Alec Abdul-Rahim is working at the intersection of finance and specialization.

At Column Bank, he focuses on vertical solutions—helping build tailored financial infrastructure for specific industries instead of relying on outdated, one-size-fits-all banking systems.

In this conversation, we break down what vertical banking actually means, why traditional financial models are starting to fall behind, and how embedded finance is changing the way companies operate and scale.

Alec shares insights from inside one of the most forward-thinking banks in fintech, including how Column is enabling companies to take more control of their financial stack—and why the future of banking will look a lot more like software.

If you’re a founder, operator, or just curious where fintech is headed, this episode gives a clear look at the systems quietly reshaping business behind the scenes.