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The moment that led fintech leader Rachel Curtis to build AI for empathy.

26 min · 11. mar. 2026
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On the SaaSy AF podcast this week we're joined by entrepreneur Rachel Curtis. In this eye-opening episode, Rachel shares her 30-year journey from traditional finance to pioneering conversational AI that tackles real human struggles. She takes us inside a powerful moment that sparked her mission: helping emotionally distressed consumers navigate financial shame without judgment. Discover how her AI-driven virtual agents offer a safe space, empowering people in debt or overwhelmed by financial stress to seek help without feeling exposed or judged. 00:00 Introducing Rachel Curtis 00:27 The pivotal moment that made Rachel change her career towards AI, which helps people 04:33 The increase in people turning to AI for support over humans 07:22 The struggle of getting investors to believe in a product they don't relate to 11:45 Improving education on financial literacy  15:40 Is financial education more ingrained in US culture 19:17 What it's like working in a male dominated industry 22:33 What's next?  24:13 One piece of advice to live by FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbgibson/ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronbgibson/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhurree/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhurree/]

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