Jeff Stanley is a technologist with an expansive 25-year career that tracks back to the innovative wave of the dot com era. He began shaping the future with companies like NetRadio.com, a pioneer of online audio streaming, and Infinite Campus, where he played a role in the evolution of technology within the k through 12 industry.

Jeff's professional path has seen him excel in leadership roles, from steering technology at MoneyGram International to directing engineering teams at Securian Financial and advancing digital services as a VP at Members Cooperative Credit Union. With a hand in both innovation and leadership, he has a unique insight into how technology evolves and connects us.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-stanley-a699797/

I am very excited about today’s guest – Sean Hsieh!

Sean is a serial entrepreneur. He currently serves as the CEO of Concreit, building an incredibly easy fractional real estate investing platform designed for all savers & experienced investors looking to take advantage of the world of alternatives. He was previously the Co-founder & Chief Product Officer of Flowroute, an award-winning business communication providing API-driven SMS, SIP trunking, and telecommunication capabilities to Fortune 500s. Sean thrives off his lifelong passion for entrepreneurship, technology, culture, design, and urban performing arts. His talents have served Fortune 100 companies including Apple, Linksys (Cisco), and Motorola, pushing forward new marketing ventures and fostering rapid growth. Sean holds a B.S. degree in Information & Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, and began his journey in technology, marketing, and design at an early age while growing up in Davis, CA.

Welcome to the FinTen podcast, Sean!

https://www.concreit.com/

I am very excited about today’s guest – Paul Fiore

Paul Fiore has founded several successful technology ventures including online banking software provider Digital Insight, payments company DoubleBeam and mobile application provider CU Wallet. Fiore is an advisor to blockchain company Crypto Plan for digital self-custody directed wills and trusts, and advisor to fractional alternative investment real estate company Concreit. Previously Fiore was CFO for Affinity FCU for 5 years and VP Strategy for XP Systems, a credit union core system provider. Fiore graduated from New York University in 1991.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pafiore/

I am very excited about today’s guest –Arcady Lapiro. Arcady is the CEO and Founder of the US Fintech Agora Financial Technologies, the next gen of Baas/embedded fintech.

Arcady’s Banking and Fintech adventure started in 2000 when he was part of the founding & management team of a group that launched the 1st generation of challenger bank and BaaS. From its creation to 2008, this firm grew to more than 600,000 retail clients, and over 60B$ in assets under custody with more than 40 institutional clients.

All these years, Arcady was a mentor / advisor / board member of several US / Canadian / Israeli Fintech and also a Senior Advisor and Venture Partner of one of the largest EU Private Equity Financial Services / Fintech VC managing over $3B in assets.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcadylapiro/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/agora-financial-technologies/

I am very excited about today’s guest – Sean Banerjee. Sean’s career is a testament to his exceptional ability to intertwine finance expertise with technological innovation. His professional path was sparked by an early stint at Microsoft, where, as a child, he discovered a deep-rooted passion for technology. This early experience laid the foundation for his future endeavors in the intersection of technology and finance.

In 2009, Sean co-founded Redbrook Capital Partners, where he pioneered digital distribution in residential mortgage trading and loan sales. His expertise in managing complex financial instruments, particularly distressed debt, led Redbrook to oversee more than $11 billion in transactions, demonstrating his profound understanding of market intricacies and strategic acumen.

Building upon this success, Sean, in collaboration with his co-founder Rohit Gopal, launched ORSNN in 2019. The venture represented a leap forward in the finance industry, integrating sophisticated financial engineering with advanced technology. Attracting top-tier engineering talent globally, ORSNN has been instrumental in transforming the landscape of loan trading through innovative data analytics and automation.

As the CEO of ORSNN, Sean Banerjee continues to drive industry innovation, leveraging his extensive knowledge and foresight to anticipate and adapt to evolving market trends. His journey from an enthusiastic young intern to a visionary leader in fintech embodies his commitment to merging deep market insights with the latest technological advancements, continually shaping the future of the finance sector.

Welcome to the FinTen podcast, Sean!

I am very excited about today’s guest – Larry Pruss.

Larry is Managing Director of Digital Assets Advisory Services and Emerging Technologies at SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent firm that helps financial institutions identify cost savings and new revenue potential in their contractual relationships.

An expert in the payments industry, Larry’s central role at SRM is as a digital asset/blockchain, emerging technologies, card optimization, and revenue enhancement strategist for financial institutions in the USA and Canada. His background includes work with National Bank of Canada, where he served as Head of Cards, Payments, and Transactional Solutions. He previously served as Senior Managing Director of Credit Cards and Loan Revenue for Profit Insight, and as Senior Vice President of Portfolio Analytics for Bank of America.

Larry offers significant expertise in digital assets, blockchain, emerging technologies, analytics, consulting, payments, loyalty marketing, and portfolio acquisition. With a proven track record of developing new products, increasing revenues, and improving operating efficiency, he has helped numerous companies boost profitability by driving growth and negotiations. Other clients with whom he has worked with include Royal Bank of Canada, Banco Popular, Scotiabank, and MBNA.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpruss/

I am very excited about today’s guest – Catalina Cisneros. Catalina is passionate about innovation in the financial ecosystem, payments, the evolution of value and the future of the financial sector globally. She has built a 25+ year multi-faceted career as a successful executive in Traditional and Decentralized Finance. She has enjoyed leading enterprise initiatives, managing a P&L, building the strategy for international business expansion, and sales growth with public and private companies such as Bakkt, Wells Fargo Bank (WF), Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), Bank of America (BofA), and Intuit while delivering tens of millions in revenue growth supporting strategic partnerships developing distribution channels, markets, and innovative digital assets and payment solutions.

Outside of work, Catalina is an active contributor and member of How Women Lead (HWL) and How Women Invest (HWI), a professional network of over 15,000 women. HWI is an early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on the convergence of female founders and female investors. She is a Founding Limited Partner of HWI, and a member of the leadership circle assisting the due diligence team evaluate potential investment companies.

A core belief “healthy humans are healthy leaders” has been an inspiration and a way to lead and live! Supporting social causes that contribute to advancing women in leadership, installing the value of exercise and nutrition in children, fundraising to support Aids and Cancer research are a way of giving back. As an endurance athlete completing 22 marathons globally, including trail ultra-races in La Patagonia and Les Pyrenees have contributed to her love for nature, people, languages, and culture.

catalina@inmotionsp.com

Allison Netzer is a prolific writer, innovative thinker, and avid explorer of human potential. With a deep passion for empowering individuals and organizations, Allison has spent decades navigating various professional landscapes. Her career spans roles in sales, strategy and marketing where she has consistently aimed to inspire creativity, growth, and transformation. Currently she serves as the Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Nymbus, a fast-growing fintech.

Her books, "Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank," and "A Year of Thinking Differently" are both Amazon Best Sellers.

www.allisonnetzer.com