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Rise FinTech Podcast

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Welcome to the Rise FinTech Podcast, brought to you by Barclays. Tune in to discover the latest trends and topics on FinTech from industry experts, founders, entrepreneurs and investors, who each bring their unique take on the industry and its future. All opinions provided by the interviewees are their own. To discover more about Rise, Barclays' #HomeofFinTech, visit https://rise.barclays.
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This expert show is dedicated to the workforce of today and tomorrow. Pete ‘the Job Guy’ Langlois introduces his listeners to Jacksonville’s most innovative companies, and he explores the career journeys behind some of Jacksonville’s top influential individuals, all done with an honest and entertaining filter.
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In this Rise Insights Special episode, on the back of our latest Rise Insights Report: The rise of regtech, our host Nura Haji, sits down with report contributor Matt Flenley, Head of Marketing at Datactics. We explore Matt’s statement that ‘regtech can be a game-changer if you’re serious about data’ and hear about the intersectionality between dat…
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In this Rise Podcast episode, our host Nura Haji, sits down with Kentaro Kawamori, CEO & Co-Founder of Persefoni, a prominent climate software company to discuss climate fintech and why ESG matters. Kentaro discusses the importance of data reporting and touches upon Persefoni's involvement with the SEC in shaping the regulatory landscape for sustai…
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Accelerated by a global pandemic, youth are experiencing a mental health crisis unlike anything we've seen before. There aren't enough clinical providers. For every 1,200 students there's only one school psychologist. Lack of providers makes support inaccessible. Costs are high and waitlists are as long as 4-6 months Support is reactive rather than…
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Our guest this week was none other than the Sheriff of Clay County, Michelle Cook. Listen and learn about how big the Clay County Sheriff’s Office really is (surprising), some of the accomplishments under her 2.5 years as Sheriff, and the major initiatives she and her terrific team are focusing on. Don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Foll…
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Part 2 of our conversation with Sharon! Last time on bamboo & glass, we focused on the beginnings of her content creation journey and the tribulations that came with the new chapter. In this episode, we'll chat more about specifically confidence and self-love, and how they go hand-in-hand with putting yourself out there both online and offline, esp…
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Our guest this week is Colleen Morris, Development Manager, JDRF Northern Florida. Colleen shares valuable information about Type One Diabetes (T1D) and the wonderful things JDRF is doing. From funding innovative research to advocating for government action to providing a support structure for our community, no other organization does more to fight…
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Posting online is scary - especially when you come in with preconceived notions of what it means to gather a following and to put work into that. We spoke with Sharon Lee, a TikToker best known for her LA recs, loving advice from her dad, and hot takes on media, about her journey into TikTok - how she hated (and still hates) influencer culture, how…
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Reading the love story I got to introduce to millions of people on TikTok: "You May Want to Marry My Husband" Media mentioned in the episode My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me link weekly, short newsletter: bambooandglass.substack.com Additional stories about love & loss Children Don't Always Live link What Does Daddy Cry About? link Years Ago, …
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Our guest this week is local author, Retta Ward. Listen to her unique journey and learn about the interesting storyline of her latest work, The Mad King’s Revenge, Book 1. Check out the episode and let us know what you think. Don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Follow for alerts wherever you're listening. This expert show is presented by …
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Previously on the podcast, Erica came onto the podcast to chat about how we can all level up our lives with side quests. As we dug a little deeper in our questions, at one point Erica shares that it gets into her life philosophy of believing the journey is more important than the destination (it’s even her go-to second date question). But what if y…
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What holds you back from starting new things? Could reframing interests as "side quests" lower the barriers, expectations, and even the guilt of trying something totally different? Outside of Erica's 9-5 job as a senior manager of client strategy & analytics, she's also: performer at Disneyland, contestant on the baking show Baker’s Dozen, Ted Talk…
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Matthew B. Parks, Sr. Vice President of Information Technology and Security at Pace Center for GirlsOur guest this week is Matthew B. Parks, Sr. Vice President of Information Technology and Security at Pace Center for Girls. Matthew is a wealth of important information and he talks about technology trends and career opportunities in information tec…
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Malicious compliance, quiet hiring, worker hoarding, career cushioning, and quiet quitting are movements in the ever-shifting relationship between employer and employee in this economy. We break down what these terms mean, and talk about how social media influences our relationship with labor and autonomy. We end by talking about the most recent ro…
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Our guests this week are Barry Fleming and Tom Nolan, both part of the Ascendo family. Barry is a Director, leading our IT recruiting division. His deep knowledge of technology really helps the team to hit the nail on the head when it comes to supplying qualified candidates. Tom is a Partner in the Jacksonville Ascendo office. We refer to Tom as th…
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Have you ever wanted to hide a part of your identity or life from someone? As we grow older, we naturally become more aware of what biases and connotations our identity and history hold, and we could either look forward or be really reluctant to witness reactions and judgments from others. What if we took those insecurities, those what if’s, and le…
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Last week, Da Eun asked for Sophia's advice regarding the workplace. Today is Sophia's turn to ask for Da Eun's advice. TODAY'S TOPIC: I notice that overall, you’re very proactive in maintaining friendships and making new friends. For example, there are many times when a friend from hs reacehs out and you make time to catch up. Also, when you see s…
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Our guests this week are both from UPS. Greg DeFranco and George Moore each have 33 years of continuous service at UPS. They shared information about the great company they work for, and they also drove home the fact that it does not take a college degree to have a successful career! This expert show is presented by Ascendo staffing and consulting …
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In a little break from tradition, our first episode of 2023 features a recording of our Rise Presents: FinTech Trends event, hosted by our team in Rise New York. In this Rise Presents Special, Brian Luciani, Head of Rise New York, sits down with industry leaders - Dan Allred, Senior Marketing Manager, National FinTech Team at Silicon Valley Bank, S…
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Da Eun: We’ve been friends for almost a decade now, hard to believe, but we always have so much to learn from each other given our expertise, our lived experiences, and the synergy that is our friendship. Today, I need your advice, Sophia. Sophia: And I’ll need your advice, Da Eun, in the next episode. Hopefully, people can gain some more insight i…
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This week we're joined by three guests from the United Way of Northeast Florida. Robin Abbott, Chief Financial Officer; Aretha I. Franklin, Program and Services Coordinator; and Steve Norris, Manager/Tax Program. Our wonderful guests shared valuable information about United Way’s VITA/RealSense program that provides free tax return preparation for …
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"A professional change in midlife can provide a much-needed reset—at least when you’re looking for a career that more closely aligns with your passion. But finding what you love, especially once you’ve gone down an entirely different path, can feel impossible." On bamboo & glass, we talk about the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be, …
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Our guest this week is Nick Howland, City Councilman. Nick is a Navy veteran, businessman, husband, and father of 2 boys. Nick is also the Executive Director of The Fire Watch, Northeast Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. This expert show is presented by Ascendo staffing and consulting solution and is dedicated to the workforce of today and to…
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"Would you rather like your crush more, or vice versa? If you couldn’t ask/share about someone’s age or career, what would you ask/share to get someone to choose you to go to Paradise?" Single's Inferno 2 was a fun show that also challenged our assumptions about others and our habits for how we present ourselves. We chat about: If it felt clear tha…
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Our Guest this week is Dave Simpson, Co-Founder of The Valhalla Barbershop and Taphouse. Valhalla Luxury Barbershop & Taphouse is located just a few blocks off of the ocean in Atlantic Beach, FL. Valhalla’s Taphouse is fully loaded with a variety of over 150 different craft beers and ciders with over 40 of them being on tap. A portion of every doll…
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Career can be simple or it can be complicated. As we're getting older, we're realizing how much more common it is to take a chance on a new career path, but that doesn't make it any less intimidating. In this episode, we're sourcing from interviews we did in 2020 with fellow career changemakers to provide you with 6 things to keep in mind as encour…
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Get to know our 2023 theme ("discovering the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be") - and if you're new, get to know us and the friendship behind our 4-year weekly podcast! Episodes mentioned Here's How to Enjoy Meeting New People “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities How the American Dream Has Failed International Students …
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While it's easy to focus on "highlight reel achievements" that make sense to others, we're here to 🥳 celebrate work in progress and internal victories that don't have to make sense to anyone but YOU. Whether you want to reflect on your own or with a loved one, here are some questions and conversation starters: Is there anything you've acknowledged …
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Kelly Mannel is a specialist in emotional intelligence, serving organizations in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development. Recently she was asked by the Goleman EI organization to serve as a Meta-Coach, teaching other coaches how to use emotional intelligence in their own practices. Kelly coaches executives and leaders globally, and her practi…
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There's so much we're grateful for, eager to release, and hopeful about as 2022 comes to a close. Vision boards are a great way to visualize your goals and hopes for 2023, so listen along and let's make one together! How to support bamboo & glass: 🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass 🌿Share our Instagram posts & episodes …
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What does it take to tell a good story, make your friends laugh, and help everyone have a grand old time? Turns out, not much. Niles Wilson, resident storyteller, tells us his 5 tips to flexing that storytelling muscle, just in time for the holidays as you gather with loved ones and reminisce on some of the best memories from this year. Remember, g…
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Pete’s guests this week are Dr. Dan Richard, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of North Florida (UNF), and Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, Associate Professor at the School of Computing at UNF. They are the Co-Directors of the Florida Data Science for Social Good program. The FL-DSSG program blends data science and technology design to …
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How do you create a sense of closeness and intimacy with your loved ones from afar? Even with technology like video calls and friendship lamps, there hasn't been a tool that enhances the love language of physical touch, or presence, the way that Tangible does. Our guest is Akshay, the founder of Tangible, a magical neck pillow that creates physical…
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What stories about death and the afterlife did you grow up with? We chat with filmmaker Eleanor Cho about her short film Dinner is Ready, Korean folklore about death, and the connections between film and mental health. Watch Dinner is Ready. About Eleanor: Eleanor Cho is a Korean American filmmaker and graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. …
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In this Rise Insights Special episode, on the back of our latest Rise Insights Report: Byte-sized finance for all, report lead Ayush Singh chats with Rahul Tripathy, CEO & Co-Founder of Fundfina and Andrew Paulson, Founder of Triton Capital. Ayush, Rahul and Andrew discuss the latest developments in the digitisation of the SMB Lending sector.…
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We’ve been observing how content creators today choose to share which bits and pieces of their lives to share, and going through some reevaluations ourselves. So let’s talk about it - content creation and privacy - with our good friend, content creator & teacher Irene J. Kim! She dives deep into: what aspects of safety/privacy she is most concerned…
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Jessica DeFranco shares her son’s journey to recovery after sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Jessica also tells us all about the 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness 5k race event on Thanksgiving morning in Atlantic Beach. Join us! This expert show is presented by Ascendo staffing and consulting solution and is dedicat…
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This week Pete 'The Job Guy' Langlois is joined by Michele McManamon & Tracey Bradley from Operation New Uniform. Check out the episode and let us know what you think. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more great guests! This expert show is presented by Ascendo staffing and consulting solution and is dedicated to the workforce of today a…
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Ashikaga wisteria, yuzu, white rabbit, honeydew melon, brown sugar boba, chrysanthemum tea, vietnamese coffee, dragonfruit tea, white peach, candied plum, ube pancakes...if you want to fill your home (or a loved one's home) with these unique nostalgic scents, Baisun has you covered! We catch up with founder Brandon Leung about his journey building …
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In this episode of the Founders Coffee Club, our host Grace Harrod was lucky enough to speak with Dominic Kalms, Founder & CEO of bgenerous and Jaideep Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of FlyFin to discuss the topic of company culture. They discussed the development of company culture from the start, the importance of maintaining that culture as the company…
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Excited to feel safe meeting people in person, but nervous about meeting new people? Want to enjoy meeting new people, fulfill your intentions, and build sincere relationships? We share ideas for what you can do as a guest before the event, during the event, and after the event. We also share ideas for hosts and for tricky situations...like how to …
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In this Rise Insights Special episode, on the back of our latest Rise Insights Report: Byte-sized finance for all, report lead Ayush Singh chats with Dr. Jasmin B. Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder of LXME and Satyen Kothari, Founder, and CEO of Cube Wealth. Ayush, Jasmin and Satyen dive into the innovation of byte-sized finance, discussing how technology is…
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Credit scores, loans, and other aspects of personal finance can seem predatory, exploitative, unintuitive, scary, and shady...and mistakes can feel shameful and irreversible. In this episode, Sophia shares the mistakes, moments of grace, and @yourrichbff videos that nudged her to learn the basics and take simple, safe steps towards saving and spend…
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Buckle in folks, you're in for an intimate conversation on our parents: what it was like growing up with them, all the waves of woes and gratitude we feel over and over again with them, and how we navigate this dynamic when it comes to conflicts and boundaries. Related episodes: How I Befriended My Siblings Documenting a Legacy of Kindness & Curios…
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How do American, Korean, and Indian/Indian-American dating shows differ? We break down the best moments of Indian Matchmaking, Love is Blind, The Ultimatum, and Change Days. (We've already done an episode about Single's Inferno.) We also chat about what's been on our TikTok FYP (For You Page) lately. Related episodes: Flirting 101: 10 Tips with Son…
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In this episode of the Founders Coffee Club, our host Grace Harrod was lucky enough to speak with Rob Cossins, Founder & CEO of Scribe, and Panos Skliamis, Founder & CEO of SPIN Analytics to discuss the topic of becoming a CEO. In this episode they discussed Panos and Rob's respective journeys to CEO, how they found the transition, and how they dec…
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The popularity of particular creators in the zeitgeist doesn't always match up with their realities. When they have thousands if not millions of fans but can't afford their next project, what can be done? Introducing Fanded, created by musician Travis Atreo: a licensed equity crowdfunding portal for musicians and artist to raise money through fan i…
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