{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd2c5f7a6620c474d62a136/6935fcea38a11f5f3ec19dee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Shaping tomorrow's fintech and innovating for impact","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd2c5f7a6620c474d62a136/1765145792520-167ab45e-a268-4e33-92ef-4fed43f5928f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of One Vision the Fintech Fuse, we chat with <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriscastell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kristen Castell</a>, Managing Director, Fintech CAFE (Center for Accelerating Financial Equity) and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-venderlic-b6964458/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Venderlic</a>, Program Manager at CAFE.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The trio discuss the accelerator program's evolution, its focus on financial equity for low to moderate-income communities, and the transformative power of collaboration among founders. Kristen and Ryan also share insights on the impact of AI in fintech and future disruptions in financial services. Tune in to learn how CAFE is fostering mission-driven fintech innovations and supporting their founders post-program.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</p><p>01:17 Insights from the CAFE Accelerator Program</p><p>03:32 Evolution of the FinTech Ecosystem</p><p>05:32 Post-Program Support for Alumni and the Founders Circles</p><p>09:52 Mission-Driven FinTech and Challenges</p><p>13:21 The Role of AI in FinTech</p><p>17:24 Future Disruptions in Financial Services</p><p><br></p><p>#AI #Fintech #FinancialServices #FinancialInclusion #BankingIndustry&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>📍 Hot Take: “Amazing people is Number One for us.”</p><p><br></p><p>Find Kristen Castell on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriscastell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriscastell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriscastell/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Find Ryan Venderlic on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-venderlic-b6964458/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-venderlic-b6964458/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-venderlic-b6964458/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Find Theodora Lau on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 Theo’s latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: <a href=\"https://www.bankingonaibook.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bankingonaibook.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.unconventionalventures.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.unconventionalventures.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Theodora Lau"}