From worker status to interest rates, a swath of legal and macroeconomic factors force fintechs serving gig workers to pay ongoing attention to lawmakers’ intentions and decisions.
Read MoreGiven the wide range of user needs gig workers face, fintechs tend to approach the platforms they work through as a vehicle for growth, rather than opting for a B2C path.
Read MoreTo David Russell, VP of Market Intelligence at TradeStation, the economy is in the midst of a systemic—and underreported—shift.
Read MoreSignificant gaps in veteran assistance clearly exist today, with a burning need to help veterans across several fronts, including financial stability, mental health support, and housing assistance.
Read MoreGiven their relatively small size and tech budgets, credit unions are a prime target for fintechs looking to overhaul financial institutions’ tech stacks and operations. But reaching and converting many of these CUs can be a challenge.
Read MoreWith the right products that speak to their strengths, credit unions can stick around—and scale significantly.
Read MoreIn an interview with The Financial Revolutionist, Vall Herard, CEO and Co-Founder of Saifr, outlines Saifr’s mission, describes the need for AI-powered regtech, and addresses concerns about the use of AI in finance.
Read MoreNew technologies using generative AI have the potential to play an even more significant role in how fintechs market and sell their products and services.
Read MoreIn an interview with The Financial Revolutionist, Sarah Clark, Senior Vice President of Digital Identity at Mastercard, explains the end goal of Mastercard’s digital-identity project, describes the privacy and security guidelines it follows, and justifies a private actor fulfilling this function—rather than a public entity.
Read MoreIn an interview with The Financial Revolutionist, Jaimin Desai, Reconcile’s Co-Founder & CEO, shares an early-stage founder’s view on breaking into a crowded tax-solution market, describes Reconcile’s operational strategy for growth, and outlines the upcoming year for his startup.
Read MoreIn an interview with The Financial Revolutionist, Ben Borodach, April’s Co-Founder & CEO, describes the platform’s new e-filing solution, discusses the implications of a government-built filing product, and outlines regulatory changes that can improve the US taxpaying experience.
Read MoreFor accountants, Tax Day is an ongoing operational and marketing process—both satisfying clients in time for the April deadline, while also growing customer bases and revenues.
Read MoreIn an interview with The Financial Revolutionist, Navan EVP and GM Michael Sindicich describes Navan’s broadened focus on expense (not just travel), outlines the staffing decisions and strategies the company undertook during the pandemic, and explains the company’s rebranded at this stage in its journey.
Read MoreSarah Lamont is an Associate at F-Prime Capital, where she focuses on early-stage investments in fintech.
Read MoreSharon Carothers leads the SensisHealth practice after two decades of consulting and leadership positions at The Lewin Group, American Legacy Foundation (now Truth Initiative), and Booz Allen Hamilton.
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