Fintech Mavericks
Fintech Mavericks
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Join fintech journalist Nicole Casperson and prolific investor Drew Glover as they chat with some of the most innovative fintech founders around. Each week, we’re diving into the strategies and insights behind scaling a business while staying true to purpose—and, of course, making a profit. Sponsored by Brex.
► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/startups
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Explores themes of business scaling, innovative fintech solutions, and maintaining purpose while achieving profitability, with episodes discussing topics such as startup banking needs and financial service innovations like Brex.
Join fintech journalist Nicole Casperson and prolific investor Drew Glover as they interview the entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries who are disrupting the financial landscape through innovative technologies and business models.
Sponsored by Brex.
► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at:
https://www.brex.com/product/business-account?ref_code=bmk_sps_1H25_fintechmav
Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into what it really takes to build financial infrastructure for billions at venture scale.
Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Shivani Siroya, Founder & CEO of Tala. Shivani has raised nearly $500M to build a financial system that serves the global majority, and Tala has now disbursed $6B+ in credit to 11M customers across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India.
She shares how 3,500 on-the-ground interviews informed Tala’s underwriting, why listening first beats “move fast” dogma, and how AI plus proprietary, real-time data can reduce bias and expand access. We also get into distribution at scale (think 750,000+ cash-in/cash-out points), tailoring credit down to the individual (choose-your-own due dates and terms), and what founders get wrong about building for emerging markets.
If you care about financial inclusion, durable unit economics, or building category-defining infrastructure, this episode is packed with insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Sponsored by Brex.
► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need.
Learn more at https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericks
Brex has teamed up with Fintech Mavericks to bring you a special offer that makes scaling your startup easier, faster, and smarter.
👉 https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericks
Whether you’re managing runway, hiring fast, or fundraising for your next round — Brex built this just for you. Get access to:
✅ Founder-friendly corporate cards
✅ Expense & spend management in one place
✅ Special perks only available to Mavericks listeners
💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.
🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY
📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takes
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🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133
🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/
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