Wharton FinTech Podcast

Wharton Fintech Podcast
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Wharton FinTech Podcast

Connecting you with the people, companies, and ideas revolutionizing global financial services. Our guests are the leading fintech founders, investors, and thinkers in the world. Subscribe and follow us for more FinTech content by searching @whartonfintech on your preferred platform!

  1. Blumberg Capital Founder & Managing Partner, David J. Blumberg - Partnership & Innovation From Inception Through Exit

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    Blumberg Capital Founder & Managing Partner, David J. Blumberg - Partnership & Innovation From Inception Through Exit

    In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Blumberg, Founder and Managing Partner of Blumberg Capital. David shares his journey from his early days in venture capital to building a leading early-stage investment firm, with a deep dive into his rules of thumb in identifying and supporting groundbreaking technologies from inception through exit. Tune in to hear about: - The impacts of technological evolution on early-stage venture investing - The expectations for funds to provide value beyond capital and to foster strong ecosystems to drive success - David’s long-term vision for Blumberg Capital and how to stay ahead of the curve in identifying and nurturing the next wave of innovation

    39 min
  2. Altamont Capital Partners MD, Sam Gaynor - Investing Across Insurance & The Accelerant Risk Exchange

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    Altamont Capital Partners MD, Sam Gaynor - Investing Across Insurance & The Accelerant Risk Exchange

    In today's episode, Ben Newman sits down with Sam Gaynor, managing director at Altamont Capital Partners, for an insightful conversation on investing across the insurance landscape. Sam shares his path to private equity, how Altamont navigates the complexity of investing in insurance businesses, and his perspective on when it makes sense to build vs. buy a company. Tune in to hear about: - Why private equity has traditionally shied away from insurance—and why Altamont is leaning in - Altamont’s investment in Accelerant, a risk exchange transforming the specialty insurance value chain through advanced data ingestion, transparency, and analytics - Altamont’s approach to de novo financial services investments

    50 min
  3. Coinstar CEO, Kevin McColly - Reimagining The Role Of Physical Cash In A Digital Age

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    Coinstar CEO, Kevin McColly - Reimagining The Role Of Physical Cash In A Digital Age

    In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, for a conversation on the evolving role of cash in a digital world. Kevin shares his journey at Coinstar from financial analyst to CEO and how the well-known coin giant is making moves into financial innovations by bridging the gap between physical and digital finance. Tune in to hear about: • How Coinstar is expanding into cryptocurrency and digital wallets • The role of cash in an increasingly digital economy and what that means for financial accessibility • Kevin’s perspective on the future of fintech, innovation, and adapting to changing consumer behaviors

    25 min
  4. Orum Founder & CEO, Stephany Kirkpatrick - The $80 Trillion Opportunity To Make Money Move

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    Orum Founder & CEO, Stephany Kirkpatrick - The $80 Trillion Opportunity To Make Money Move

    In today’s episode, Djavaneh Bierwirth and Kimberly Zhang welcome Stephany Kirkpatrick, the Founder and CEO of Orum, for an exciting discussion about the future of payments, entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in financial infrastructure. Stephany shares her journey as a non-technical founder, her mission to transform how money moves, and her perspective on the evolving U.S. payments landscape. Tune in to hear about: • The $80 trillion opportunity to make money move by modernizing payments infrastructure • How Orum is simplifying and accelerating payments with unified API-based solutions • The challenges and advantages of being a solo, non-technical founder in the fintech space • Stephany’s vision for the future of payment orchestration and how faster payments will redefine business operations

    38 min
  5. Cambrian Ventures GP, Rex Salisbury - How To Build In Fintech & The Exciting Landscape Ahead

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    Cambrian Ventures GP, Rex Salisbury - How To Build In Fintech & The Exciting Landscape Ahead

    In today's episode, Jackson Ellis hosts Rex Salisbury, a solo General Partner at Cambrian Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on early stage fintech investments. Tune in to hear about: - How to build a fintech community - How AI will impact fintech - How the new administration may impact the fintech landscape

    50 min
  6. Head of VISA Ventures, David Rolf - Building At The Intersection of Emerging Markets & Trends

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    Head of VISA Ventures, David Rolf - Building At The Intersection of Emerging Markets & Trends

    In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Rolf, the Head of Visa Ventures, for a fascinating discussion on technology, investing, and the payments industry. David shares his journey as both a father and a leader of one of the most strategic investment arms in fintech, and shares his thoughts on VISA Venture's unique position as well as emerging markets and technologies that are already making waves. Tune in to hear about: - How Visa Ventures partners with startups to drive innovation beyond traditional venture capital - The key attributes Visa looks for in AI and other applied technologies - David’s insights on balancing innovation with regulation, staying informed in a fast-evolving field, and anticipating the future of fintech investing

    40 min
  7. Fundbox CEO, Prashant Fuloria - Democratizing SMB Financing & Leveraging AI For Accessible Capital

    11/12/2024

    Fundbox CEO, Prashant Fuloria - Democratizing SMB Financing & Leveraging AI For Accessible Capital

    In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Fundbox – an embedded working capital platform transforming the way small and medium-sized businesses access and manage capital. With a career spanning leadership roles at Google, Facebook, and Yahoo, Prashant brings deep expertise in product innovation and a passion for empowering SMBs through smarter financial solutions. Tune in to hear about: - What sets Fundbox apart as a seamless, AI-driven embedded working capital platform - How advanced AI and data analytics are reshaping SMB lending - Prashant's personal journey through academia and tech innovation

    37 min
  8. Odynn Founder & CEO, John Taylor Garner - Building an Embedded Loyalty & Fintech Next-Gen Program Manager

    19/11/2024

    Odynn Founder & CEO, John Taylor Garner - Building an Embedded Loyalty & Fintech Next-Gen Program Manager

    In today's episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts John Taylor Garner, the Founder and CEO of Odynn - an embedded loyalty and fintech next-gen program manager that is transforming the way banks and fintechs engage with their customers through smart loyalty solutions. With a background in volatility trading and a passion for travel and rewards, John brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the loyalty space. Tune in to hear about: - The early challenges and milestones of building Odynn, and the lessons learned along the way - What sets Odynn apart as a holistic loyalty optimization platform - How AI and machine learning are driving a new era of customer loyalty solutions - The future of customer retention and emerging trends in the banking and fintech sectors

    33 min
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Connecting you with the people, companies, and ideas revolutionizing global financial services. Our guests are the leading fintech founders, investors, and thinkers in the world. Subscribe and follow us for more FinTech content by searching @whartonfintech on your preferred platform!

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  • Création
    Wharton Fintech Podcast
  • Années d’activité
    2015 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    497
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