The Galileo Financial Technologies Podcast

Galileo Financial Technologies
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The Galileo Financial Technologies Podcast is your guide to exploring the exciting world of financial technology. Join us as we delve into the latest trends, innovations, and disruptions shaping the fintech landscape. Hosted by experts from Galileo Financial Technologies, each episode features insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of finance. Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a startup founder, or a curious listener, this podcast equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to navigate the ever-evolving fintech frontier.

  1. FEB 2

    Using Stablecoins as a Payment Rail with Coinbase

    Prashant Shah, VP of Product Management at Galileo, speaks with Justin Gainsley, who leads payments at Coinbase, about how stablecoins are being used in real payment flows today. They discuss checkout, payouts, treasury use cases, interoperability across blockchains, and how stablecoins can coexist with traditional payment rails while expanding global reach.

    25 min

  2. JAN 26

    Why Financial Health Builds Better Customers with Alex Johnson

    Recorded live at Fintech Nerdcon in Miami, Scott Henderson from Galileo sits down with Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes, for a wide-ranging conversation on embedded finance, financial health, and what it actually takes to build better financial products over the long term. Alex shares his definition of embedded finance and why context matters more than the product itself, from auto lending to payments and beyond. The conversation digs into where embedded finance works, where it does not, and why consumers still treat bank accounts and insurance differently. They also explore why financial health is not a feel-good initiative, but a practical way for financial institutions to improve customer quality over time. The discussion expands into AI, personalization, and agent-based experiences, including how banks and fintechs can use AI to genuinely help customers without sacrificing trust. If you care about fintech, banking, embedded finance, or building products that actually serve customers, this episode offers clear thinking grounded in real-world experience.

    29 min

  3. JAN 19

    Open Banking, BaaS Risk, and What Fintechs Should Do Next Featuring Jason Mikula

    What should banks and fintechs actually be doing right now as open banking stalls and regulatory signals keep shifting? In this episode, Scott Henderson talks with Jason Mikula, publisher of Fintech Business Weekly, live from Fintech Nerdcon 2025. They break down cash flow underwriting in production, data access and consent models, the future of screen scraping, and the growing operational risk created by multi-layer fintech stacks. Jason shares practical advice on scenario planning, cost uncertainty, and why building for regulatory whiplash is now table stakes for fintechs heading into 2026.

    27 min

  4. JAN 12

    How Sponsor Banks Navigate Compliance, AI, and Stablecoins Featuring FinWise Bank

    In this episode of the Galileo Financial Technologies Podcast, host Christienne Genaro sits down with leaders from FinWise Bank—Nick Chiappetti, VP of Fintech Partnerships & Marketing, and Simon Darchis, Head of Fintech Products—to unpack how sponsor banks are balancing innovation with regulatory reality. The conversation explores how FinWise approaches banking-as-a-service, why compliance is non-negotiable, and how technology—APIs, data, and AI—is reshaping everything from underwriting to oversight. The group dives into hot-button topics including BNPL, cash-flow underwriting, AI in lending, and the growing interest (and hesitation) around stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

    27 min

  5. JAN 5

    Stablecoins Have Product-Market Fit and Regulatory Clarity, Featuring Simon Taylor

    Stablecoins have reached a rare inflection point: real product-market fit and meaningful regulatory clarity—at the same time. Recorded live from Fintech Nerdcon in Miami, this episode of the Galileo Financial Technologies Podcast features Simon Taylor, founder of Fintech Brainfood and GTM at Tempo, for a deep dive into what this moment means for banks, fintechs, and payments leaders. In this conversation, we explore: Why stablecoins are no longer speculative—but operational Where stablecoins outperform traditional rails (and where they don't) The difference between stablecoins and tokenized deposits How on-ramps, off-ramps, cards, and settlement are converging What financial institutions should prioritize heading into 2026 If you're building, operating, or investing in financial infrastructure, this episode breaks down what's real, what's actionable, and how to avoid being left behind as programmable money goes mainstream.

    24 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Building the Money Platform Everyone Wants Featuring SoFi

    Galileo's Christienne Genero and SoFi's Kelli Keough come together for a high-impact discussion on what it takes to build financial experiences that earn trust at scale. They break down how SoFi and Galileo are aligning technology, operations, and human insight to support the full arc of a member's financial life. In this conversation, they unpack: • Why every consumer — from first paycheck to advanced investor — expects fast, intuitive digital experiences • How SoFi is connecting banking, crypto, and AI to create a unified financial ecosystem • The operational rigor required to deliver reliability at scale • How a strong regulatory foundation becomes a long-term advantage for partners and members • The role AI agents and SoFi Coach will play in turning data into clear, actionable guidance • What it truly takes to design cross-product journeys that support members as their needs evolve Throughout the discussion, Christienne and Kelli highlight how SoFi and Galileo are shaping a more seamless financial future — one where money moves instantly, insights are personalized, and trust is built through consistency, transparency, and operational excellence.   00:17 Welcome to the Galileo Financial Technologies Podcast 00:50 Introducing Our Guest: Kelli Keough from SoFi 01:26 Kelli Keough's Role and Responsibilities at SoFi 02:25 A Personal Story of Financial Management 04:35 The Importance of Digital and Personal Touch in Finance 06:56 The Intersection of Banking and Fintech 08:16 SoFi's Seamless Product Integration 11:01 AI and the Future of Financial Services 13:32 Customer Lifetime Value and Cross-Buy Strategy 16:10 Opportunities and Challenges in Fintech 19:11 The Importance of Regulation and Compliance 22:56 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

    24 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    What It Takes to Build a Fintech Program ft. iLEX and Spidr

    In this episode of the Galileo Financial Technologies podcast, host Scott Henderson discusses what it takes to launch a successful fintech program with industry leaders Matt Mehlman from iLEX Consulting and Ramy Serageldin from Spidr. Broadcasting from Fintech Nerdcon in Miami 2025, the conversation explores the latest trends, innovations, and the complexities of launching fintech programs. Key topics include the importance of compliance, effective vendor partnerships, operational prerequisites, emerging technologies like AI and stablecoins, and the evolving regulatory environment. The guests share valuable insights and practical advice for fintech founders, emphasizing the significance of building strong foundations, focusing on mission-driven approaches, and navigating go-to-market challenges.     00:37 Meet the Guests: Matt and Ramy   01:25 Matt's Journey in Fintech   02:42 Ramy's Path to Spidr   05:16 The Role of iLEX and Spidr   06:53 Importance of Compliance in Fintech   13:19 Navigating Regulatory Changes   24:21 Future Trends: Stablecoins and AI   28:10 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

    30 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    Debit Rewards Go First Class and Take Off featuring PYMNTS

    In this episode, Bill Kennedy, interim CEO at Galileo, joins Karen Webster of PYMNTS to unpack how Southwest Airlines and Galileo are bringing rewards to debit. They explore why consumers, especially younger generations, are turning to debit first, how loyalty economics are shifting, and what it takes for major brands to launch modern, reward-driven debit programs. Based on PYMNTS' reporting, the conversation looks at how everyday spending is becoming a new loyalty engine and what this means for the future of payments and customer engagement.

    23 min
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The Galileo Financial Technologies Podcast is your guide to exploring the exciting world of financial technology. Join us as we delve into the latest trends, innovations, and disruptions shaping the fintech landscape. Hosted by experts from Galileo Financial Technologies, each episode features insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of finance. Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a startup founder, or a curious listener, this podcast equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to navigate the ever-evolving fintech frontier.

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