Growth Capital Podcast

The Shift from Wealth Management to Wealth Enablement with Alexander Harmsen


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πŸ” Growth Capital Podcast β€” Episode 43 πŸ”

In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Alexander Harmsen, Founder & CEO of PortfolioPilot, to explore how AI is disrupting the financial advisory industry and reshaping how people invest, plan, and build confidence in their financial future.


Originally built as a personal side project after exiting his first company, PortfolioPilot has since grown to manage $30B in assets across 30,000+ usersβ€”all with a lean team of just 9 people and a bold vision to make high-quality, personalized advice accessible to everyone.

πŸ’‘ In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why AI-native financial tools are moving beyond robo-advisors
  • How PortfolioPilot is reframing advice from money management to financial coaching
  • Why trust, transparency, and velocity are core to building in fintech
  • The generational shift redefining expectations in wealth planning
  • How velocity (weekly shipping) creates product-market momentum

  • Whether you’re a founder in fintech, a growth-stage investor, or someone rethinking how to scale consumer products, this episode is packed with insights on building with speed, trust, and user obsession.


    πŸ“ Connect with Alexander Harmsen
    πŸ”— LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexanderharmsen
    🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/alexharm?s=21
    🌐 Website: http://portfoliopilot.com/
    πŸ’₯ Use promo code PODCAST for one month free on PortfolioPilot Gold

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