BANK ON IT

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Vince Passione, founder and the CEO at LendKey.  Lendkey is a white label lender, specializing in student loans.  From 2003 until 2006 Vince was the President/COO at DealerTrack. DealerTrack, created connections between the auto dealerships and thousands of lenders nationwide.  Something which never existed before. Now he’s building a similarly structured ecosystem that’ll connect the world of student lending.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday’s episode with Ian Lampl from LoanStreet.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Anna Garcia from Runway Venture Partners.  Anna, has about 15 years experience in capital markets, where she cut her teeth on the trading floor at Merrill Lynch. In 2016 she started Runway Venture Partners with her co-founder Marc Michel where they invest in early stage, revenue-producing companies.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday’s episode with Vince Passione from LendKey.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focu

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Tony Amicangioli from HPR. 10% of all U.S. trades (billions daily) go through HPR’s systems. It’s connected to all U.S. stock exchanges and most others worldwide, acting as a circuit breaker by providing the ability to turn off the connection to prevent a “flash crash”.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday’s episode with Anna Garcia from Runway Venture Partners.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financi

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Chris Cunningham from C2 Ventures. Chris is an angel with business operating experience, some of that experience was in public facing companies such as appssavvy (the first business ad platform on Facebook).  His business experience is priceless for the founders he’s invested in. Some of his current portfolio companies are Petal, Little Fund and Bloom Credit.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday’s episode with Tony Amicangioli from HPR.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite

This is episode 200!  What a milestone! Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Gary Beasley from Roofstock. Roofstock, is a marketplace for investors to access single family homes with tenants, adding rental investments to their portfolio. Roofstock’s technology centralizes the individual homes in one place and they offer property management services making the asset class easier for investors. The company has attracted VCs such as Bain Capital, Khosla Ventures, NYCA, LightSpeed, QED and a bunch of well known angels such as Marc Benioff to tackle this opportunity.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iH

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jake Benson from Libra.  Libra provides the service of tax accounting and reporting for institutional crypto investors.  A service that is vital for institutional investors, with recent announcements of JP Morgan, ICE and other projects by traditional institutions launching into the crypto space, this service will be a key component of investing.  Libra has raised $25,000,000 to date from investors such as Liberty City Ventures and XBTO Group.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday’s episode with Gary Beasley from Roofstock.   About t

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Brian Geary, president at ODX (created by Ondeck).  Brian has been with Ondeck for over 4 years.  In February 2018 he took on his current role of president at ODX.  ODX, provides software access to the Ondeck experience for top tier banks. This allows those top tier banks to provide an Ondeck-like experience for their own customers.  Brian is not the first person at Ondeck to be a guest on the show. We’ve also interviewed Noah Breslow, CEO and Andrea Gellert, CRO.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday’s episode with Jake Benson from Li

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Brandon Krieg, co-founder and CEO at Stash.  Stash, is a well known investment platform that’s simplified, for everyone.  Before Stash, Brandon was a co-founder & partner of EdgeTrade, which was acquired by Knight Capital in 2008.  Brandon’s origin story is filled with hard work, ups, downs, focus and determination. Building Stash was in no way easy, but with over 3,000,000 accounts today, it was worth every drop of sweat that went into building it.  Hear the whole story here.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday’s episode with

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Chris Hurn, Founder and CEO at Fountainhead Commercial Capital.  Fountainhead, specializes in SBA 504 loans for small businesses.  This is not Chris’s first company, during the interview Chris shares his experience on rebuilding his business from scratch and raising venture funding of $23,000,000 to date.     Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday’s episode with Brandon Krieg from Stash. About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency f

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Gil Beyda, Managing Director at Comcast Ventures & Genacast Ventures.   Gil is a seasoned entrepreneur turned VC. Genacast investments are towards companies in the Blockchain space. Genacast was created by Gil in partnership with Comcast. Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio  to hear Next Tuesday’s episode with Chris Hurn from Fountainhead Commercial Capital. About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Michael Ou, CEO, CoolbitX and chairman, SmartDisplayer Tech. CoolbitX has received $13 million in funding to date from investors such as SBI Group, SBI Group began in 1999 as SoftBank Investment, a division of Softbank. Softbank founder Masayoshi Son considered to be one of the top investors in the world, invested early in companies such as AliBaba and Flipkart.  CoolBitX has a mobile hardware wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, and ERC20 Tokens. AML and KYC is baked into the product by providing crypto exchanges with physical wallet to mail to customers.   Tune in and Listen.   Subsc

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Joe Maxwell, Managing Partner, FINTOP Capital. FINTOP comprises financial tech entrepreneurs and founders who invest in well-managed fintechs.  During Joe's time as an operator, he's had three successful company exits and now helps entrepreneurs similarly succeed.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Michael Ou from CoolBitX.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services indus

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jeff Martin and Lee Farabaugh, co- founders of Core10. Core10 is a Full-service Fintech Software Solutions company with 100% U.S. located talent.  While many companies outsource IT work overseas, Core10 doesn’t. Their talent pool comes from Nashville, Huntington and West Virginia.     Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Joe Maxwell from FINTOP Capital.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the fi

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Carl Ryden, CEO and co-founder, PrecisionLender. PrecisionLender, is a technology company providing commercial lenders with data tools and analytics.  Culture and solving a major pain point for commercial lenders is what makes the company a profitable one.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Lee Farabaugh and Jeff Martin from Core10.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial service

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder, Policygenius. Policygenius, is an insurtech located in NYC that has raised about $51 million to date. Before Policygenius, Jennifer was at McKinsey & Company.  It was a tough road to go from McKinsey & Company to building Policygenius. Investor's weren't easily buying-in during their seed ~ series A. Today, they're well funded and profitable, but, it wasn’t always that way.    Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Carl Ryden from PrecisionLender.   About the host:   John i

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Kendrick Nguyen, CEO and co-founder, Republic. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in startups and ICOs.  Kendrick, was general counsel at Angelist, as we know caters investments to super high net worth individuals.  But ever since the Jobs Act, which lowered the dollar amounts and the qualification of an investor, created opportunity for business model of republic.   Their second year enjoyed 10x growth.  Where at least 50% of funding goes to woman founders.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Farhan Ahmad, CEO and Founder, Bento for Business.  Bento is a modern business banking platform providing simple and elegant financial solutions for SMBs, combining prepaid card and online software to control employee expenses.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear Thursday's episode with Kendrick Nguyen from Republic.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s a highly sought after fint

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.  You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Rashmi Melgiri, co-founder at CoverWallet.    CoverWallet, is an online platform that offers insurance management services to its clients.  It has raised $28.3 million to date from investors such as Union Square Ventures.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Farhan Ahmad from Bento for Business.   About the host:   John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s a highly sought afte

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech.   You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio   In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Hendrik Bartel, co-founder & CEO at TruValue Labs.    TruValue Labs is a technology company leveraging advances in AI to analyze big data in real-time, providing analytics from sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues at the speed of current events a tool needed for business and investment decision-making.  Hendrik is a well respected, seasoned, entrepreneur.   Tune in and Listen.   Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursday's episode with Rashmi Melgiri from CoverWallet.   About the host:   John is the host of

Every week the show host John Siracusa talks with impressive fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the remarkable stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Chris Sugden, managing partner at Edison Partners.   Edison Partners is a well respected VC with over 180 exits and 43 active companies in their portfolio. Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesday's episode with Hendrik Bartel from TruValue Labs.   About the host: John is the host of the twice-weekly “Bank On It” podcast recorded onsite at offices of Carpenter Group, a creative services agency focused on the financial services industry. He’s a highly sought after fintech, VC and financial services industry enthusiast and connector. He’s