On today's episode, I talk with Kelly Fryer, Executive Director of the FinTech Sandbox.Kelly and I talk about the mission of the FinTech Sandbox, why she enjoys working with startups, current market conditions for fintech startups, why access to data is so critical for startups, the market shift to open banking, the banking crisis, horseback riding, and much more.One quick PSA. If you want to reach the best fintech community, we have all the tools you need to shape your message and reach new clients. Sponsor an episode, sponsor a webinar, buy ad space; we have it all. Please reach out anytime: [email protected] further ado, I present Kelly Fryer, Executive Director of the FinTech Sandbox.Episode highlights includeKelly's interest in startupsTechstars experienceThe mission of the FinTech SandboxFintech Sandbox participants and partnersBarriers to underrepresented foundersFintech fundraisingOpen banking and data accessKelly's love for horseback ridingThe banking crisisAnd much more…Connect with Kelly on LinkedInConnect with Fintech Sandbox on LinkedInConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, we conclude PitchIt 2023. Before we start, I wanted to share a special thanks to our judges and participating companies.You will hear from the following finalists:Boss Insights CalqueDebbie FinGoalGrounded TechnologiesMomntNeofinUplinqPitchIt is a personal passion project for me; getting a peak into what’s coming next in fintech is a privilege. All the founders are building fascinating companies. Innovation is alive and well.One quick PSA. If you want to reach the best fintech community, we have all the tools you need to shape your message and reach new clients. Sponsor an episode, sponsor a webinar, buy ad space; we have it all. Please reach out anytime: [email protected] further ado, I present the finals of PitchIt 2023. I hope you enjoy the show.Connect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, I talk with Gavin Nachbar, Co-Founder & CEO of Column Tax. Please note this episode was recorded live at Fintech Nexus USA 2023.Gavin and I discussed the founding story behind Column Tax, tax refunds versus more money per paycheck, why taxes are so interesting, embedded finance, raising capital, and much more.One quick PSA. If you want to reach the best fintech community, we have all the tools you need to shape your message and reach new clients. Sponsor an episode, sponsor a webinar, buy ad space; we have it all. Please reach out anytime: [email protected] further ado, I present Gavin Nachbar, Co-Founder & CEO of Column Tax. I hope you enjoy the show.Episode highlights includeColumn Tax founder storyWhy taxes are so complicatedTax educationAPI accountantThe lack of innovation in the tax marketEmbedded financeRaising capitalAnd much more…Connect with Gavin on LinkedInConnect with Column Tax on LinkedInConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, I am joined by Rodney Robinson, President & Co-Founder of TabaPay.Rodney and I discuss the shift toward faster payments, what that means for the overall payments market, and where the US sits today in payments innovation. TabaPay is a platform built for real-time money movement.One quick PSA. If you want to reach the best fintech community around we have all the tools you need to shape your message and reach new clients. Sponsor an episode, sponsor a webinar, buy ad space; we have it all. Please reach out anytime: [email protected] further ado, I present Rodney Robinson, President & Co-Founder of TabaPay. I hope you enjoy the show.Episode highlights include:TabaPay's founding storyThere And Back AgainFaster payments costsFedNowThe banking crisisUS vs. International payments systemsRaising capitalRecommended reading - The Martian by Andy WeirAnd much more…Connect with Rodney on LinkedInConnect with TabaPay on LinkedInConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, I am joined by Oscilar's Co-Founders Neha Narkhede and Sachin Kulkarni.Neha, Sachin, and I talk about the founding story behind Oscilar, the importance of no code, the efficiency of out-of-the-box solutions, the benefits of engineering talent from all industries, the rising importance of fighting fraud, being married as co-founder, raising capital, and much more.One quick PSA. If you want to reach the best fintech community, we have all the tools you need to shape your message and reach new clients. Sponsor an episode, sponsor a webinar, buy ad space; we have it all. Please reach out anytime: [email protected] further ado, I present Oscilar's Co-Founders, Neha Narkhede and Sachin Kulkarni. I hope you enjoy the show.Episode highlights include:Oscilar's founding storyNo codeOut-of-the-box solutionsFintech, BNPL, BaaSThe importance of diverse engineering talentFraud to the top of the stackAI risk managementBeing married as co-foundersRaising capitalAnd much more…Connect with Neha on LinkedInConnect with Sachin on LinkedInConnect with Oscilar on LinkedInConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

PitchIt is back and better than ever for its 9th year!PitchIt, a competition for fintech startups, provides selected finalists unparalleled access to industry experts and invaluable exposure, branding, and more.16 semifinalists. Best and Brightest VCs. 1 chance to Change your Future.Semifinal round 2AscentCalqueUplinqNeofinDebbieGlideLamaAIThe People's CardVC Judges include - Citi Ventures, JAM FINTOP, Team8, Prosus, BankTech Ventures, CMFG Ventures, Sutton Bank.Connect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

PitchIt is back and better than ever for its 9th year!PitchIt, a competition for fintech startups, provides selected finalists unparalleled access to industry experts and invaluable exposure, branding, and more.16 semifinalists. Best and Brightest VCs. 1 chance to Change your Future.Semifinal round 1Boss InsightsConductiv, Inc.FinGoalGrounded TechnologiesMomntPaperstackVC Judges include - Citi Ventures, JAM FINTOP, Team8, Prosus, BankTech Ventures, CMFG Ventures, Sutton Bank.Connect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, I am joined by José Carlos, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Palenca.José and I talked about the differences between the US and LatAm fintech markets, how hard it is for lenders to get an accurate picture of a borrowers income, Palenca's pivot from a lender to a data provider, Mexico's fintech journey and where fintech is today in Mexico, tae kwon do, raising capital, and much more.A couple of short PSAs:Applications for PitchIt have now closed; keep a lookout for the semifinals on April 26 and April 27. The finals will occur at Fintech Nexus USA on May 11 at The Innovation Zone on the Expo Floor.If you want to sponsor an episode, come on as a guest, or sponsor one of our many digital or in-person offerings, please reach out anytime at [email protected] further ado, José Carlos, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Palenca. I hope you enjoy the episode.Episode highlights include:Palenca's founding storyJosé's time at UberWhy they pivoted away from lendingThe differences between the US and LatAm fintech marketsOpen bankingFinancial inclusionRaising capitalTae kwon doRecommended reading - The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects by Andrew Chen And much more…Connect with José Carlos Aguilar on LinkedInConnect with Palenca on LinkedInConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, I am joined by Ron Ross, Co-Founder, President & COO of Everee.Ron and I talk about his journey to starting a company, his CFO experience in raising capital, the problems with and incentives around payroll, the path to payday becoming every day, the Boston Red Sox, and much more.A couple of short PSAs:Applications for PitchIt have now closed. Keep a lookout for the semifinals on April 26 and April 27. The finals will occur at Fintech Nexus USA on May 11 at The Innovation Zone on the Expo Floor.If you want to sponsor an episode, come on as a guest, or sponsor one of our many digital or in-person offerings, please reach out anytime at [email protected] further ado, Ron Ross, Co-Founder, President & COO of Everee.Episode highlights includeRon's journey from four-time CFO to founderThe meaning of the word EvereeThe history of payrollReal-time beer rationsMisaligned incentives around payrollPayroll as a competitive advantageHow payday becomes every dayThe SVB crisisRaising capitalAnd much more…Connect with Ron on LinkedInConnect with Everee on LinkedInConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.

On today's episode, I'm joined by Ron Benegbi, Founder & CEO of Uplinq.Ron and I discuss his history of entrepreneurship and how it ties closely to his family's journey as immigrants. We talk about the SMB credit score, the shifting definition of small business, the overuse of as-a-service, getting more lenders to yes, fraud detection as a byproduct, raising capital, the NFL Draft, and much more.A couple of short PSAs:We are still accepting applications for PitchIt at Fintech Nexus USA 2023, head to (https://www.fintechnexus.com/usa/2023/startups/) Fintech Nexus dot com for details. The link will be in the show notes.If you want to sponsor an episode, come on as a guest, or sponsor one of our many digital or in-person offerings, please reach out anytime at [email protected] further ado, Ron Benegbi, Founder & CEO of Uplinq. Enjoy the show.Episode highlights includeRon's entrepreneurial backgroundThe founding story behind UplinqThe lack of an SMB credit scoreThe overuse of as-a-serviceThe various definitions of small businessHow lenders get to yes more oftenBetter data equals lower defaultsThe fraud byproductNo regretsRecommended reading - Good to Great by Jim CollinsThe struggles of raising capitalAnd much more…Connect with Ron on LinkedInConnect with Uplinq on LinkedInApply for PitchIt at Fintech Nexus 2023 HEREConnect with PitchIt: Tweet me @ToddFintech Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous PitchIt episodes Email me at [email protected] Until next time.