Fundbox, knowledgeable in small business lending.
Fundbox
Episode: Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 1: The State of SMB Lending
Steve Smith
Co-founder of Finicity and CEO of Invela Network, an expert in Open Banking
Invela Network
Episode: Risk, Rules, and the Gaps in Open Banking

Host

Alex Johnson
Host and creator passionate about fintech topics, emphasizing insightful analysis and industry trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
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    These guys are witty and bring new concepts and ideas to my attention. Subscribed.

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#136
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Apple Podcasts
#195
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Talking Points

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While Alan Rickman gave a memorable performance, the character Hans Gruber is not considered one of the greatest villains.
A Very Die Hard Christmas
Q: Does this movie work without Bruce Willis?
Bruce Willis's quirky personality is integral to the film's success, making difficulty imagining it without him.
Not Fintech Investment Advice: Trudenty, Tidalwave, Kaaj, & FinReach Solutions
Q: What is your perspective on small business lending innovations?
This area is complex but crucial, particularly because many potential lenders lack the technological infrastructure to automate processes effectively.
Not Fintech Investment Advice: Trudenty, Tidalwave, Kaaj, & FinReach Solutions
Q: What do you think about this use case?
I think it's interesting to have AI involved as it can tackle nuances that traditional processes struggle with, especially with small business loans.
Fintech Takes x Fundbox presents Engineering the SMB Capital Stack Episode 3: Data & Underwriting with Bernardo Martinez (SoFi)
Q: What can generative AI provide for small business lending?
Bernardo sees generative AI as an opportunity to synthesize data and provide actionable insights for business owners.

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The content centers around the fast-paced developments in the fintech and banking industries, featuring engaging conversations with leading experts and operators. Episodes often cover a variety of critical topics such as consumer credit, small business lending, open banking, and advancements in digital identity and payment systems. By mixing in-depth analyses, industry updates, and personal anecdotes from guests, the discussions aim to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and innovations that define the fintech landscape. With a blend of expertise, humor, and approachable dialogue, this podcast serves as a vital resource for both industry professionals and fintech enthusiasts looking to stay informed on the... more

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