Strategy: Do you have one? Do you stick to it? Sherry Thornsberry of ROIG Group discusses the world of consulting in the fintech space. Whether you just have an idea or you've started the journey, it might be time to consult in an expert. Come have a brew with us and learn more!

Show Notes:

Connect with Sheree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-thornsberry-a20bb023/

Learn more about The RIOG Group: https://www.theroiggroup.com/

Ready to set your compliance team up for success? Alex Baydin, founder and CEO of PerformLine, joins Trent this week from a hunting lodge in South Dakota to discuss how his RegTech company can empower your team to perform quality work while maintaining compliance with the ever-changing regulations in the finance industry. Learn how utilizing the right tools can speed up turn times and free up your team to focus on more strategic work.

Show Notes:

Follow Alex Baydin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-baydin-0608383/

Learn more about PerformLine: https://performline.com/

Discover how RegTech has changed the way we handle fraud and disputes, saves time and money, and combats the challenges of COVID-19 on the workforce. In this episode of Fintech Brews, Trent Sorbe is joined by Dave Campbell, Founder & CEO of APS, and Grant Rogers, CRO of APS. The group discusses how RegTech can automate processes to allow for better customer experiences, enhanced regulatory processes, and improve ROI on resources.

Show Notes:

APS: www.AdvantagePaymentServices.com

Dave Campbell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-campbell-392459122/

Grant Rogers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grrogers/

Today we drop another episode of Fintech Brews that we are dramatically calling the "Regulatory Reckoning" where our host Trent Sorbe sits down with Jessica Drew, General Counsel at Central Payments, Dan Quan, Co-Founder of Nevcaut Ventures, and Eric Goldberg, Partner at Akerman LLP. The group discusses all of the regulatory topics affecting the fintech industry today, including many that have been all over the headlines recently!

Show Notes -  

Eric Goldberg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericigoldberg/ 

Dan Quan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-quan-1b839834/ Director Chopra’s Prepared Remarks at Money 20/20: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/director-chopra-prepared-remarks-at-money-20-20/ 

Banking-as-a-service grows as regulators play catch-up: https://www.bankingdive.com/news/banking-as-a-service-BaaS-regulators-OCC-fintech-partnerships/634850/ 

CFPB Invokes Dormant Authority to Examine Nonbank Companies Posing Risks to Consumers: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-invokes-dormant-authority-to-examine-nonbank-companies-posing-risks-to-consumers/ 

Examining Overdraft Fees and Their Effects on Working Families: https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/examining-overdraft-fees-and-their-effects-on-working-families

In this episode our host Nikkee Rhody sat down with Elizabeth McCluskey, Head of Discovery Fund. They discuss how CMFG and the Discovery Fund are leveling the playing field for underrepresented founders. 

Show Notes - Elizabeth McCluskey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth...Discovery Fund: https://www.cmfgventures.com/discover...

In this episode our host Nikkee Rhody sat down with Kirsten Trusko, CEO & Co-Founder of Emerging Markets Coalition. They discuss Kirsten's path of being a true pioneer in the payments industry, the current and future state of cannabis banking, and the work that Payments as a Lifeline is doing to help facilitate money disbursement in times of disaster.

Today we release our second episode of the Fintech Brews & News - Women In Fintech series! In this episode our host Nikkee Rhody sat down with Snap Finance former SVP of Growth & Innovation Mylee Vigness. They discuss Mylee's experience as female fintech executive, the long-term Snap Finance and Central Payments partnership and her involvement with our Falls Fintech accelerator.   

Note - This was recorded prior to Mylee's departure from Snap Finance.  

Notes:   

Mylee LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/myleevigness/

Snap Finance Website - https://snapfinance.com/

We started a new recurring series with Fintech Brews & News called Women in Fintech, where we will be highlighting female founders, subject-matter-experts, and thought leaders in the fintech space! In our first episode in the series our host Nikkee Rhody sat down with Kathryn Petrailia, Co-Founder of Kabbage and her new fintech venture Keep Financial. They discuss Kathryn's journey as a female founder in the fintech space, her time at Kabbage, her new startup Keep Financial, and so much more.

Check out this episode of Fintech Brews & News, where our cohosts Trent Sorbe and Nikkee Rhody sit down with Darius Grandberry Founder & CEO of Falls Fintech cohort 4 alumni company Leagueswype. The group discusses the legalized sports betting market and how Leagueswype is working to solve the commissioner dilemma!   

Show Notes:  

Darius Grandberry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darius-grandberry-5048b5b0/ 

Leagueswype website: https://www.leagueswype.com/

Check out this special episode of Fintech brews & News! We are announcing that we closed on our $30M growth round led by Castle Creek with additional investment from Launchpad Capital. Co-hosts Trent Sorbe and Nikkee Rhody talk with Tony Scavuzzo, Managing Principal at Castle Creak Capital and Ryan Gilbert, Founder of Launchpad Capital about what brought the teams together and the shared vision for community banking, fintech, and the embedded finance market.Show Notes - 

Tony Scavuzzo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyscavu...

Ryan Gilbert LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvc/

Castle Creek Capital - http://castlecreek.com/

Launchpad Capital - http://www.launchpad.vc/

Central Payments Closes $30 Million Raise -http://www.prweb.com/releases/2022/08...