Fintech Compliance Chronicles Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Sanjeev Menon from Madison Davis to discuss the current landscape of compliance and recruitment in the Fintech space. Sanjeev shares his extensive experience in recruiting for AML compliance and financial crime roles, touching upon his affiliations with organizations like ACAMS and Forbes. The conversation delves into the impact of political changes on regulatory compliance, the influx of regulatory talent due to layoffs, and the growing roles of AI and automation in the recruitment process. Sanjeev also provides valuable advice for compliance professionals in the job market, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with trusted recruiters.

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In this episode of the Fintech Compliance Chronicles podcast, we speak with Andrew Jamison, CEO and co-founder of Extend, a company focused on spend and expense management for the emerging middle market. Andrew shares insights from his extensive career with SAP and American Express that led to the creation of Extend in 2017. The discussion covers the pain points in B2B payments, the importance of automation, the role of partnerships with traditional banks like BMO, and compliance as a competitive advantage. Andrew also reflects on the future of embedded finance, the impact of real-time payments and AI, and offers advice for early-stage founders navigating the complex landscape of compliance in the FinTech industry. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how Extend leverages technology and strategic partnerships to simplify financial processes for SMBs, while emphasizing the importance of experience and due diligence in building a successful FinTech company.

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In this episode of the FinTech Compliance Chronicles podcast, host Zarik interviews Prashant, the leader of Fundbox, a fintech company providing embedded financial services to small businesses. Prashant shares his extensive background in technology and financial services, having held key roles at Google, Facebook, and Yahoo. He discusses the challenges and strategies of making financial services accessible to small businesses through technology, while balancing the regulatory requirements. The conversation delves into the importance of aligning incentives between the lender and the customer, the role of compliance in innovation, and how Fundbox navigates identity verification and fraud prevention. Additionally, Prashant emphasizes the necessity of integrating compliance knowledge within product teams and anticipating regulatory changes. The episode concludes with Prashant’s insights on the future of Fundbox and the broader regulatory landscape in fintech.

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AI-Powered Compliance for Acquirers and Marketplaces

In this episode, Fernando Castellanos from EverC provides an in-depth look into the company's AI and machine learning solutions for ensuring safety and compliance in the digital payment ecosystem. He discusses how EverC collaborates with the world's largest acquiring banks to screen and monitor merchants, preventing transaction laundering and regulatory violations. Fernando highlights EverC's unique technology for crawling URLs and leveraging a comprehensive data graph to reduce false positives. He also explains how the company aids marketplaces in monitoring product listings for compliance and navigating the challenges of expanding global regulations. The conversation touches on the balance between speed and accuracy in onboarding merchants and the evolving threats from sophisticated scams. Fernando concludes by discussing potential future trends in marketplace regulation and technology.

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In this episode of the Fintech Compliance Chronicles podcast, Pam Kaur and Katie Quilligan from BankTech Ventures delve into their roles and processes within the company. Pam discusses her work on the post-investment side, supporting Fintech companies in aligning their operations with banking requirements. Katie shares her perspective from the investment side, focusing on sourcing innovative solutions for community banks. They explore compliance methodologies, third-party risk management, and the future regulatory landscape. The conversation also covers the impact of AI in lending, the importance of model risk management, and a strategic partnership with the American FinTech Council. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how BankTech navigates investment in Fintech while ensuring regulatory compliance and high quality market intelligence.

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In this episode, we speak to Lauren McCollom, SVP and Head of Embedded Finance at Grasshopper, a digital bank that started in 2019 with a charter from the OCC. Named in tribute to Grace Hopper, Grasshopper is focused on serving the innovation economy and small to medium-sized businesses. Lauren explains Grasshopper's business model, which includes direct business offerings, venture capital and private equity community services, and embedded finance partnerships. She delves into the importance of compliance and risk mitigation in establishing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with FinTechs. The conversation also covers Grasshopper's strategic hiring, the impact of AI, and the current state and future of embedded finance and financial inclusion.

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In this insightful conversation held live at Fintech Meetup 2025, Laura Kornhauser shares the journey of founding Stratyfy, a company that helps financial institutions make better decisions across credit, risk, and compliance. Drawing from her experience at JP Morgan Chase and her entrepreneurial background, Laura discusses the inspiration behind Stratyfy and highlights key learning moments. The discussion covers Stratyfy's innovative offerings, especially 'Unbiased,' which aims to ensure fair and efficient decision-making. Laura emphasizes the importance of financial inclusion, smart regulation, and balancing human expertise with AI assistance to create a more equitable financial landscape.

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Chelsey Krull is the Head of Product Marketing at Pindrop, which uses AI-based IVR authentication and anti-fraud solutions to increase efficiency in call centers and stop fraudulent transactions. In her own words:
"Moving organizations from good-to-great [product marketing strategies fuels my passion for growing businesses and developing brands and new products that thrive in today’s evolving fintech marketplace.

My passion for product marketing comes from synthesizing data to create the right stories, strategies, and journeys that contribute to the bottom line.

My business acumen combined with a love for what I do is a winning combination that propels me through my professional life: completing my MBA, affording me the opportunity to collaborate alongside talented peers, and landing me in +60 countries - out of my comfort zone - and learning critical lessons on the importance of staying calm when the going gets tough.

When an organization needs to build, incite growth, or re-energize a project or launch a new product, that is my sweet spot: I thrive when my sleeves are rolled-up, the pace is fast, and the industry is highly regulated."


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Nicky Senyard is the CEO and Founder of Fintel Connect, the leading growth and performance marketing technology for the financial industry. Nicky is a 20-year pioneer and entrepreneur in performance marketing, building and exiting her first SaaS marketing tech company in 2016. Having started her career in PR and marketing, Nicky is highly invested in seeing brands successfully leverage a multi-channel marketing approach that encompasses all facets of digital, in particular, social media and influencer marketing. She and her team are on a mission to create contribution and growth for the financial industry by developing scalable, secure, marketing intelligence solutions that drive breakthrough results.


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Zarik Khan from the Fintech Compliance Chronicles talks with Dan Carmody about the upcoming Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum.


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