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Brandis DeSimone, Head of Data Sales at Nasdaq, understands the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. In a special episode of my podcast Humans of Fintech, recorded live at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, Brandis shares her inspiring experience of pursuing her dream of making a mark in the fintech industry…

In a world that often feels like it’s stuck on repeat, where traditional venture capital funding remains heavily skewed towards a select few, fintech company Capchase is turning the tide. In case you don’t know, Capchase provides financing solutions for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies and is making waves with its 2021 initiative to provide non-dilutive capital…

Silicon Valley Bank’s crash in Europe led to HSBC scooping up the UK side of SVB (in under a weekend) and First Citizens Bank jumping in (later in March) to acquire the US arm.  It was a weekend that shook up the world of fintech across the globe.  Now that things have started to settle,…

Being a fintech founder is extra challenging these days. On the one hand, the more brutal economic environment is the best time to put your head down and build. On the other hand, founders have to pivot to prioritize profitability and sustainability at all costs.  So for today, I’m breaking down 5 key themes that…

It’s one thing to say your organization supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It’s another to build a strategy that brings that vision to life.  While investing in this work is rewarding — and challenging — at any stage, a critical time to jump in is when your organization is at the early stages of…