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 Mo Al Adham, Founder & CEO of Frec. Frec offers a suite of automated self-service products to simplify sophisticated investment products traditionally only available via wealth managers, including direct indexing, portfolio lines of credit, and high-yield treasury. Optimizing for both returns and tax savings, Frec Direct Indexing is one of the first direct-to-consumer solutions that enables customers to track S&P indices – delivering the benefits of index investing, with added tax savings and customization. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Wayne Slavin, Co-founder & CEO of Sure. Sure is an embedded insurance technology company that powers API-based digital insurance programs for global brands and insurance carriers. Wayne emphasized the shift towards distributing insurance through non-insurance companies. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Mo Al Adham from Frec. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Rick Song, Co-founder & CEO of Persona. Persona enables businesses to verify customer identities. During the interview, Rick shares his transition from working at Square to starting Persona and the role his co-founder played in the decision. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Wayne Slavin from Sure. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Kyle Mack, Co-founder & CEO of Middesk. Middesk is an identity platform that automates business verification and underwrites decisions. In this interview they discuss the challenges of business identity verification and the importance of data quality in the onboarding process for small businesses. Kyle shares his previous experience at Checkr and how that helped influence the creation of Middesk. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Rick Song from Persona. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Eyal Lifshitz, Co-founder & CEO of Bluevine. Eyal, had a successful career as an engineer and a venture capitalist. What compelled him to leave venture and become an entrepreneur? In this interview Eyal shares the story behind starting Bluevine and what’s his emotional connection was to create a digital banking platform for small businesses. He discusses the evolution of company culture as Bluevine continues to grow and employs over 500 people + raised over $700 million in debt and equity. We are taking a break for the holidays, subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday January 9th episode with Kyle Mack from Middesk. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Ioan Iacob, Co-founder & CEO of Flow X.AI. FLOWX.AI wraps and orchestrates legacy systems, allowing enterprises to create web and mobile front-ends for mission-critical business flows. During the chat they discuss the transformative potential of multi-agent AI technology in the banking and financial services sector. Ioan shares insights on the evolution of FlowX.AI, the transition from consulting to product development, and the importance of hiring individuals who bring in new knowledge to the organization to make this transition efficient and effective. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Eyal Lifshitz from Bluevine. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Ximena Aleman , Co-founder & Co-CEO of Prometeo. Prometeo is a fintech infrastructure company connecting global corporations with financial institutions in Latin America and the United States. They focus on banking (APIs). And their technology provides access to a network with over 500 connections to 283 financial institutions across 11 countries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Ioan Iacob from Flow X. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Burgess, Multi exit entrepreneur & President of SnippMedia. He was a founder and exited Linkable Networks, Founder of Third Screen (acq by Aol/Time Warner) & founder of EchoMedia (acq by SoftBank) SnippMedia is an SKU level rewards program and in his role as president he is responsible for leading SnippMedia’s new Payments Media Network. In this interview they discuss the difference between growing your own startup from scratch compared to starting one within a larger more established company. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Ximena Aleman from Prometeo. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Rashmi Melgiri, Co-founder & CEO of Functional Finance. Functional Finance is a fintech platform that enables insurance operators to manage billing, financing, and other aspects of money transfer. Rashmi is a co-founder of CoverWallet which was acquired back in 2019 by AON. In this interview they chat about her past acquisition, what she's learned and what’s going on with her newest venture. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Tom Burgess from SnippMedia. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 Peter Sever, Co-founder of Sumsub. Sumsub is a verification platform to secure the whole user journey, with customizable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention solutions. Peter shares his journey from his educational background in computer graphics to the evolution of Sumsub, highlighting the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way. He started his business with his brothers Andrew & Jacob. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Rashmi Melgiri from Functional Finance. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 payouts, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout their entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Peter Sever from Sumsub. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Omri Yacubovich from LamaAI. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 cyber insurance solutions. A childhood experience taught Tom the importance of not panicking in difficult situations. He also discusses how he applies this lesson to his decision-making process as a CEO. Tom highlights the calmness and focus he maintains when faced with potential 'green bus moments' (from his childhood story) and emphasizes the importance of aligning decisions with core values. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Ruston Miles from Bluefin. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Tom Kang from Converge. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 episode with Kurt Lin from Pinwheel. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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. Hummingbird injects creativity into fighting financial crime through well-designed tools. Hummingbird has evolved from focusing on suspicious activity reporting to expanding into different investigation capabilities. Building Hummingbird has had its highs and lows, but the mission to fight financial crime keeps the team motivated. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Edward Woodford from Zero Hash. 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

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 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 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium