Between Builds

Tiffany Haynes

Between Builds is about the murky middle, that charged space between two bright moments when everything is in motion. For some, it's a quiet season to regroup; for others, it's a bold leap into something new or a complete reimagining. The 'next' looks different for everyone, but it's always an intentional build. In Season 1, we focus on fintech founders. Through candid, layered conversations with remarkable people, we explore what's taking shape, what's evolving, what's becoming the foundation for what comes next, and how they navigate it all.

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  1. 2월 13일

    Fintech with Heart: Translating Power Between Banks and Venture

    In this episode of Between Builds, Tiffany sits down with Pam Kaur, a powerhouse in Fintech who operates at the high-stakes intersection of banking, venture capital, and platform leadership. Pam currently leads platform at Alloy Labs and was recently honored by NYC Fintech Women as one of the "Inspiring Fintech Females of 2025." But as Pam explains, her journey isn't just a collection of impressive titles—it’s a masterclass in the "unlearning" required to lead with conviction. From her upbringing as a child of immigrants where "women should be seen and not heard," to navigating male-dominated boardrooms where she was once told she’d be the "prettiest boss," Pam has had to fight to keep her voice from shrinking. Tiffany and Pam dive deep into: Fintech with Heart: Why Pam traded her dream of being a fashion editor for computer science, and how her Substack is humanizing an industry often blinded by transactions.The "Hostess" Mindset: How Pam uses her platform to open doors for others, acting as a translator between founders’ lived realities and VCs’ financial goals.Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Managing the tension of having a voice in rooms where you weren’t designed to be, and the power of being willing to be wrong.The Power of the Ask: Why women often struggle to bridge the gap between personal friendship and professional networking, and how to stop "shrinking" out of fear of asking for too much.This conversation is for anyone sitting in their own "between" season—learning to trust their intuition, advocate for their worth, and step into the arena even when imposter syndrome is screaming the loudest.

    28분
  2. 1월 23일

    When a Newsletter Becomes Infrastructure: Nik Milanovic on Building the Fintech Nervous System

    Most media stories skip what happens when a “side project” becomes the backbone of an entire industry. This one lives there. Nik Milanović didn’t set out to build fintech’s connective tissue. This Week in Fintech started as a simple weekly write-up - habit, a curiosity, a way to make sense of what was happening in the market. But somewhere between the late-night drafts, the exploding inbox, and the growing community, it turned into infrastructure: 10 newsletters, multiple podcasts, a global team, and now a 1,000-person conference shaping the future of stablecoins. But when your project becomes a platform, what does it demand from you? And who do you have to become to sustain it? In this Between Builds episode, Tiffany and Nik step into the in-between years when your public persona grows faster than your comfort zone, when parasocial expectations collide with introversion, and when the “mess in the kitchen” forces you to build a team that can do things you no longer have time to touch. Nik shares the discipline of saying no when everything looks like an opportunity, and why pressure is still a privilege. Tiffany brings her operator lens, exploring the chaos, identity shifts, and internal recalibration that define every founder’s quiet evolution. This is a story about building something bigger than yourself, unlearning the instinct to do everything alone, and trusting the next chapter long before you can see where it leads.

    44분
  3. 2025. 12. 24.

    Building While Becoming: Motherhood, Leadership, and the Work We Don’t Talk About

    In this episode of Between Builds, Tiffany sits down with Liang Zhao, CEO of Vansary and one of fintech’s most sought-after strategic communicators, for a candid look at what it really takes to lead, build, and show up in an industry that never slows down. They explore the professional realities behind the personal ones: how postpartum reshapes leadership style, how founders and operators navigate visibility while juggling childcare, why authenticity has become a competitive advantage in PR, and what it means to build a career with both ambition and boundaries. Liang shares how becoming a mother intensified her clarity as a CEO, how community support translates into better decision-making at work, and why transparency has become central to how she leads teams and clients. At its core, this episode is about working smarter, leading with intention, and recognizing that the “messy middle” isn’t a setback but the real operating environment for modern builders. What You’ll HearHow postpartum experiences influence leadership, communication, and executive presenceWhy authenticity is now a strategic asset in PR and fintechThe hidden decision-making load working moms carry — and how it impacts performanceHow founders balance visibility, client demands, and real-life constraintsWhy community support systems matter professionally, not just personallyThe surprising link between creativity (yes, even cooking) and better leadership clarityThe mindset shift from perfectionism to progress — and why it accelerates careers

    39분

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Between Builds is about the murky middle, that charged space between two bright moments when everything is in motion. For some, it's a quiet season to regroup; for others, it's a bold leap into something new or a complete reimagining. The 'next' looks different for everyone, but it's always an intentional build. In Season 1, we focus on fintech founders. Through candid, layered conversations with remarkable people, we explore what's taking shape, what's evolving, what's becoming the foundation for what comes next, and how they navigate it all.