#49 - Danny Shader, Founder & CEO at PayNearMe

#53 - Grace Keith Rodriguez, CEO at Caliber Corporate Advisers

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Grace Keith Rodriguez, CEO at Caliber Corporate Advisers. What you’ll get out of this episode: * Strategic Communications for Fintech: Grace explains how Caliber guides clients through pivotal moments like funding and M&A with a deep advisory approach—not just PR. * Fintech Trends to Watch: Private markets, alternative assets, and lending innovation are heating up, along with new uses of AI. * The Power of Authentic Narrative: Caliber emphasizes storytelling that is “told by” clients, not “for” them—anchoring real expertise, not hype. * From Excel to Innovation: Many fintechs are still competing against Excel spreadsheets; Caliber’s clients are building tools to make data more accessible and actionable. * Events, Ecosystems & “Fin and Juice”: With fintech gatherings back in full swing, Grace shares how curated events like “Fin and Juice” build deeper community ties. To learn more about Caliber Corporate Advisers : Website:   [https://prospero.ai/]https://calibercorporate.com [https://calibercorporate.com] https://prudence.vc/LinkedIn:   [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prospero-ai/]https://www.linkedin.com/company/caliber-corporate-advisers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/caliber-corporate-advisers/] Guest's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-keith-rodriguez/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-keith-rodriguez/] Show and Host's Socials: Slice of Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/] Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/] Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

#52 - George Kailas, CEO at Prospero.ai

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: George Kailas, CEO at Prospero.ai. What you’ll get out of this episode: * George Kailas shares how early frustrations in finance led to the creation of Prospero.ai [http://Prospero.ai]. * Prospero simplifies complex institutional data into 10 easy-to-understand signals. * Their most powerful tool, net option sentiment, alerts users to market moves before they happen. * The app and newsletter are free, with alerts launching as their first paid product. * Prospero is community-driven, offering ownership via crowdfunding on Republic. To learn more about Prospero.ai: Website: https://prospero.ai/ [https://prospero.ai/] https://prudence.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prospero-ai/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prospero-ai/] Guest's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgekailas/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgekailas/] Show and Host's Socials: Slice of Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/] Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/] Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

#51 - Jon Fry, CEO & Founder at Lendflow

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Jon Fry, CEO & Founder at Lendflow. What you’ll get out of this episode: * Jon Fry's journey from gaming and global entrepreneurship to launching Lendflow. * Clear breakdown of embedded lending and its role in transforming customer experiences. * How AI is eliminating inefficiencies and democratizing SMB access to credit. * Why Lendflow chose marketplace tech over direct lending for long-term alignment. * Use case of BHG Financial showcasing Lendflow’s automation power. To learn more about Lendflow: Website: https://www.lendflow.com/ [https://www.lendflow.com/] https://prudence.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lendflow/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lendflow/] Guest's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfrytx/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfrytx/] Show and Host's Socials: Slice of Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/] Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/] Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

#50 - Scott Weller, CTO & Founder at EnFi

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Scott Weller, CTO & Founder at EnFi. What you’ll get out of this episode: * EnFi leverages AI to streamline commercial credit processing and portfolio management. * Institutions see deal processing times drop from weeks to days after onboarding. * EnFi’s approach unlocks valuable data trapped in documents, enabling continuous risk assessment. * The team blends rapid AI innovation with strict standards for security and reliability. * Upcoming features allow lenders to automate workflows using natural language, reducing reliance on engineering. To learn more about EnFi: Website: http://www.enfi.ai [http://www.enfi.ai] https://prudence.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enfi-ai/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/enfi-ai/] Guest's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweller/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweller/] Show and Host's Socials: Slice of Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/] Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/] Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

#49 - Danny Shader, Founder & CEO at PayNearMe

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Danny Shader, Founder & CEO at PayNearMe. What you’ll get out of this episode: * Redefining Cost in Payments: Shader explains that the true cost of payment isn't just processing fees—it's missed payments and customer service inefficiencies. * Payment Experience as Brand Identity: For many consumers, paying a bill is their main interaction with a service provider, making it a critical brand moment. * Combatting Phishing and Friction: PayNearMe’s SmartLink and QR code solutions reduce fraud risks and customer confusion by eliminating the need for data entry. * Universal Access and Modality Flexibility: By supporting diverse payment methods—Venmo, Apple Pay, ACH, even cash—PayNearMe ensures bills can be paid conveniently. * Long-Term Savings Through Simplicity: A streamlined payment experience decreases call center traffic, reduces exceptions, and leads to perpetual cost savings. To learn more about PayNearMe: Website: https://home.paynearme.com [https://home.paynearme.com] https://prudence.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paynearme/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/paynearme/] Guest's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyshader/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyshader/] Show and Host's Socials: Slice of Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/] Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/] Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.