Money Isn't Everything
Money isn’t Everything explores the many ways fintech is changing what it means to be a bank or credit union. Host Mary Wisniewski, Cornerstone's editor-at-large and long-time fintech reporter, interviews early-stage startups, academics, and creative fintech thinkers, on how they're rewriting financial services. Listen every other Thursday morning. Expect laughter.
Money Isn't Everything
The Check Is In The...Wait, Where’s the Check?
The federal government is phasing out a range of paper checks in favor of digital payments.
On the show: Mary speaks to Lurein Perera, CEO and co-founder of GiveCard, a fintech company that helps nonprofits and government agencies issue and manage prepaid debit cards for direct cash assistance programs.
They chat about the slow disappearance of checks, the importance of financial inclusion, and why money apps need to understand a variety of languages to help build trust.
Show notes:
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & The Origin of GiveCard
04:30 – Fixing Broken Systems: How GiveCard Works
07:00 – Disaster Relief in Action: LA Fires & Emergency Aid
12:00 – The Power of Cash: Real-Life Impact Stories
18:00 – Just Give People Money: Lessons from the Pandemic
25:00 – Branding with Purpose: Welcome to Giftopia
30:00 – Building for Trust & Dignity
35:00 – Founder Advice & Wrap-Up
