Fintech Confidential

🤔 How can fintech investments lead to broader societal impacts? 🌐💭 🎙️ In Episode 51 of Fintech Confidential, Tedd Huff and Brian Kaas discuss the profound impact of fintech beyond the financial realm. Brian's journey in fintech is marked by a commitment to empowering people financially. 🚀📈 🌟 From his first fintech deal, Brian was captivated by the sector's potential to drive positive change and provide financial security to diverse communities. 🌱🤝 🎧 Tune in to this episode for an enlightening perspective on the role of fintech in shaping a brighter financial future for all. 🌟 #FinancialEmpowerment #FintechImpact #InvestmentStrategy #FinancialSecurity #TechStartups #VentureCapital #FinancialInclusion #FinancialPodcast #StartupInnovation #EmpoweringInvestments #FinancialFutures #BusinessTransformation #FinancialGrowth #InvestmentJourney #TechSector #FinancialAccessibility #EconomicEmpowerment #FinancialLiteracy #InvestmentSuccess #FintechVentures #SocialImpact Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

What’s it like to be part of one of the biggest fintech events in the world? 🤔🌍 "I’ve seen this product from every angle—I was a sponsor, a speaker, an attendee, and a track chair. The access and magnitude were insane!" - Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20 🎤💼 This episode reveals how Scarlett Sieber went from experiencing Money20/20 as an attendee to leading its creative and product teams. Scarlett reflects on how this premier fintech event puts you face-to-face with industry leaders that you’d only ever seen online. The access is unmatched, giving you the opportunity to meet key people and create relationships that matter. ✨🤝 Feel the magnitude of fintech at Money20/20 💡 Meet the people who shape the industry 🌍 Take your fintech experience to the next level 🚀 1️⃣ Experience Money20/20 from every angle—attend, sponsor, speak, and network. 2️⃣ Maximize your access to key industry leaders and innovators in person. 3️⃣ Use this premier platform to lead and grow within the fintech world. Join Tedd Huff and Scarlett Sieber as they explore what makes Money20/20 a transformative event for anyone in fintech. Whether you’re attending or leading, this event gives you an inside track to the most important connections in the industry. 🌟📈 Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential #Money2020 #FintechNetworking #ScarlettSieber #FintechLeadership #TeddHuff #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #StrategicConnections #NetworkingEvents #FintechInnovation #CreativeLeadership #ProductStrategy #FintechConference #FintechInsights #BusinessRelationships #LeadershipStrategy #NetworkingOpportunities #BusinessOpportunities #TechIntegration #BusinessDevelopment #FintechEcosystem #CareerGrowth #NetworkingSuccess #BusinessInfluence #BusinessLeadership #FinancialServices Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

How will embedded finance change the future of fintech over the next 10 years? 🤔💡 "Embedded finance will still be a big topic. Financial services and fintech, as a whole, are going to get a lot bigger." - Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20 🌐💼 This episode dives deep into the future of fintech, exploring how embedded finance will shape the next decade. As Scarlett shares, fintech is on track for major growth, and embedded finance will continue to play a key role. Big brands that you wouldn’t expect will soon become part of the natural fintech ecosystem, transforming how we interact with financial services. 📈🌍 Get ready for fintech to expand 🌱 Embedded finance will stay at the forefront 📊 Big brands are getting on board 🚀 1️⃣ Keep your eyes on how embedded finance continues to evolve across industries. 2️⃣ Prepare for massive growth in fintech as data and new applications shape the landscape. 3️⃣ Watch as big brands integrate fintech into their ecosystems, creating new opportunities. Join Tedd Huff and Scarlett Sieber as they explore the future of fintech. Companies that embrace embedded finance and new data-driven opportunities will lead the charge. Get ahead of the curve and prepare for what's to come in the next decade. 🌟📈 Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential #Money2020 #FintechFuture #ScarlettSieber #EmbeddedFinance #FintechEcosystem #DataDrivenFintech #FintechGrowth #FintechNetworking #FintechLeadership #TeddHuff #FintechConfidential #StrategicBusinessConnections #BusinessStrategy #BusinessInnovation #AIinFintech #BusinessGrowth #FinancialServices #BusinessOpportunities #TechIntegration #DigitalFinance #BusinessRelationships #DataDrivenDecisions #FinancialInclusion #FinancialTechnology #FutureOfFinance #FintechInsights Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

Did you know 59% of financial execs are losing sleep over one massive headache? 🛌💤 Tedd Huff and Colton Pond sit down with Rhett Roberts, CEO of LoanPro, to tackle the elephant in the room: legacy infrastructure. It's the bane of the LendTech world, but guess what? There's a silver lining. 🌈🔧 Sign up for Fintech Confidential emails at https://lnkd.in/dUBRYH5d to unlock the secrets to overcoming this giant. 💌 Rhett spills the beans on why modernizing isn't just a fancy term—it's a survival kit. It's about making tech easy, keeping you in the green zone of compliance, and hey, maybe even crafting a more personalized experience for customers. 🚀❤️ Accrued a Fintech Confidential Series by LoanPro #LendTech #financialtechnology #fintechinnovation #digitaltransformation #lendingsolutions #financialservices #lendingindustry #securelending #securityinfinance #financialmodernization #technologytransition #techupgrades #compliance #regulatorychallenges #personalization #customerpersonalization #modernization #legacysystems #onpremises #financialexecutives #teameffort #LoanPro #TeddHuff #ColtonPond #RhettRoberts Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

How do you make sure you’re not just attending, but actually connecting? 🎯 “On Sunday, we have a dedicated time just for meetings. So, before you even hit the show floor Monday morning, you should already have up to 6 meetings set.” - Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20 🗓️🤝 Before the real action starts on the Money20/20 floor, they’ve got you covered with a pre-planned Sunday dedicated entirely to networking. This intentional slot gives you time to build relationships before the chaos of the event begins. With the Money20/20 Connect app, you’ll have access to matching tools that help you find exactly the people you need to connect with, ensuring your calendar is filled before the main event even kicks off. 📲✨ Secure your meetings in advance 🗓️ Get matched with the right people 🤝 Use tech to personalize your networking experience 📲 1️⃣ Start the event ahead by locking in meetings before the show floor opens. 2️⃣ Use the Money 2020 Connect app to match with attendees who align with your goals. 3️⃣ Balance automated matching with the power of self-directed networking for maximum impact. Money20/20 is all about making your experience as impactful as possible. By using these tools, you can ensure that your networking is efficient, personalized, and purposeful, even before you step foot on the event floor. Start strong, build meaningful connections, and make the most out of your time. 💼🚀 Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential #Money2020 #FintechNetworking #ScarlettSieber #Money2020Connect #PrePlannedMeetings #BusinessStrategy #NetworkingEvents #FintechLeadership #StrategicBusinessConnections #NetworkingTools #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingSuccess #BusinessRelationships #NetworkingStrategy #RelationshipBuilding #IndustryExperts #NetworkingOpportunities #FintechConference #LeadershipStrategy #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowthStrategy #BusinessDevelopment #IndustryNetworking #NetworkingApp #RelationshipStrategy Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

💥 How do successful entrepreneurs keep going when everything seems to fall apart? 💥 “Giving up too early is the number one failure for entrepreneurs. You’ve got to fail a million times.” - Jordan Olivas, Founder, Harvv The path to success is never straight. Jordan Olivas knows this firsthand, having faced near-failure multiple times at Harvv. Yet, despite the odds, his determination has brought profitable products to market again and again. His secret? Not quitting when things got tough. 💪 📧 Want to learn more about Jordan’s journey? Watch the full episode with Tedd Huff. 1️⃣ Resilience is key to business success 2️⃣ Failure is part of the process 3️⃣ Push forward, even when the going gets tough 💡 Success doesn’t come from avoiding failure but from pushing through it. Every setback is just a setup for your next win. Entrepreneurs like Jordan understand that persistence and grit are the real game-changers in business. Don’t give up—your breakthrough could be just around the corner! 🚀 Fintech Confidential Leaders One on One #B2Bfinancing #entrepreneurship #startupadvice #businessgrowth #cashflow #resilience #businessstrategy #TeddHuff #JordanOlivas #Harvv #productmarketfit #leadership #scalingbusiness #businesssuccess #overcomingfailure #FinTech #financialtechnology #businessresilience #cashflowmanagement #startupchallenges #reversefactoring #leadershiptips #marketfit #businessadvice #smallbusiness Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

💼 How does growing up with immigrant parents shape a fintech CEO’s mindset? 🤔 “Especially coming from Egyptian immigrant parents where the entire time I was growing up they're like doctor, lawyer, engineer—that's it. You do anything else, we’ll love you, but we’ll be disappointed.” - Jonathan Awad, Co-Founder and CEO of Baselayer Jonathan Awad never expected to become a fintech founder. Raised by Egyptian immigrant parents who pushed him toward traditional careers, Jonathan’s path was anything but ordinary. He started in investment banking, but as he explains, his curiosity and network kept opening new doors in fintech. His story is a testament to resilience and determination, something discussed in-depth in Accrued, a Fintech Confidential Series by LoanPro, hosted by Tedd Huff and Colton Pond. 1️⃣ From investment banking to fintech founder 2️⃣ Building networks to uncover bigger challenges 3️⃣ Balancing parental expectations with personal drive Each step in Jonathan’s career revealed exciting new problems to solve, and he took each one as a challenge. His background, far from being a limitation, gave him the work ethic and determination needed to thrive in fintech. His message? No matter where you start, your curiosity and resilience will lead you to success. Accrued a Fintech Confidential Series by LoanPro #Fintech #Baselayer #FraudPrevention #BusinessIdentity #RiskManagement #FintechFounder #InvestmentBanking #FintechSuccess #JonathanAwad #AccruedSeries #TeddHuff #ColtonPond #NetworkingInFintech #BusinessCompliance #FintechCareer #LoanPro #FintechConfidential #AIInFintech #FintechStartup #BusinessGrowth #RiskMitigation #FintechFuture #BusinessTrust #StartupJourney #FintechPodcast #BaselayerSolutions Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

Ever wondered how financial institutions can break into new markets? 🌟📊 "When you're going after new business, whether you're going to enter the market and search for a new vertical, maybe you've never done business in the healthcare space. I think every financial institution should look at the healthcare space." - Lynn Dufrane, Executive Director of Sales at CheckAlt CheckAlt is not just innovating within existing markets but also exploring new verticals like healthcare. Their forward-thinking approach ensures they stay ahead of the curve, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to new industries. Discover how they are leading the charge in market expansion. 🚀🏥 Get insights on market expansion and innovation! Subscribe to our newsletter. 1️⃣ Exploring new verticals. 2️⃣ Innovative solutions for new markets. 3️⃣ Focus on the healthcare industry. Lynn Dufrane’s vision for CheckAlt includes entering new markets and providing tailored solutions. Her insights into the healthcare sector highlight the potential for financial institutions to innovate and expand. Learn more about their strategic approach in this episode! Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gxWii4dR Fintech Confidential Leaders One on One Series #CheckAlt #innovation #paymentportal #paperlockbox #billpaycheck #financialsolutions #healthcarefinance #fintechpartnerships #financialinstitutions #holisticapproach #newbusiness #financialstrategies #paymentprocessing #financialtechnology #comprehensiveofferings #finserv #fintechsolutions #financialservices #businessverticals #healthcareindustry #fintechhealthcare #businessinnovation #marketentry #industrytrends #financialexpansion Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

What drives someone to create a solution for others' financial struggles? 🤔💰 In the latest episode of Leaders One on One by FinTech Confidential, Tedd Huff and Rodney Williams, Co-founder & President of SoLo Funds, discuss a personal turning point that sparked the idea behind SoLo Funds. Rodney shares how, despite his own success, he saw his friends and family still struggling to make ends meet. "They had very limited savings. There wasn’t a product fully designed for their bind," Rodney recalls, and that moment ignited his drive to create something new—a financial solution for the working class. 💡💸 📧 Want to learn how SoLo Funds is changing the game in financial inclusion? Sign up for more insights now! 1️⃣ Rodney Williams realized that working-class families lacked dependable financial resources. 2️⃣ Traditional financial products didn’t offer solutions for everyday financial binds. 3️⃣ SoLo Funds was born out of a desire to make a real impact. In this episode, Tedd and Rodney dive into the emotional and practical reasons behind SoLo Funds. For Rodney, it was personal. He wanted to create something that could really help the people around him, giving them a financial safety net they could rely on. His vision became a reality with SoLo Funds, filling the gap left by traditional banking systems. 🔥 Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential #Fintech #SoLoFunds #FinancialInclusion #CommunityLending #FinancialSafetyNet #WorkingClassFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #RodneyWilliams #FinancialSolutions #MissionDrivenFinance #SocialImpactFinance #PaydayLoanAlternative #TeddHuff #SoLoFundsReview #FinancialIndependence #EmpathyInFinance #FinancialSecurity #FintechPodcast #FinancialStruggles #CommunityDrivenFinance #FutureOfFinance #FinancialInnovation #LeadersOneOnOne #UnderservedCommunities #ImpactDrivenFinance Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential

How can focused time and energy change the way you network at fintech events? 🌐💼 “There’s a lot of content, events, and experiences at Money20/20. Yes, there’s a lot, but we’re focusing on making it intentional.” - Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20 🎯 Money20/20 is known for its vast array of opportunities, but it’s also easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why this year, they’re taking a different approach—dedicating time specifically for meetings, giving you the chance to focus on building real connections. This shift in strategy lets you spend quality time with potential partners and clients without the chaos of juggling everything at once. 🕒🤝 Book focused meetings 🗓️ Maximize quality over quantity 🌟 Create long-term business relationships 📈 1️⃣ Take advantage of designated meeting times to boost your networking strategy. 2️⃣ Trust the experts hired to create curated experiences just for you. 3️⃣ Use this intentional time to build relationships that will propel your business forward. The magic of Money20/20 lies in its ability to adapt to the needs of its attendees. By dedicating time for meetings, they’re making sure your interactions are purposeful and impactful. Whether you're looking for investors, partners, or new ideas, this shift ensures your time is well spent! 🎯🛠️ Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential #Money2020 #FintechNetworking #ScarlettSieber #FintechGrowth #StrategicMeetings #BusinessRelationships #NetworkingStrategy #FintechConference #AIinFintech #PaymentSolutions #BusinessConnections #IndustryExperts #FintechPartnerships #FocusedNetworking #LeadershipInFintech #BusinessClarity #Money2020Insights #FintechIndustry #BusinessDevelopment #StrategicConversations #GrowthOpportunities #FintechEvents #RelationshipBuilding #NetworkingSuccess #BusinessGrowthStrategy Tedd Huff DD3 Media Fintech Confidential