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One Vision fintech fuse

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Episode  ·  22:35  ·  Dec 7, 2025

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In this episode of One Vision the Fintech Fuse, we chat with Kristen Castell, Managing Director, Fintech CAFE (Center for Accelerating Financial Equity) and Ryan Venderlic, Program Manager at CAFE. The trio discuss the accelerator program's evolution, its focus on financial equity for low to moderate-income communities, and the transformative power of collaboration among founders. Kristen and Ryan also share insights on the impact of AI in fintech and future disruptions in financial services. Tune in to learn how CAFE is fostering mission-driven fintech innovations and supporting their founders post-program.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:17 Insights from the CAFE Accelerator Program03:32 Evolution of the FinTech Ecosystem05:32 Post-Program Support for Alumni and the Founders Circles09:52 Mission-Driven FinTech and Challenges13:21 The Role of AI in FinTech17:24 Future Disruptions in Financial Services#AI #Fintech #FinancialServices #FinancialInclusion #BankingIndustry  Hot Take: “Amazing people is Number One for us.”Find Kristen Castell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriscastell/   Find Ryan Venderlic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-venderlic-b6964458/   Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/  Theo’s latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/  About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22m 35s  ·  Dec 7, 2025

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