Why This Fintech For Couples Grabs My Attention
The hustle and bustle of the streets of New Delhi echoed throughout my hotel room when my partner, Anton, and I threw all our cash on the bed and spread it out. We looked at each other, puzzled and sweaty. It’s May in India, so the 105-degree Fahrenheit heat is settling into our bodies. At…
Read MoreWhat’s Up In Fintech
#1 How Changing Market Conditions Influence Fintech This week the founder and CEO of Silverbird, Max Faldin, wrote in Forbes about the impact of the Federal Reserve’s average inflation targeting approach on the fintech industry. He explains the connection between interest rates and inflation and how higher interest rates can lead to a shift from…
Read MoreFearless Fund Faces Lawsuit With Far-Reaching Fintech Implications
A venture capital firm focused on investing in Black women-owned businesses is currently being sued for racial discrimination. Yes, you read that right. Last week, Reuters reported that venture capital firm Fearless Fund is under fire for racial discrimination through a lawsuit filed by conservative foe Edward Blum’s organization. (The very same Edward Blum behind…
Read MoreSoFi’s Midyear Report: A Peek Into Investor Mindset
Whether you’re building a B2C, B2B, or B2B2C fintech company, keeping a finger on the pulse of consumer and investor behavior is advantageous. It’s your secret weapon that allows you to craft solutions and experiences that fit customers like a glove while giving you an understanding of their reactions to change. Insights can also help…
Read MoreWhy We Need A Thousand More Cathie Woods
In a sea of Warren Buffetts and Charlie Mungers, one money manager has risen to prominence over the last few years – Cathie Wood. As the iconic founder and CEO of ARK Invest, she has gained widespread recognition (and criticism) for her bold investment strategies grounded in her beliefs (mind you, well-researched beliefs) that emerging…
Read MoreFrom AI to DEI: Fintech Is Femme’s Summer
Traveling to Asia and Europe this summer, I experienced a drastic change in temperature – from an intense 105-degree heat in India to the mild Spring weather of Amsterdam. But, the journey was worth it as I gained invaluable insights into the ever-evolving fintech space and chronicled all the knowledge I’ve gathered during the summer…
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