Not familiar with “branded currency?” Holly Glowaty has you covered.

Glowaty, the chief partnerships officer at Prizeout, speaks to why some consumers are choosing loyalty programs
and gift cards over cash and where these products fit in the financial technology value chain. Glowaty also talks about her work as cofounder of the Women in Incentives Network and promoting inclusivity in the financial industry.

Monisha Chakrapani is well-versed in the fintech world.

As co-host of the Fintech Café podcast, Chakrapani talks with innovators in the financial industry on a weekly basis. And that’s in addition to her 15-year career in the banking industry.

Chakrapani discusses what she’s learned from her podcast guests, inclusion in the financial sector and the future of embedded finance.

Charles Potts is bringing technology to the community banking industry.

Potts, the chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America, connects community banks with fintech partners to develop innovative solutions that help bankers and consumers.

Potts talks with David about the challenges community banks face in today’s tech-driven world and the opportunities they have to thrive in the future.

Banks and other institutions looking to enter the crypto space want security and regulation. Anchorage Digital offers both.

Anchorage is the first federally chartered crypto bank and offers institutions custody, staking, governance, trading and financing solutions for digital assets. Jennifer Liu, Anchorage Digital’s head of lending, talks with Bryan and Becca about what Anchorage does and how she envisions the future of finance.

Martin Rohner never intended to work in finance.

In fact, Rohner, the executive director of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, started his career in the airline industry. But he soon realized he wanted to do something that created real impact – and sustainable banking fit the bill.

Rohner talks with David about the GABV and the work its member banks are doing to create a more socially and environmentally responsible financial sector. He also discusses the importance of positive intention in sustainable business and the GABV’s growth since it began more
than a decade ago.

Ahon Sarkar wants to make finance more “human.”That means personalizing financial experiences, creating diverse product offerings and making sure everyone has access to free and fair banking.
Sarkar, the general manager of Q2’s Helix platform, talks about the future of embedded finance and the importance of helping consumers reach their financial goals through tailored products and services.

Climate and finance might seem mutually exclusive. In fact, they’re closely connected.

Aaron McCreary of Doconomy talks with David about climate fintech and how financial institutions can better track their carbon footprint. McCreary also discusses his path to a career in sustainability and what consumers can expect in the future when it comes to eco-friendly offerings from banks and other corporations.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter refers to his time as mayor as a “journey.”And a large part of that journey has homed in on creating greater equity in Minnesota’s capital city. Carter, first elected in 2017, has raised the city’s minimum wage, started a college-savings program for St. Paul youth and allocated resources to St. Paul libraries to increase access to social services.Carter talks with David about these initiatives and more, including his thoughts on how banks can regain trust among communities that have been traditionally underserved by the financial sector.

As a financial industry veteran, Michelle Tran knows there’s a need for greater diversity in banking and fintech.That’s why she started NYC Fintech Women, a group of more than 8,000 women supporting each other to create more opportunities for females in financial technology roles. Michelle talks with Becca and Bryan about gender-equity in fintech and the trends she’s seen
in digital wealth management during her time at Vestwell.

How can companies work towards more than just a profit?

Andre Beaupre explores that question in his book, “The Purposeful Nine and Soulful Advantage,” which showcases nine companies integrating socially and environmentally responsible tactics into their everyday work.

Andre, who also founded the strategic consulting firm Soulful Advantage, talks with David about the movement within
the corporate sector to “do good” while remaining financially viable. He touches on the importance of a top-down approach when it comes to mission, why purpose helps companies recruit and retain talent and how he became interested in values-based business.