PitchIt Todd Anderson

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.

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Without further ado, I present Kelly Fryer, Executive Director of the FinTech Sandbox.

Episode highlights include
Kelly'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 LinkedIn
Connect with Fintech Sandbox on LinkedIn
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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.

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Without further ado, I present the finals of PitchIt 2023. I hope you enjoy the show.
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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: todd@fintechnexus.com.

Without further ado, I present Gavin Nachbar, Co-Founder & CEO of Column Tax. I hope you enjoy the show.

Episode highlights include
Column Tax founder storyWhy taxes are so complicatedTax educationAPI accountantThe lack of innovation in the tax marketEmbedded financeRaising capitalAnd much more…Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Connect with Column Tax on LinkedIn
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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: todd@fintechnexus.com.

Without 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 LinkedIn
Connect with TabaPay on LinkedIn
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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: todd@fintechnexus.com.

Without 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 LinkedIn
Connect with Sachin on LinkedIn
Connect with Oscilar on LinkedIn
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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 2
AscentCalqueUplinqNeofinDebbieGlideLamaAIThe People's CardVC Judges include - Citi Ventures, JAM FINTOP, Team8, Prosus, BankTech Ventures, CMFG Ventures, Sutton Bank.
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