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 Neobank Founder Using TikTok to Fight Scams
Banking for older Americans doesn’t exactly scream TikTok. But Kevin Nazemi, co-founder and CEO of Charlie, discovered short videos about scams are resonating with people and their families.
On today’s show: Why fraud thrives on urgency, how slowing down payments can help and why Kevin thinks friction in banking might actually be a good thing.
Show notes:
Chapters:
[0:00] Meet Kevin Nazemi, CEO of Charlie
[1:29] Why a Neobank Turned to TikTok
[3:15] How Fraud Content Goes Viral
[6:05] Scam Tactics That Actually Work
[10:24] The Psychology Behind Scams
[16:10] AI & The Future of Fraud
[20:26] Introducing “Speedbump” for Payments
[32:18] Why Launching a Startup Is Always Nerve-Wracking
[35:00] Interviewing President Clinton at Age 11
[39:19] Where to Find Kevin & Charlie
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