In this episode of the This Week in Fintech podcast, hosts Julie and Jillian are joined by Rex Salisbury (Founder of Cambrian Ventures) and Erica Dorfman (Head of Financial Products at Brex) for a wide-ranging conversation that sits at the intersection of AI, fintech innovation, and practical applications across startups and scale-ups.

From agentic AI to OCR replacements, from startup go-to-market strategies to the rebundling of consumer financial services, Rex and Erica unpack the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence—what's hype, what's real, and what it means for operators, investors, and builders alike. Whether you're navigating new tools inside your fintech product or simply trying to keep up, this episode is full of sharp insights, tactical examples, and honest takes.

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