Wharton FinTech Podcast

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Rolf, the Head of Visa Ventures, for a fascinating discussion on technology, investing, and the payments industry. David shares his journey as both a father and a leader of one of the most strategic investment arms in fintech, and shares his thoughts on VISA Venture's unique position as well as emerging markets and technologies that are already making waves. Tune in to hear about: - How Visa Ventures partners with startups to drive innovation beyond traditional venture capital - The key attributes Visa looks for in AI and other applied technologies - David’s insights on balancing innovation with regulation, staying informed in a fast-evolving field, and anticipating the future of fintech investing

In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Fundbox – an embedded working capital platform transforming the way small and medium-sized businesses access and manage capital. With a career spanning leadership roles at Google, Facebook, and Yahoo, Prashant brings deep expertise in product innovation and a passion for empowering SMBs through smarter financial solutions. Tune in to hear about: - What sets Fundbox apart as a seamless, AI-driven embedded working capital platform - How advanced AI and data analytics are reshaping SMB lending - Prashant's personal journey through academia and tech innovation

In today's episode, Kimberly Zhang hosts John Taylor Garner, the Founder and CEO of Odynn - an embedded loyalty and fintech next-gen program manager that is transforming the way banks and fintechs engage with their customers through smart loyalty solutions. With a background in volatility trading and a passion for travel and rewards, John brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the loyalty space. Tune in to hear about: - The early challenges and milestones of building Odynn, and the lessons learned along the way - What sets Odynn apart as a holistic loyalty optimization platform - How AI and machine learning are driving a new era of customer loyalty solutions - The future of customer retention and emerging trends in the banking and fintech sectors

In today's episode, Wesley Aster hosts Carlos Netto, the Co-Founder and CEO of Matera, a leading provider of core banking, instant payment, and QR code payment solutions for financial institutions. Tune in to hear about: - Carlos’ journey from co-founding Matera in the 1980s to the Company's pioneering role in enabling real-time payments in Brazil - How Matera harnessed Brazil’s Pix payment system to grow 4x since 2020 - Matera's recent $100M raise with Warburg Pincus and strategic expansion into the U.S. For more FinTech insights, follow us on - WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech - WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech - WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech