Fintech Mavericks – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ Recorded live from Brex HQ in NYC, we’re kicking off Women’s History Month with a powerhouse convo about disruption, innovation, and the future of fintech.

Hosted by fintech journalist and Fintech Is Femme founder Nicole Casperson, alongside Drew Glover, co-founder of Fiat Growth, this episode brings together two incredible founders who are flipping their industries on their heads:

✨ Eve Halimi, Co-founder & CEO of Alinea Invest—empowering Gen Z women to take control of their wealth, with over 90% female users and explosive growth.

✨ Christie Horvath, Founder & CEO of Wagmo—revolutionizing pet wellness and insurance to help pet parents navigate the wild world of pet care.

From scaling their startups to breaking down barriers in fintech, Eve and Christie dish out their best founder advice, share the highs and lows of building and scaling with purpose, and reveal what it really takes to be a Fintech Maverick.

Don’t miss it—this one’s packed with insights for anyone looking to disrupt the status quo and scale a fintech business.

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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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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📢 What happens when a bank insider becomes one of fintech’s boldest builders and most trusted voices?

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy at Sardine, and the mind behind some of fintech’s most influential platforms - from Fintech Insider to Fintech Brainfood.

Simon’s journey spans traditional finance, blockchain R&D at Barclays, co-founding the game-changing 11:FS, and now shaping strategy at Sardine. He’s advised regulators, launched top-rated podcasts, and helped define the conversation around what fintech can and should be.

In this episode, Simon shares how storytelling fuels strategy, why authenticity beats hype, and what founders need to know when building in complex spaces like fraud, compliance, and infrastructure. From industry evolution to podcast revelations, it's a masterclass in what it means to think big and build smarter.

Whether you're a fintech founder, content creator, or just someone who loves to nerd out on where this space is headed, this conversation is packed with insight, clarity, and a whole lot of candor.

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.

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

📱What if the key to closing the wealth gap starts with teaching kids how to save, spend, and invest—before they even hit high school?

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Tanya Van Court, Founder and CEO of Goalsetter, the award-winning fintech platform empowering families to build generational wealth through financial literacy.

Tanya’s path to fintech wasn’t typical—she went from leading digital strategy at Nickelodeon to building a banking and education app that puts kids and parents at the center. With innovative features like “Learn Before You Burn” debit cards and gamified quizzes, Goalsetter is helping families form healthy financial habits that stick.

Tanya shares how her personal story inspired the company’s mission, why financial education should be a cornerstone of equity work, and how she’s scaling a purpose-first business in a competitive space. From product vision to fundraising, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to build fintech for the next generation.

If you're a parent, founder, educator, or someone who believes in the power of purpose, this episode will challenge, inspire, and energize you.

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.

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

💳 What if businesses could launch their own digital wallets to keep customers engaged and drive new revenue?

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Sophia Goldberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Ansa, the payments startup redefining how merchants interact with their customers. Since launching in 2022, Ansa has been making waves, earning a spot on The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups of 2023. Their stored value wallet solution is giving businesses a powerful way to boost retention and increase revenue.

Sophia, a self-proclaimed “payments nerd”, is also the author of The Field Guide to Global Payments, a best-selling book on how money moves worldwide. Named one of American Banker’s Innovators of the Year 2024 and NYC Fintech Women’s Inspiring Fintech Females of 2023, she’s a true leader in the fintech space. In this episode, she breaks down her founder journey, how Ansa raised nearly $20M (with 95% of Series A investors being female!), and how she’s scaling a mission-driven business in a competitive landscape.

If you're an entrepreneur, fintech builder, or payments enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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.

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

💸 What if getting paid instantly was the norm?

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Stephany Kirkpatrick, Founder & CEO of Orum, the company redefining how money moves with instant access to all major payment rails. Since launching in 2019, Orum has raised $82M+ and built an API that enables seamless, real-time payouts for businesses and consumers alike.

With a background as a Certified Financial Planner and the daughter of an immigrant, Stephany’s mission is deeply personal: ensuring that financial access is no longer a privilege but a standard. She shares the pivotal moments that fueled Orum’s growth, how she tackled early-stage challenges, and what it takes to scale a purpose-driven fintech in an ultra-competitive space.

If you're an entrepreneur, fintech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of money movement, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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.

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

🎧 Hit play and learn from one of fintech’s most visionary leaders!

🚀 Fintech Mavericks is back with another game-changing conversation!

In this episode, Nicole Casperson (Fintech Is Femme) and Drew Glover (Fiat Growth) sit down with Hussein Fazal, Co-founder & CEO of Super.com, the mobile commerce giant that’s reshaping travel, retail, and fintech.

What started as a simple hotel deal app has exploded into a savings-driven platform with 30M+ users, $2B+ in sales, and $150M+ in funding. Hussein’s journey is a masterclass in scaling, from bootstrapping his first company (Ad Parlor, which later sold for $100M+) to building Super.com into a fintech powerhouse. Don’t miss this deep dive into what it takes to build, scale, and disrupt like a true Fintech Maverick.

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.

Follow the hosts:

Follow Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/

Follow Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/

Hit play and join the conversation! 🚀

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, to talk about bold pivots, purpose-driven leadership, and the future of wealth for women.

Since joining Ellevest in 2017, when the company had just $40 million AUM, Emily has helped scale the platform to over $2 billion, all while staying rooted in one mission: getting more money in the hands of women.

Emily unpacks Ellevest’s recent decision to sunset its robo-advisory product and transition clients to Betterment, allowing the firm to double down on high-impact wealth management and financial planning. From leading through industry shifts to helping women navigate the Great Wealth Transfer, this conversation dives into what it means to serve a generation of women demanding more values alignment, financial clarity, and control over their legacies.

Plus, Emily shares stories from the early startup days, her biggest leadership lessons, and what it felt like to leave corporate life behind to help build something that could change the world.

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.

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice, for a powerful live conversation recorded at the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit at The Times Center Mainstage.

Elizabeth has helped grow Hello Alice into a $130 million fintech platform serving over 1.5 million small business owners—providing access to capital, education, and community to the entrepreneurs who need it most. Under her leadership, the company has distributed more than $50 million in grants, built partnerships across sectors, and stood firm in its mission, even in the face of public and political backlash.

In this episode, Elizabeth opens up about leading through black swan events—from navigating pandemic-era uncertainty to becoming the target of a high-profile anti-DEI lawsuit. She shares how her team stayed grounded using a decision-making matrix, why Hello Alice doubled down on inclusion instead of retreating, and what today’s founders actually need from fintech.

Plus, she reflects on what she’s most proud of, what she’s building next, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

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.

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover kick off Season 2 with none other than Adam Nash, Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy—a platform transforming how we think about giving.

From leading product at LinkedIn to scaling Wealthfront into a major fintech player, Adam has long been at the intersection of innovation and impact. Now, with Daffy, he’s bringing that expertise to charitable giving—designing a platform that makes generosity easier and habitual.

In this conversation, Adam breaks down why donor-advised funds are the future of giving, how behavioral economics shaped Daffy’s product design, and why giving should be as seamless as saving or investing. He also shares how Daffy is opening up access to modern philanthropic tools, making them available to everyday donors, not just the ultra-wealthy.

Plus, he offers candid advice for early-stage founders, reflects on the future of fintech and crypto in philanthropy, and explains why purpose and profitability are no longer mutually exclusive.

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 Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/fintechmavericks

Follow the hosts:

🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!