BANK ON IT

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Brandon Krieg, co-founder and CEO at Stash.  Stash, is a well known investment platform that’s simplified, for everyone.  Before Stash, Brandon was a co-founder & partner of EdgeTrade, which was acquired by Knight Capital in 2008.  Brandon’s origin story is filled with hard work, ups, downs, focus and determination. Building Stash was in no way easy, but with over 3,000,000 accounts today, it was worth every drop of sweat that went into building it.  Hear the whole story here.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday’s episode with

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Chris Hurn, Founder and CEO at Fountainhead Commercial Capital.  Fountainhead, specializes in SBA 504 loans for small businesses.  This is not Chris’s first company, during the interview Chris shares his experience on rebuilding his business from scratch and raising venture funding of $23,000,000 to date.     Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday’s episode with Brandon Krieg from Stash. About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency f

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Gil Beyda, Managing Director at Comcast Ventures & Genacast Ventures.   Gil is a seasoned entrepreneur turned VC. Genacast investments are towards companies in the Blockchain space. Genacast was created by Gil in partnership with Comcast. Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio  to hear Next Tuesday’s episode with Chris Hurn from Fountainhead Commercial Capital. About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Michael Ou, CEO, CoolbitX and chairman, SmartDisplayer Tech. CoolbitX has received $13 million in funding to date from investors such as SBI Group, SBI Group began in 1999 as SoftBank Investment, a division of Softbank. Softbank founder Masayoshi Son considered to be one of the top investors in the world, invested early in companies such as AliBaba and Flipkart.  CoolBitX has a mobile hardware wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, and ERC20 Tokens. AML and KYC is baked into the product by providing crypto exchanges with physical wallet to mail to customers.   Tune in and Listen.   Subsc

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Joe Maxwell, Managing Partner, FINTOP Capital. FINTOP comprises financial tech entrepreneurs and founders who invest in well-managed fintechs.  During Joe's time as an operator, he's had three successful company exits and now helps entrepreneurs similarly succeed.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Michael Ou from CoolBitX.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services indus

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jeff Martin and Lee Farabaugh, co- founders of Core10. Core10 is a Full-service Fintech Software Solutions company with 100% U.S. located talent.  While many companies outsource IT work overseas, Core10 doesn’t. Their talent pool comes from Nashville, Huntington and West Virginia.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Joe Maxwell from FINTOP Capital.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the fi

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Carl Ryden, CEO and co-founder, PrecisionLender. PrecisionLender, is a technology company providing commercial lenders with data tools and analytics.  Culture and solving a major pain point for commercial lenders is what makes the company a profitable one.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Lee Farabaugh and Jeff Martin from Core10.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial service

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder, Policygenius. Policygenius, is an insurtech located in NYC that has raised about $51 million to date. Before Policygenius, Jennifer was at McKinsey & Company.  It was a tough road to go from McKinsey & Company to building Policygenius. Investor's weren't easily buying-in during their seed ~ series A. Today, they're well funded and profitable, but, it wasn’t always that way.    Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Carl Ryden from PrecisionLender.   About the host:   John i

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Kendrick Nguyen, CEO and co-founder, Republic. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in startups and ICOs.  Kendrick, was general counsel at Angelist, as we know caters investments to super high net worth individuals.  But ever since the Jobs Act, which lowered the dollar amounts and the qualification of an investor, created opportunity for business model of republic.   Their second year enjoyed 10x growth.  Where at least 50% of funding goes to woman founders.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Farhan Ahmad, CEO and Founder, Bento for Business.  Bento is a modern business banking platform providing simple and elegant financial solutions for SMBs, combining prepaid card and online software to control employee expenses.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Kendrick Nguyen from Republic.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s a highly sought after fint

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.  You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Rashmi Melgiri, co-founder at CoverWallet.    CoverWallet, is an online platform that offers insurance management services to its clients.  It has raised $28.3 million to date from investors such as Union Square Ventures.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Farhan Ahmad from Bento for Business.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s a highly sought afte

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Hendrik Bartel, co-founder & CEO at TruValue Labs.    TruValue Labs is a technology company leveraging advances in AI to analyze big data in real-time, providing analytics from sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues at the speed of current events a tool needed for business and investment decision-making.  Hendrik is a well respected, seasoned, entrepreneur.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursday's episode with Rashmi Melgiri from CoverWallet.   About the host:   John is the host of

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Chris Sugden, managing partner at Edison Partners.   Edison Partners is a well respected VC with over 180 exits and 43 active companies in their portfolio. Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Hendrik Bartel from TruValue Labs.   About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Katya Dorozhkina, founding partner at Starta Ventures.  Starta Ventures, funds and accelerates European startup founders into the U.S/global market. Immigration, sparks and helps fuel innovation.  This is the side of immigration that helps make our world be a better, more innovative place.  During this episode they chat about some interesting portfolio companies and successful exits.  Plus, funding them through the Starta Ventures hybrid crypto/fiat fund.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Chris Sugden from Edison Par

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Charles Delingpole, founder and CEO at ComplyAdvantage. ComplyAdvantage, has built a global proprietary database on AML risk exposures covering sanctions and watch lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and adverse media.  From 1999 - 2006 he was the founder & CEO of The Student Room, which currently has 1.1 million members.  He co-founded Marketinvoice and has an interesting view on solving big yet very hard problems.        Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Katya Dorozhkina from Starta Ventures.   Ab

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Mark Casady, Founder & General Partner at Vestigo Ventures.  Vestigo Ventures is a seed, and early-stage venture capital firm, that invests in technology companies focused on financial services. Their team has deep financial industry expertise and an association with Cogo Labs that allows them to assess both the technology and investment opportunity.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Charles Delingpole from Comply Advantage.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recor

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with amazing fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the amazing stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Angela Ceresnie, CEO at Climb Credit.  Climb Credit is a lending company that works with schools that improves the lives of their students and provides specialized student loans to those students. Angela has grown her career at AMEX, then CITI, co-founded Orchard Platform, advised at Even Financial and then joined Climb Credit in 2016.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Mark Casady  from Vestigo Ventures.   About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpent

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with amazing fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the amazing stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Ben Cukier, Partner at Centana Growth Partners.  Centana Growth invests in fintech and enterprise technology and recently ranked on an Institutional Investor fintech finance 40 list.  Some of their current investments are Alaia Capital, Quantitative Brokers, and Sentieo to name a few from the full list.  Ben discussed his story, investment methodology and his thoughts on being the lead investor.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursday's episode with Angela Ceresnie from Climb Credit.   About the host:  John is the host of the twice-

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with amazing fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the amazing stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jane Leung, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer at Scenic Advisement. Scenic is an investment bank created for today's late-stage private companies and the people who build and fund them.  During the interview she stated that companies are staying private longer and they discussed the investment trends currently available due to this.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursday's episode with Ben Cukier from Centana Growth Partners   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at off

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with amazing fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the amazing stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Radek Barnert, CEO & Co-Founder at WeConvene. WeConvene has a unique approach to helping organizations in need of a better way to manage corporate access meetings.  Corporate access meetings happen all day, everyday to the tune of 200,000,000 annually and those meetings are manually booked by highly paid agents, causing a lot of waste of time/money.  Radek had seen this problem first hand 4 years ago and wanted to do something about it, the only problem being that he was too early and growth was slow early on. Today, they book thousands of meetings monthly and are growing month over month.  They’ve raised $15.7