Join us on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an in-depth conversation on Tech Behind FinTech featuring Jon Fry, CEO and Founder of Lendflow, a leading embedded finance infrastructure company empowering fintechs, lenders, and vertical SaaS platforms to build and launch credit products faster and smarter. In Embedded Lending Revolution: How Agentic Platforms Are Transforming Credit, Jon unpacks how AI, automation, and agentic systems are reshaping credit delivery for small and medium-sized businesses. From modular lending tools to AI-driven underwriting, Lendflow’s work reveals how the next wave of credit infrastructure is enabling instant decision-making, smarter risk assessment, and democratized access to capital. Jon’s journey from building loan origination firms to creating one of fintech’s most powerful embedded credit platforms reflects the evolution of finance itself — from static systems to adaptive, intelligent ecosystems. Whether you’re a founder, lender, or fintech builder, this episode will help you understand how AI and agentic platforms are not just improving lending — they’re redefining it.

What You’ll Learn:

• How embedded lending is changing the credit landscape for SMBs

• The role of agentic AI in transforming underwriting and credit decisioning

• Why fintechs and vertical SaaS companies are turning to embedded infrastructure over traditional marketplaces

• The limitations of legacy credit systems — and how modular tools solve them

• The future of credit infrastructure and AI’s impact on access to capital

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Join us on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an inspiring episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring J. Michael Fischer Jr., Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank. In a world that celebrates nonstop hustle, J. Michael Fischer challenges the traditional definition of success. In The Vitality Blueprint: Redefining Success for Today’s Leaders, he explores what it really means to lead with purpose, longevity, and vitality—without losing your edge. With years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and advisory roles across the U.S., J. Michael brings a unique perspective that blends business acumen with human insight. His forthcoming book, The 5 Dimensions of Vitality, draws from his work guiding founders, executives, and entrepreneurs to transform the way they think, work, and live. This conversation goes beyond deal-making and capital formation—it’s about building a mindset and lifestyle that sustains excellence for decades to come.
What You’ll Learn:

• Why redefining success starts with self-awareness, not external achievement
• How vitality impacts decision-making, leadership, and longevity in business
• The connection between personal discipline and professional performance
• The five dimensions of vitality—and how they shape sustainable success
• How leaders can inspire growth by modeling balance, resilience, and vision

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Join us on Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a transformative episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Chinwe Grace Jones, CEO and Founder of Trusted Teams. In a world where startups chase funding rounds and product launches, one critical factor often gets overlooked — leadership. In Beyond Funding and Tech: The Leadership Mindset That Scales FinTech, Chinwe reveals why people, not just products, determine which FinTechs survive, scale, and lead. With over 20 years of experience coaching more than 3,000 first-line managers and executives through her Burden to Brilliance™ framework, Chinwe helps founders and teams move from burnout to brilliance. She unpacks the leadership blind spots that stall innovation, the impact of AI on team dynamics, and how to build cultures that thrive under pressure. This episode is a must-watch for FinTech founders, executives, and emerging leaders looking to create lasting momentum — not just growth.
What You’ll Learn

• Why the biggest scaling challenge in FinTech isn’t technology — it’s leadership

• How to shift from reactive management to purposeful leadership

• What the Burden to Brilliance™ framework teaches about team alignment and resilience

• How AI and lean teams are reshaping leadership at every level

• Practical steps founders can take to build trust, autonomy, and sustainable success

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Join us on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a candid episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Donat Husjainov, CPO at XData Group. Banks know they need to innovate—but legacy systems, siloed data, and outdated infrastructures are holding them back. In Banking’s Blind Spot: The Data Challenge Nobody Wants to Admit, Donat Husjainov pulls back the curtain on why modernization often fails, and what it takes to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly digital products in today’s competitive financial landscape. With a decade of experience spanning major European banks like Citadele and Swedbank to his current role leading product development at XData Group, Donat brings first-hand insight into the hidden obstacles financial institutions face—and the new approaches reshaping how they serve customers. This episode goes beyond vendor talk to explore the real-world lessons banking executives and technologists need to know to stay ahead.

What You’ll Learn
• Why data challenges—not just tech—are at the heart of stalled banking innovation
• The hidden costs of legacy infrastructure and how it impacts growth
• How fintech-focused data players are rethinking speed, scale, and flexibility
• What banking leaders should look for in partnerships to drive real transformation
• The future of collaboration between legacy banks and data startups in an AI-driven world

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Join us on Friday, September 19th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a forward-looking episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Mike Lavia, Director of Payments at DataVisor. In the race to modernize financial services, everyone’s talking about AI—but how much is too much? Mike breaks down one of the industry’s toughest challenges: finding the sweet spot between innovation and over-automation. With more than a decade leading payment innovations and AI-driven fraud prevention strategies at Cohere, Twilio, and Cisco, Mike brings a rare perspective on balancing cutting-edge technology with operational resilience. From reducing false positives to unlocking new revenue streams, he shares insider strategies for keeping customer experiences seamless while staying one step ahead of fraudsters. We’ll explore how the smartest players in FinTech are deploying AI in just the right doses to drive growth, manage risk, and deliver next-gen digital payment experiences—without breaking the bank or the trust of their customers.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to determine the optimal level of AI for fraud prevention and payments innovation
• Why “over-AI” can harm user experience and increase risk
• Best practices for real-time transaction monitoring and AI-driven decisioning
• How global banks and fintechs are using AI to transform partnerships and product offerings
• Strategies for balancing risk, growth, and compliance in an AI-first world

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Join us on Friday, September 5th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a behind-the-scenes episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Sarah Biller, Co-Founder of FinTech Sandbox, and Nicole Edwards, Marketing & Community Associate. FinTech conferences don’t just happen—they’re built. From securing speakers and curating content to managing logistics and fostering a global community, Boston FinTech Week has become one of the industry’s most respected gatherings. In this episode, Sarah and Nicole pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a high-impact FinTech conference to life, and why events like Boston FinTech Week matter more than ever in shaping the industry’s future. We’ll explore the challenges, triumphs, and strategies that go into creating a platform where founders, investors, regulators, and innovators come together to spark ideas and forge partnerships. Whether you’re a conference organizer, an attendee, or just curious about the ecosystem that powers FinTech conversations, this episode is your all-access pass.
What You’ll Learn:
• How Boston FinTech Week has grown into a global platform for FinTech innovation
• The hidden challenges of organizing a high-profile FinTech event
• Why conferences remain critical for startup growth, investor connections, and regulatory engagement • How community, content, and culture drive the success of FinTech gatherings
• Behind-the-scenes lessons on building inclusive and impactful industry events

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Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerhouse episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Mary Ann Miller, VP, Evangelist & Fraud Executive Advisor at Prove. Identity fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in FinTech, costing billions each year and eroding customer trust. Mary Ann shares proven strategies for staying ahead—using mobile signals, device intelligence, and behavioral analytics to stop fraudsters before they strike. In this conversation, we dig into the real-world tactics, tech stack, and risk models that help leading financial institutions onboard legitimate customers seamlessly while keeping bad actors out. From synthetic identities to account takeovers, Mary Ann breaks down what it takes to stay ahead in an era of increasingly sophisticated fraud. —

What You’ll Learn:
• How to detect and prevent fraud before it impacts customers
• Strategies to balance security with frictionless onboarding
• The latest tactics fraudsters are using—and how to counter them
• Why identity trust is the foundation for long-term FinTech success
• Lessons from protecting billions of transactions across industries

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Join us on Friday, August 15th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerhouse episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice. Small businesses fuel the global economy, but too often they’re shut out from the capital, credit, and connections they need to scale. Elizabeth shares how Hello Alice is using AI to change that—providing over 1.5 million entrepreneurs with access to financing, personalized resources, and a “Business Health Engine” that helps banks and corporations better serve small business customers. In this conversation, we explore the next-generation small business tech stack—one built to close funding gaps, boost financial literacy, and drive measurable outcomes for Main Street entrepreneurs. From grant programs to AI-powered recommendations, Elizabeth breaks down the tools, partnerships, and strategies redefining small business success.
What You’ll Learn:
• How AI can hyper-personalize support for small businesses at scale
• Why banks and enterprise partners are key to the small biz ecosystem
• The real barriers entrepreneurs face when seeking capital—and how to remove them
• Lessons from leading Hello Alice to 1.5M+ entrepreneurs served
• How personalization, automation, and financial inclusion intersect in FinTech

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Join us on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a hard-hitting episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Sergio Barbosa, CIO of Global Kinetic and CEO of FutureBank. Legacy systems are suffocating innovation—but AI might be the escape hatch. In this episode, Sergio breaks down how banks can sidestep the traditional modernization grind and leap into becoming AI-native institutions. From radically personalizing customer experiences to rethinking money itself, he unpacks the future-facing tech that’s redefining the rules of engagement. We explore why the next generation of banking isn't about rebuilding from scratch—it's about rethinking from intelligence. If you’re in FinTech, core banking, or digital transformation, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

What You’ll Learn:
• How banks can become AI-native without boiling the ocean
• What “Segments of One” means and why personalization is the new default
• How programmable money and agentic AI will reshape financial services
• Whether there’s a shortcut to modernization—or just smarter paths
• What it takes to build AI-first products without losing compliance or control 

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Join us on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an insider-focused episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Alex Curtis, Americas Managing Director at Hanover Search. In this episode of Tech Behind FinTech, we sit down with Alex Curtis to explore the evolving talent landscape shaping the future of FinTech, InsurTech, and WealthTech. From Chief Data Officers to CTOs, Alex has spent over a decade placing mission-critical leaders at the helm of disruption. He brings rare insight into what today’s most innovative companies are really looking for — and why the battle for top-tier talent is more competitive than ever. Whether you’re hiring, being recruited, or planning to scale your next venture, this conversation breaks down who’s in demand, where the talent gaps are, and what it takes to build a winning FinTech team in today’s fast-changing environment.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The most in-demand leadership roles across FinTech, InsurTech, and WealthTech
✅ Why top-tier talent is getting harder to find (and keep)
✅ How PE- and VC-backed firms approach executive hiring differently
✅ What candidates need to stand out in today’s high-growth FinTech landscape
✅ How talent strategy impacts growth, compliance, and culture