Personally

In this episode, we dive into the payments revolution with Daniel Lev, CEO and Co-Founder of Coinflow. Daniel brings a rare blend of expertise: he started in large-scale digital transformation at PwC, moved into product at Amount (the Chicago-based fintech unicorn), and previously co-founded and exited a Web3 sports gaming platform before launching Coinflow.

Coinflow connects traditional payment rails with stablecoin technology to e...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Adam Zuckerman, Co-Founder of The Better Money Company. He was previously general counsel at Eigen Labs, a unicorn that raised over $200M from a16z crypto and others, and an attorney at Latham & Watkins, where he represented 100+ companies and VCs across the crypto and payments ecosystem. He's joined by David Chachanko, Lead, Digital Assets and Compliance at Persona, who spent over a ...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Yoni Rechtman, Partner at Slow Ventures, a generalist early-stage venture firm that has deployed over $1 billion since 2011 across fintech, SaaS, crypto, consumer, healthcare, and the creator economy, with a portfolio that includes Airtable, Gusto, Robinhood, Venmo, Solana, and Ro. Yoni leads the firm's New York presence and joined as Partner in January 2025 after three years as Principal...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Matt Marcus, Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Treasury, the most trusted infrastructure for global money movement. Founded in 2018 alongside co-founders Dimitri Dadiomov and Sam Aarons through Y Combinator's Summer 2018 batch, Modern Treasury has powered over $400 billion in payments for hundreds of organizations, ranging from YC startups to financial institutions with over a century of histo...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Robin Gandhi, Chief Product Officer at Lithic, the programmable card issuing and processing infrastructure for developers, digital banks, and financial institutions handling billions in annual volume. Robin brings over a decade of deep fintech expertise across product, partnerships, and global operations. Before joining Lithic, he served as CPO at Nium, defining payment strategy across 19...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Dr. Joshua Broggi, the Founder and CEO of Woolf University, the world's first global collegiate university. A former Oxford philosophy faculty member and Humboldt Fellow, Joshua turned his deep research into the role of universities in human progress into a bold vision: an accredited institution that empowers qualified organizations to offer degrees recognized in 50+ countries. With 30+ m...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Batu Inal, Co-Founder and CTO of Balance, an intelligent treasury platform revolutionizing how enterprises optimize their cash management. Balance provides real-time visibility into cash across all accounts, AI-powered forecasting, and automated insights to help businesses work their money harder. With $50B+ in transactions processed and $2B+ in accounts monitored, the platform serves est...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Barnett Klane, VP of Product at Trolley, the leading payouts platform powering the internet economy. Trolley enables businesses to automate global payments to creators, freelancers, and contractors across 210+ countries and territories, serving major companies. Barnett previously founded MyManual and held product roles at Bugcrowd, bringing deep expertise in building products at the inter...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Brandon Ooi, the COO of Dinari, a fintech innovator making compliant tokenized securities accessible to investors. Brandon co-founded Crunchyroll as its CTO and worked at Stripe as an engineer specializing in marketplace enterprises, bringing deep technical expertise and product leadership to the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Join us as we explore Brandon'...

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Sri Kaza, the visionary founder of BrightCap, a fintech pioneer transforming the way small businesses access capital.

With a career spanning over two decades in business leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Sri brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing small businesses.

Join us as we explore Sri's journey, the mission behind Brigh...

In this episode of 'Personally,' we're diving into the heart of the sharing economy with Daan Weddepohl, the visionary founder of Peerby. Discover how Peerby is redefining the way we think about ownership and community through its unique platform for borrowing and sharing items with neighbors. From his early beginnings to pioneering a sustainable path in the tech world, join us as we explore Daan's journey, the challenges and t...

Welcome to 'Personally,' Persona’s podcast, where we bring you closer to the personal stories behind some of the most innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. I'm your host, Ed Giansante, and in today's episode, we're venturing into the dynamic intersection of technology and travel. Our guest is Cynthia Huang, Co-founder and CEO of Dtravel. Dtravel is more than just a travel platform; it's a community-owned and ...

Welcome to Personally, a Persona’s community podcast where we explore the innovative solutions driving today's startups.

In today’s episode, Ed Giansante will sit down with Luke de Haas from Mosea - a fintech company at the forefront of group payments and money collection, about how they're simplifying financial interactions for communities and teams alike.

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Today I’m speaking with Sarah Huggins, the co-founder of Hiive—a groundbreaking online marketplace that is reshaping the trading of private securities. With a rich background as a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, Sarah brings a unique blend of legal acumen and strategic innovation to the financial technology sector. Sarah is a strategist at heart, dedicated to solving complex problems and nurturing high-caliber tea...

We're joined by Reuven Gorsht, the co-founder and CEO of Deeded, a platform that’s transforming the real estate closing process. Based in Toronto, Reuven brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at MoveSnap and SAP, and his academic background from Harvard Business School. Deeded is at the forefront of reimagining the real estate closing experience. So, let's start this insightful conversation with Reuven. A...

Welcome to 'Personally,' Persona’s podcast, where we bring you closer to the personal stories behind some of the most innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. Joining us is Tommie Edwards, the Founder and Chief Executive of Tech1M. Tommie's journey is a remarkable tale of passion, innovation, and leadership. Tommie has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in Tech in the UK by the Financia...

Dive into the world of fintech with "Personally" by Persona, where we explore the innovative solutions driving today's startups. In this episode, Ed Giansante chats with Bryan Petro is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of GetMyBoat, the world's largest boat rental & charter marketplace with over 150,000+ boats in 9,300 locations and 184 countries. He was the first employee at GetMyBoat starting in Product Management and Ope...

In this episode of the Personally podcast, Ed delve into Khawar's vision for transforming the world of online language teaching and his dedication to empowering teachers while making a meaningful impact. Khawar is a social entrepreneur with a diverse background encompassing mergers & acquisitions, law, sales, insurance, and community organizing. Before launching somos, he led apples & pears, a UK-based charity that facili...

Join Ed from Persona as he engages in an illuminating conversation with Jim Pravot, the Co-Founder & Managing Director of StrategyBRIX.

In this episode of the Personally podcast, we explore Jim's extensive experience in building and optimizing end-to-end Financial Crime programs globally, his work with prominent companies like PwC and Quantexa, and his role in overseeing StrategyBRIX's operations in EMEA.

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