BANK ON IT

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Chris Harmse, Co-founder of BVNK. BVNK brings together banks and blockchains into a single platform, enabling innovators to quickly launch new payment products. In the interview, they discuss the BVNK global payments platform that connects traditional fiat and blockchain payments. Chris provides insights into BVNK's founding story, the challenges faced in the fast-paced fintech industry, and the importance of maintaining focus while navigating growth. Chris also highlights the exciting use cases BVNK is developing, particularly in the realm of stablecoin pay

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Rhett Roberts, Co-founder & CEO of LoanPro. LoanPro is a lending and credit platform.  In this episode they chat about the creation of LoanPro and Rhett’s past startups.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Chris Harmse from BVNK. About the host: John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It’ podcast, which features over 600 epis

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Omri Yacubovich, Co-founder & CEO of LamaAI. Lama.AI is an  AI-powered loan origination platform that helps banks and financial institutions serve small and medium-sized businesses. During the interview Omri shares his background in law and accounting and how he transitioned into the tech world. Lama.AI is not his first company he built and exited (Commerce Sciences to Taboola) Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Rhett Roberts from LoanPro. About the host: John

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Siqi Chen, Co-founder & CEO of Runway. Runway is a SaaS company that offers a planning platform that allows businesses to create, manage, and share financial models and plans.  In this episode they discuss the need for a better FP&A platform that enables collaboration and strategic decision-making in finance. This is not Siqi’s first company. During their chat Siqi shared his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges he faced, including the impact of COVID-19 on his previous company.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, S

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Ruston Miles, Founder of Bluefin. Bluefin is a payment security company that specializes in payment security technologies, such as point-to-point encryption and tokenization.  In this interview they chat about Miles’s journey of his payment security company and how his diverse background in music and telecommunications influenced the creation of Bluefin. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Siqi Chen from Runway. About the host: John is the founder of ListenDeck a fu

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Tom Kang, Co-founder & CEO of Converge. Converge is an insurtech cyber MGA that brings a new type of cyber insurance solutions,  focusing on the constantly changing threat landscape while providing an agile underwriting and claims processes. One of the reasons why he created Converge in the first place was because he encountered challenges in implementing new insurance offerings while working within the constraints of a large corporate structure. The company aims to combine insurance expertise with technology and data analytics to provide comprehensive c

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Kurt Lin, Co-founder & CEO of Pinwheel.  Pinwheel is a payroll data connectivity platform.  In this episode they discuss Pinwheel's solutions to financial processes & Pinwheel's mission to simplify financial data sharing, and its evolution from serving fintech companies to traditional financial institutions.  There was a great chat  with Kurt on his personal philosophy guiding him as a CEO, focusing on personal energy management & treating the company culture as a product. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Ama

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Edward Woodford, Co-founder & CEO of Zero Hash.  Zero Hash is a B2B embedded infrastructure platform that allows any platform to integrate digital assets natively into their own customer experience. In this episode they discuss the role of crypto as a technology and its potential to disrupt multiple industries. Zero Hash focuses on the movement of value, allowing for the transfer of value between cryptocurrencies, stable coins, and fiat. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays e

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Joe Robinson, Co-founder & CEO of Hummingbird.  Hummingbird is a platform for investigating financial crime, working with financial institutions to power their investigation work and share information with law enforcement. Fraudsters and money launderers are highly professional and sophisticated, often operating like large corporations. The fight against financial crime is a constant cat-and-mouse game, with criminals finding creative ways to exploit and stay ahead of the system. Better regulations and technology adoption can help level the playing field

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with David Metz, Co-founder & CEO of Prizeout.  Prizeout is an ad-tech company that turns withdrawals into an engine for customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty..  From the inception of Prizeout to the pivot towards ad tech, David struggled trying to pivot towards a successful model. Well they did figure it out, hear that story now by listening to this interview Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Joe Robinson from Hummingbird. About the host: John is the founde

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Nelson Chu, Founder & CEO of Percent.  Percent is a platform for sourcing, structuring, syndicating, monitoring, and servicing private credit transactions.  We candidly discuss his initial reluctance towards going into fintech in the first place, the conception and early challenges of building Percent, and his leadership style fostering a stable and efficient work environment.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with David Metz from Prizeout. About the host: John is

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with John Mitchell Co-founder & CEO of Episode Six.  They talked about creating and scaling an innovative payment platform and they go in depth regarding John’s journey, starting Episode Six in Hong Kong, building and testing platforms, and early successes that led to large accounts closed crucial for scaling Episode Six.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Nelson Chu from Percent. About the host: John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video pr

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Guy Leibovitz Co-founder & CEO of Nominal. Nominal is a next-gen ERP system.  In this episode they discuss Guy’s past experience as a multi exited entrepreneur, the competitive landscape of ERP systems and challenges of developing a general ledger system.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with John Mitchell from Episode Six. About the host: John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1500 episodes

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Magnus Larsson Co-founder & CEO of Majority.  Majority is a platform for empowering immigrants through financial services and community support. Throughout their interview they discussed the hardships immigrants face, like gaining financial credibility, and from Magnus’s own experiences as a Swedish immigrant in the U.S. and they discussed Majority's growth strategy and the exciting future that brings.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Guy Leibovitz from Nomi

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Blake West & Mike Sall, Co-founders of Warbler Labs.  Blake & Mike both joined us on this episode where they discussed leveraging blockchain for financial systems, their transition from Coinbase, and learning smart contracts. They talk about their ventures like Goldfinch Protocol and Heron Finance, aiming to make cryptocurrency more accessible while addressing challenges around stablecoin regulation and banks' acceptance of digital currencies.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Arad Levertov, Co-founder & CEO of Sunbit.  Sunbit offers two products: a point-of-sale financing solution for physical locations like car dealerships and dental offices, and a next-generation credit card that allows customers to choose how they want to pay for each purchase. The company's mission is to eliminate financial waste and pass savings back to customers and merchants.  Arad went deep into the importance of customer-centricity and the role it plays in building a successful company & culture treating each customer as if they were the only cus

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Adam Jackson, Founder & CEO of Braintrust.  Braintrust is a global talent marketplace that connects knowledge workers with jobs. The difference with Braintrust is that it’s owned and controlled by the talent themselves. The platform uses a native token which they get paid with as an incentive and governance mechanism. Throughout the interview Adam discusses his experiences as an entrepreneur and the challenges and successes he has faced building multiple companies.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartR

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Zuben Mathews, Co-founder & CEO of Brigit.  During this chat Zuben shares his personal experience of financial stress as an immigrant in college and how it inspired him to create Brigit. This experience gave him the conviction to build a successful and very difficult to build fintech company.   The company has been recognized as the number one downloaded app in the financial health category.    Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Adam Jackson from Braintrust. Ab

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Lamine Zarrad, Founder & CEO of StellarFi.  In this interview John & Lamine chat about his startups before StellarFi, building Joust & Tokken and the valuable lessons Lamine learned from those startups which he used to build StellarFi.  His military experience changed him as a person and he evolved to the leader he is today.  We talk about his story and the future of credit reporting, tune in and listen.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Zuben Mathew

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you’re looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode, the host John Siracusa had a remote chat with Renaud Laplanche, Co-founder & CEO of Upgrade.  Renaud was previously CEO of Lending Club where he is also a co-founder.  In this episode we go in depth about his journey from corporate lawyer, to MatchPoint (acquired by Oracle) and Lending Club which was created in a time when peer to peer lending was not even an idea.  Today at Upgrade he’s creating something that is not obvious yet.  Throughout the interview Renaud realizes that he loves to create non-obvious things that change industries.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,