Episodes

  • #12 - Stephanie Song, Co-Founder & CEO at Invictus
    Nov 27 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

    Our Guest: Stephanie Song, Co-Founder & CEO at Invictus.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Stephanie Song, CEO of Invictus, aims to streamline deal execution with AI, targeting investment teams.
    • Invictus integrates with email systems to create a collaborative, real-time view of transaction progress.
    • The platform offers tools that save deal teams hours daily, reducing inefficiencies and manual tasks.
    • Inspired by her M&A experience at Coinbase, Stephanie envisions AI becoming as transformative as Excel was in the 1980s.

    To learn more about Invictus:
    Website: https://www.tryinvictus.co/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/try-invictus/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-song-768965129/

    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    17 mins
  • #11 - Michael Spelfogel, President & Co-Founder at Cardless
    Oct 29 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Michael Spelfogel, President & Co-Founder at Cardless.


    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Inception of Cardless: Michael Spelfogel explains the inspiration behind Cardless and its vision for a digital-forward credit card landscape.
    • Cardless for Businesses: Details on how Cardless enables brands like Alibaba to offer tailored credit solutions to small businesses.
    • Innovative Rewards Programs: Cardless’s approach to custom rewards and loyalty programs designed around specific brand and customer needs.
    • Future of Co-branded Credit Cards: Spelfogel’s insights into how Cardless is expanding co-branded card offerings beyond traditional bank partnerships.
    • Memorable Startup Moments: Spelfogel shares a story of determination that helped Cardless secure its first client, Manchester United.



    To learn more about Cardless:
    Website: https://www.cardless.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardless/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-spelfogel/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    22 mins
  • #10 - Monica Eaton, CEO at Chargebacks911
    Oct 14 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Monica Eaton, CEO at Chargebacks911.


    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Industry Pioneer: Monica Eaton shares how Chargebacks911 has transformed the chargeback management landscape over 15 years.
    • Role of AI: Insights on AI and machine learning’s impact on chargeback mitigation and how technology shapes the future of payments.
    • Leadership & Innovation: How fostering a startup mentality keeps Chargebacks911 innovative and agile in a rapidly evolving market.
    • Parenting & Technology: Monica offers valuable advice on parenting in a digital age, emphasizing discipline and exposing kids to technology.



    To learn more about Chargebacks911:
    Website: https://chargebacks911.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargebacks911/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaeatoncardone/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    32 mins
  • #9 - Mo Al Adham, Founder & CEO at Frec
    Sep 30 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Mo Al Adham, Founder & CEO at Frec.


    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • What is Frec?: Mo Al Adham explains Frec’s mission to provide market returns with tax savings through direct indexing.
    • The Evolution of Index Investing: Frec offers a modern twist on traditional ETFs, providing both returns and capital losses for tax efficiency.
    • Portfolio Customization: Frec allows investors to tailor portfolios by excluding specific stocks or industries, offering more control.
    • Portfolio Lines of Credit: Mo discusses how Frec's portfolio lines of credit empower investors without the need to sell assets.
    • The Future of Fintech & AI: Insights on how Frec utilizes AI for compliance and personalization and its potential impact on the fintech industry.



    To learn more about Frec:
    Website: https://frec.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frecfinance/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maladham/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    20 mins
  • #8 - Zuben Mathews, CEO & Co-Founder at Brigit
    Sep 17 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Zuben Mathews, CEO and Co-Founder at Brigit.


    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Brigit is the most downloaded financial health app in the U.S., offering tools like paycheck advances, credit building, and personalized advice.
    • Zuben Mathews explains how Brigit has helped users save over $1 billion in fees while reducing financial stress for 94% of its users.
    • The platform uses advanced cashflow technology to provide financial inclusion for the 75% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
    • Brigit has scaled rapidly, achieving over $100 million in revenue with a lean team, and aims for further exponential growth.



    To learn more about Brigit:
    Website: https://www.hellobrigit.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellobrigit/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuben-mathews-0ba6b95/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    20 mins
  • #7 - Bobby Pinero, Co-Founder & CEO at Equals
    Sep 3 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Bobby Pinero, Co-Founder & CEO at Equals.


    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Bobby Pinero’s journey from Intercom analyst to CEO of Equals.
    • How Equals aims to simplify financial modeling for spreadsheet lovers.
    • The challenges of creating user-friendly live data connections in Equals.
    • Lessons learned from introducing a freemium model and pivoting back.



    To learn more about Equals:
    Website: https://equals.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equalshq/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbypinero/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    27 mins
  • #6 - Renato Villanueva, Co-Founder & CEO at Parallel
    Jul 23 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Renato Villanueva, Co-Founder & CEO at Parallel.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Renato Villanueva shares the inspiration behind founding Parallel and the excitement of solving tough problems.
    • The critical role of financial forecasting in the success of early-stage startups.
    • Common financial mistakes founders make and how to avoid them.
    • The importance of making strategic bets rather than just cutting costs.
    • Advice for new founders on getting their products to market quickly.



    To learn more about Parallel:
    Website: https://getparallel.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getparallel/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/villanuevar/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    19 mins
  • #5 - Adam Tzagournis, Founder & CEO at FlowCog Canvas
    Jun 12 2024

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Adam Tzagournis, Founder & CEO at FlowCog Canvas.

    What you’ll get out of this episode:

    • Introduction to FlowCog Canvas, a tool for managing business finances and avoiding cash flow problems.
    • Insights from Adam Tzagournis, a CPA and full-stack developer, on integrating finance and technology.
    • The importance of forward-looking projections in financial planning for startups.
    • FlowCog's use of AI to simplify financial data and enhance user experience.
    • New features and future plans for FlowCog, including the "Explain in Plain English" function.



    To learn more about FlowCog Canvas:
    Website: https://canvas.flowcog.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-tzagournis-cpa/

    Guest's Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowcog/


    Show and Host's Socials:
    Slice of Finance
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

    Jared S Taylor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/


    Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

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    17 mins