Fintech Impact

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Jimmy Gill from Versoft Consulting about the intricacies of investment technology and data migrations. The conversation explores the challenges of integrating various investment technologies, outlining how Versoft Consulting assists in streamlining technology stacks for financial advisors. They delve into the complexities of data migration between portfolio management syst...

Jason Pereira interviews Arnulf Hsu, CEO and Co-founder of GReminders. Arnold discusses the company's journey from being a client notification system to becoming an AI powered end-to-end meeting management platform tailored for financial advisors. The conversation dives into how GReminders focuses on automating the entire client meeting lifecycle through AI and intricate integrations with CRM systems. Arnold also highlights the sig...

Jason Pereira interviews David Silverstein, Founder of Ned, a white label online platform aimed at enhancing lender transparency and cash flow visibility for small to medium-sized businesses. Silverstein discusses the origin of Ned, emphasizing transparency and trust between lenders and borrowers, and explains how Ned facilitates cash flow lending with real-time borrower insights. He further explores the challenges faced by convent...

Jason Pereira interviews Vickie Lewin, Chief Growth Officer of Amplify, to discuss their wealth tech platform designed to enhance the advisor and client experience. Vickie explains how Amplify was born within the RIA Ashton Thomas and highlights its evolution into a standalone technology platform aimed at addressing common challenges faced by advisors. Amplify's focus on reducing complexity, creating seamless workflows, and offerin...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Mark Friedenthal, Founder and CEO of Tolerisk, about the innovative risk profiling platform his company offers to financial advisors. Mark explains how Tolerisk differentiates itself by integrating financial data into client risk profiles, providing a more holistic understanding of both risk tolerance and capacity. He discusses the company's origins and challenges, highlig...

Jason Pereira interviews Miles Paschini, CEO of FV Bank, an innovative Fintech startup. The discussion revolves around FV Bank's mission to bridge traditional banking with cutting edge financial technologies like blockchain and FinTech solutions. Miles reflects on his journey in the payments industry and highlights FV Bank's efforts to cater to FinTech and blockchain companies by offering compliant and tech-forward banking services...

Jason Pereira interviews Helen Yang, Founder and CEO of Andes Risk, a financial technology company offering a next-generation risk assessment platform for financial advisors. The conversation highlights how the company employs behavioral finance to enhance investment strategies and provide personalized financial advice. Jason Pereira delves into the origins and implementation of Andes Risk, uncovering how it integrates into existin...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Jeff Marsden, Chief Product Officer at PureFacts, a leader in revenue management for financial advisory and investment management firms. They explore the complexities of revenue management, including regulatory challenges, individualized advisor fee structures, and data integration from multiple sources. The discussion also touches on the company’s strategic acquisitions, ...

In this episode, Jason Pereira interviews Sindhu Joseph, CEO, and Co-founder of CogniCor, an AI platform designed to transform the financial advisory industry. They discuss how CogniCor's AI co-pilot assists financial advisors by enhancing their productivity and enabling personalized client interactions. Sindhu shares the inspiration and technology behind CogniCor, emphasizing the platform's potential to democratize access to wealt...

In this episode Jason Pereira talks with Kevin Knull, President of TaxStatus, about the innovations TaxStatus is bringing to the field through its seamless data integration with the IRS. Kevin discusses how the company sources taxpayer data, with the consent of the taxpayer, to help clients make well informed financial decisions. He highlights the broader applications and benefits including financial advising, loan origination, and...

In this episode, Jason Pereira interviews Chanddeep Madaan, the CEO and founder of Aya Care, a health spending account provider in Canada. The discussion focuses on Aya Care's mission to remove financial barriers for accessing health and wellness services. Madan explains how Aya Care uses technology to streamline the process, reducing the hassle of reimbursement, and enabling employees to utilize health spending accounts easily. Th...

In this episode, Jason Pereira interviews Ben Borodach, co-founder and CEO of April, a FinTech company focused on integrating tax calculations into financial apps to help users make smarter financial decisions. Ben discusses his entrepreneurial journey, challenges faced when building April, and the importance of simplifying tax processes for consumers. The conversation delves into how April's technology leverages data to create a m...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Yelena Shkolnik, Partner at Jump Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in fintechs at the Series A level. The conversation explores the firm's approach to investments, particularly how they evaluate companies transitioning from startup to a more established phase, focusing on consistent, repeatable revenue streams and team dynamics. They discuss the transition ...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews John Connell, CEO and Co-founder of Focal, an AI-driven meeting notation software. They discuss Focal's mission to enhance client relationship management for financial advisors, emphasizing proactive AI solutions beyond simple note-taking. John shares insights on Focal’s development journey, the role of AI agents, and the niche they are carving in the wealth management and...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Tim Brackney, CEO of Springline Advisory, about their innovative approach to scaling mid-market advisory and accounting firms through the implementation of advanced technology and strategic acquisitions. The discussion covers SpringLine's inception, their private equity backing, and how they help firms transition from a localized operation to an enterprise-level struc...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Tachat Igityan, Founder of Destream, a platform designed to help content creators monetize their work more efficiently. Tachat describes Destream as a fintech solution aimed at simplifying payment processes for creators, addressing issues associated with traditional payment systems like PayPal. The discussion covers various challenges faced by content creators in getting c...

In this episode, Jason Pereira and Guy Anderson engage in a year-end review of the Fintech Impact podcast, covering insights and trends in financial technology over the past year . They discuss the evolving landscape of fintech solutions, AI integration, and challenges faced in areas such as open banking and data aggregation. Various guests and their contributions to sectors like estate planning, tax, and insurance were recalled, h...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Mike Conover, CEO and Co-founder of Brightwave, an AI-driven investment research platform. Mike discusses how Brightwave leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide insightful financial analysis by synthesizing data from multiple sources and uncovering patterns. The episode delves into the challenges of using AI for financial research, the advantages ...