Fintech Impact

By Jason PereiraBusiness

Fintech Impact episodes

November 04, 2025 Episode 400 with Julia Carreon | E400
In this milestone episode of FinTech Impact, Jason Pereira celebrates the 400th episode with special guest Julia Carreon. Julia, a respected executive with over 25 years of experience in financial services, discusses her impressive career and her stance on digital transformation within the industry. She highlights her notable achievements, including leading digital initiatives at Wells Fargo and Citibank. The discussion delves into the challenges of implementing AI and innovative technologies in traditional banking systems, the importance of execution, and the complexities of integrating new technologies in an industry hampered by outdated systems and organizational bureaucracy. Julia also shares her views on the pitfalls of the robo-advisor hype and the importance of proper onboarding processes. This episode offers a candid, in-depth look at what it takes to drive real change in financial services.
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40 min
October 28, 2025 Influence Snapshot with Matt Halloran | E399
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira welcomes Matthew Halloran, co-founder of ProudMouth. ProudMouth has become a leading podcast platform for financial advisors, helping them develop and broadcast their voices. They recently introduced Influence Snapshot, a tool designed to identify marketing gaps and boost an advisor's influence. Matt and Jason delve into the importance of niche marketing, detailed content strategies, and the impact of consistent branding. They also explore how Influence Snapshot can provide key insights into areas such as audience targeting, brand credibility, and content synergy. Join them for an informative conversation on enhancing advisory practices through effective content marketing.
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29 min
October 21, 2025 Cache with Srikanth Narayan & Wesley Gray | E398
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Periera interviews Srikanth Narayan, CEO of Cache, and Wesley Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect and ETF Architect. The discussion centers around their collaborative effort to bring sophisticated financial solutions, specifically 351 and exchange funds, to a broader audience. They delve into the workings of Cache, a modern brokerage for concentrated stock positions, and Alpha Architect's focus on creating tax-efficient ETFs. This episode highlights the challenges of concentrated stock holdings and how these innovative financial products can help mitigate risk and promote diversification. Together, they emphasize the importance of financial education and transparency in making these solutions accessible to more investors. Tune in to learn how Cache is revolutionizing the financial landscape.
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26 min
October 14, 2025 Ansel Health with Veer Gidwaney | E397
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Veer Gidwaney, CEO and founder of Ansel Health, a company providing innovative supplemental health insurance designed to cover 13,000 medical conditions with automatic claims processing. Veer explains the motivation behind starting Ansel Health, emphasizing the need to ease financial burdens caused by medical events thanks to high deductibles in traditional health plans. He details how Ansel Health differentiates itself from incumbents by offering a broader range of coverage and simplified, automated claims, leading to higher utilization and customer satisfaction. Veer also discusses the company's focus on delivering value to end users and the significant challenges faced in changing industry perspectives on health insurance. Employers and employees can learn how Ansel Health aims to create a hassle-free experience and potentially ease the burden on HR departments. Tune in to learn more about how Ansel Health is transforming supplemental health insurance in the US.
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22 min
October 06, 2025 Bequest with Anna Mouland | E396
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Anna Mouland, CEO and co-founder of Bequest, an innovative B2B SaaS platform designed to automate and streamline the administration of trust estates and powers of attorney. Anna explains how Bequest enhances efficiency for legal professionals with features like an advanced accounting module and automated intake processes. She shares the company's origins, discusses the challenges of estate adjudication, and highlights the importance of a comprehensive end-to-end solution in the legal tech space. Listen in to learn how Bequest is revolutionizing the tedious tasks involved in estate administration and making life easier for both professionals and clients.
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21 min
September 30, 2025 PayJoy with Doug Ricket | E395
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Periera interviews Doug Ricket, founder and CEO of PayJoy. They discuss PayJoy's journey from financing smartphones to providing comprehensive credit solutions in emerging markets. Doug shares insights on utilizing technology to secure loans, the challenges of serving unbanked populations, and PayJoy's mission as a public benefit corporation to promote financial inclusion. The conversation also explores the use of predictive AI in credit scoring and the impact of regulatory frameworks on their lending operations. Learn how PayJoy is transforming access to financial tools and services across the globe.
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33 min
September 23, 2025 SmartKX with Lacey Shrum | E394
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira sits down with Lacey Shrum, founder of Smart KX, to discuss how her innovative platform is transforming revenue management for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).

Lacey shares her journey from law to fintech, the challenges advisors face with billing and compliance, and how Smart KX automates complex fee calculations, improves business intelligence, and streamlines compliance. Discover how RIAs can increase revenue, gain actionable insights, and operate more like businesses than practices.

If you’re an RIA looking to optimize your billing cycle and grow your business, don’t miss this episode!

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32 min
September 16, 2025 Extend with Andrew Jamison | E393
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Andrew Jamison, co-founder and CEO of Extend. Extend is a platform that enhances traditional banking services by offering innovative payment processing and management tools specifically designed for emerging middle-market businesses. Andrew shares the origin story of Extend, how it collaborates with traditional banks, and the platform's focus on providing seamless and automated spend and expense management solutions. They discuss the challenges of integrating with traditional banking systems, the advantages of virtual cards, and the future of embedded finance in B2B transactions. If you're looking to streamline finance operations within your business, this episode is a must-watch.
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35 min
September 09, 2025 Trayecto with Russell Kroeger | E392
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Russell Kroeger, CEO and founder of Trayecto. Trayecto is an online platform designed to assist advisors by providing in-depth tax information for clients with complex compensation models, such as equity compensation and self-employment. Russell shares the origins of Trayecto, the challenges faced by their target clients, and how Trayecto's innovative tools offer more precise tax projections and seamless financial planning. Discover how Trayecto integrates with financial planning and tax preparation tools, and Russell’s vision for the future of the company. Stay tuned for insights into the evolution of the financial planning profession and the energizing journey of building a pioneering FinTech solution.
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23 min
September 02, 2025 Fifr with Daniel Alfi | E391
In this episode of FinTech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Daniel Alfi, CEO and co-founder of Fifr, a platform combining investing, financial wellness, personal money automation, and financial advice in one package. Daniel shares his journey from a financially strained college student to a financial wellness advocate, his career at Morgan Stanley and Iconic Capital, and the inception of Fifr. They discuss the evolution, execution, and user experience of Fifr, emphasizing its focus on high-income earners and tech workers. Daniel also elaborates on the platform's unique features, including proactive tax management and AI chat assistants, as well as his vision for the future. Tune in to learn how Fifr aims to democratize good financial habits and optimize client outcomes through innovation and technology.
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25 min

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Fintech Impact is an exploration of the fintech world where we interview different fintech entrepreneurs about what they do, their story, and what their impact is on consumers, incumbents, and the…