In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover sit down with Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice, for a powerful live conversation recorded at the Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit at The Times Center Mainstage.

Elizabeth has helped grow Hello Alice into a $130 million fintech platform serving over 1.5 million small business owners—providing access to capital, education, and community to the entrepreneurs who need it most. Under her leadership, the company has distributed more than $50 million in grants, built partnerships across sectors, and stood firm in its mission, even in the face of public and political backlash.

In this episode, Elizabeth opens up about leading through black swan events—from navigating pandemic-era uncertainty to becoming the target of a high-profile anti-DEI lawsuit. She shares how her team stayed grounded using a decision-making matrix, why Hello Alice doubled down on inclusion instead of retreating, and what today’s founders actually need from fintech.

Plus, she reflects on what she’s most proud of, what she’s building next, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

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🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 

🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 

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