Fintech Layer Cake

Lithic

Welcome to Fintech Layer Cake. A podcast where we slice big Financial Technology topics into bite-sized pieces for everybody to easily digest. Our goal is to make fintech a piece of cake for everyone. Fintech Layer Cake is powered by Lithic — the fastest and most flexible way to launch a card program.

  1. 12 MAR

    A Primer on US Fintech Expansion with Klaros' Andy Kampf

    What actually breaks when a fintech expands to the U.S. — product, licensing, hiring, or assumptions? In this episode, host Reggie Young sits down with Andy Kampf, Partner at Klaros Group and former Klarna US legal lead, to unpack the real framework behind cross-border fintech expansion. Andy breaks down the four pillars every foreign fintech must get right — product, bank partnerships, hiring, and budget — and the hidden pitfalls that derail U.S. launches. From misconceptions about European e-money licenses to choosing the wrong bank partner, Andy shares practical insights drawn from advising global fintechs entering the U.S. The conversation also dives into cultural underwriting differences, lessons from Klarna’s speed-first model, and what Europe’s proposed “28th regime” could mean for startup migration and capital flow. A must-listen for fintech leaders thinking seriously about international expansion.

    23 min

  2. 24 FEB

    Middesk CEO Kyle Mack on AI, Good Data, and Business Onboarding in 2026

    What happens when you try to build AI-driven fintech products on top of messy, incomplete, or unreliable data? In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young sits down with Kyle Mack, CEO of Middesk, to unpack why data—not AI—is the real bottleneck holding fintech innovation back. Kyle explains how KYB has evolved far beyond a compliance checkbox, why poor data foundations can amplify risk instead of reducing it, and what it actually takes to support real-time, automated decisioning for business onboarding. The conversation dives into agentic workflows, performance constraints, first-party data strategies, and why trust and explainability still matter in a regulated world. Kyle also reframes business verification as revenue infrastructure, not just risk management, and shares why identity should be thought of as a “rail” connecting businesses, banks, and governments.

    35 min

  3. 29 GEN

    Reducing Oversight Costs for Fintechs and Banks with Narrative CEO Gokul Dhingra

    In this episode of FinTech Layer Cake, Reggie Young sits down with Gokul Dhingra, Co-Founder and CEO of Narrative, to unpack how AI is reshaping compliance, oversight, and growth in the fintech ecosystem. Narrative is tackling one of the industry’s biggest pain points—the rising cost of compliance and risk management—by turning oversight into a source of efficiency and even competitive advantage. Gokul shares how banks and fintechs can align around shared objectives, why complaints data is an overlooked goldmine for growth, and how Narrative uses AI to reduce operational thrash while keeping humans in the loop. The conversation digs into the misconceptions about AI “hallucinations,” the subtle ways bias shows up in both humans and algorithms, and why empathy is the ultimate differentiator in building trust with customers and regulators alike. If you’ve wondered what it takes to scale innovation in a highly regulated environment without sacrificing trust—or how AI can be deployed responsibly in financial services—this episode offers a roadmap from someone building it in real time.

    27 min

  4. 04/12/2025

    2025 Cards Year in Review with Matthew Goldman

    Why are crypto credit cards exploding — and what does the Coinbase x Amex partnership signal about where the card ecosystem is heading next? In this episode, host Reggie Young sits down with Matthew Goldman, founder of Totavi and one of the most respected card experts in fintech, for their annual “State of the Cards Union.” Matthew breaks down why 2025 became a breakout year for crypto-linked cards, how Amex is selectively stepping deeper into fintech partnerships, and why HELOC-backed credit products reached an unexpected inflection point. He also shares what surprised him most this year, the underwriting innovations reshaping access to credit, and why consumer obsession with rewards has gone fully mainstream. The conversation moves through the history of program management waves, the rise of cloud-native processors, and the real economics behind modern card programs. Finally, Matthew looks ahead to 2026 with predictions around stablecoin settlement, hyper-personalized rewards, and the next big opportunity in gig-worker credit.

    28 min

  5. 20/11/2025

    Sarah Wilson, Circle's General Counsel, on the IPO Process, GENIUS Act, and More

    In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young sits down with Sarah Wilson, General Counsel at Circle, to explore how Circle is shaping the global legal and regulatory frontier for stablecoins and digital assets. She shares her path from big law to fintech, why stablecoins represent the perfect intersection of finance, technology, and regulation, and how Circle manages compliance across 185 countries.  Sarah breaks down the Genius Act—its real scope, biggest misconceptions, and what it means for payment stablecoins. Sarah also offers a behind-the-scenes look at Circle’s IPO journey, what shifts when a company goes public, and how Circle built Arc, an institutional-grade blockchain platform. Packed with insights on compliance, innovation, and digital finance governance, this episode is a must-listen for fintech operators, lawyers, and anyone shaping the future of financial infrastructure.

    20 min

  6. 06/11/2025

    AI Adoption Survey and Fintech Trends with Jas Randhawa

    In this episode of FinTech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young welcomes back Jas Randhawa, Founder and Managing Partner at Strategy Brix, for a candid look at how fintechs are really using AI in compliance.  Drawing insights from a new survey of nearly 100 fintech companies, Jas shares what’s hype versus reality, why most teams are still in the ‘talking’ phase, and where budgets and talent investments are falling short. He also explores how AI will reshape compliance roles, the importance of training over tooling, and why regulation might never catch up.  Finally, Jas explains why he’s bullish on crypto and stablecoins—and how traditional banks are quietly following fintechs’ lead. For anyone building, leading, or scaling in fintech compliance, this episode delivers clear-eyed perspective and practical takeaways.

    35 min

  7. 23/10/2025

    MTLs and Money Transmission Primer with Evan Minsberg

    In this episode of FinTech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young speaks with Evan Minsberg, Partner at Morrison Foerster, about the nuanced world of money transmission licenses (MTLs). Evan explains what MTLs are, why fintechs need them, and the trade-offs between pursuing a license, partnering with a bank, or using alternative models. He also unpacks the hidden costs, both in dollars and time, behind getting licensed, and how fintechs can think strategically about when it makes sense to pursue one. From agent-of-payee exemptions to the risks of operating without proper licenses, Evan offers a practical primer for founders navigating regulatory quicksand. He also shares trends in state-level adoption of the Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA), rising anti-money laundering scrutiny, and myths about “FBO” and “BOBA” accounts. Whether you’re building a payments product, exploring embedded finance, or just trying to future-proof your business, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

    29 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Imprint CTO Will Larson on Fintech Engineering Strategy

    What does it take to run engineering at the heart of modern fintech? In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, Imprint CTO Will Larson unpacks lessons from leading engineering teams at Stripe, Carta, Calm, Uber, and more. Will shares how fintech engineering differs from SaaS, the tradeoffs executives face when joining new companies, and why the art of leadership lies in balancing seemingly incompatible frameworks, moving fast while preserving reliability, innovating while managing legacy systems. He also dives into the hype and reality of large language models (LLMs). Will explains why today’s “AI engineers” may simply be tomorrow’s product engineers, why prompt-crafting is more artisanal than strategic, and how agentic tools could redefine workflows. From the shifting expectations of tech executives over three decades to what really drives innovation inside scaling companies, this conversation is equal parts practical and forward-looking. For anyone navigating fintech engineering or curious about the future of AI in product development, Will offers a grounded perspective on what matters most.

    42 min
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Descrizione

Welcome to Fintech Layer Cake. A podcast where we slice big Financial Technology topics into bite-sized pieces for everybody to easily digest. Our goal is to make fintech a piece of cake for everyone. Fintech Layer Cake is powered by Lithic — the fastest and most flexible way to launch a card program.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Lithic
  • Anni di attività
    2022 - 2026
  • Puntate
    70
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fintech Layer Cake
  • Sito web del podcast
    Fintech Layer Cake

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