Self Financial now offers secured credit cards with a $100 deposit and no mandatory credit builder account, addressing gaps in credit-building options.
CEO Julie Szudarek discusses how product decoupling and educational initiatives are expanding financial access for underserved consumers.
Max Branzburg reveals how Coinbase's Bitcoin-backed loans represent a pivotal shift in financial services moving on-chain, enabling liquidity without selling crypto.
He explains why connecting users to decentralized protocols creates innovation that traditional banks can't match with their lengthy development cycles.
This episode examines the overlooked fintech boom across emerging markets, where innovations like WhatsApp banking are transforming financial access for millions.
Viewers will gain insider perspectives on how these global solutions are outpacing Western models, creating investment opportunities that combine strong returns with social impact.
Michelle Tran, head of commercial at Summer and founder of NYC FinTech Women, shares insights on tackling the student debt crisis through workplace benefit programs.
Tran discusses streamlining loan forgiveness, the evolution of employer benefits, and her journey building a community of 15,000 fintech professionals dedicated to amplifying women's voices in the industry.
