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Hi, fintech fam! 💜

I hope your week has been fabulous! I’m just a weekend away from my book deadline for Fintech Feminists and I am getting so excited to submit this massive project!

There's more good news: I just learned that there will officially be an audiobook recording available a few weeks after the book is published in October! The audiobook will be narrated by yours truly!

In honor of this, I’m bringing back three podcasts from my show, Humans of Fintech, highlighting AAPI excellence in our industry and key topics—from embedded finance to community building.

P.S. I’ve had a few of you ask when Humans of Fintech will return. Thank you for your patience, as the book has taken up so much of my bandwidth. The podcast will be back in action soon!

Oh, and if you’re looking for an opportunity to get together with the community before summer break, join us for our Fintech Is Femme Founders Summit on June 3, kicking off NY Tech Week! Grab your ticket here.

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WHY UPGRADE?

There’s a big difference in how the mainstream media covers fintech and how I do. Every week, I will provide you with the latest fintech news (minus the BS), profiles of inspiring women in fintech, and insightful analysis to help you stay ahead of the competition.

For our premium members, I send out updates 3x a week through our new column, "On Performance.” These columns will provide tactical advice to improve your entrepreneur and business leader performance.

Plus, premium members support female-led journalism and keep this work going. Because of your support, Fintech Is Femme is more than just a newsletter; it's a media empire and community for women to connect, learn, and support one another.

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What’s Up In Fintech

Every Thursday, I share news stories and trending pieces I follow. Think of it as a way to quickly find the most important news in the fintech world.

#1 Rewriting the Asian American Narrative in Fintech, With Liang Zhao

Did you know 1 in every 124 Asian women in the workplace is a leader vs. 1 in every 50 white males?

Liang Zhao, CEO of the marketing and public relations consulting agency Vansary, does, and that’s why she’s making it her personal mission to ensure underrepresented groups have an equal seat at the leadership table.

In this episode of Humans of Fintech, Liang sits down with me to discuss her experience as an Asian American in the fintech space. She talks about how the culture of internalization has made it difficult for Asian Americans to recognize when they’re being shortlisted and emphasizes the need for fintech to work harder to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Plus, find out how Vansary works with female founders, minority-owned businesses, and allies within the financial sector to help underrepresented groups find their leadership voice.

Tune into the full episode here.

#2 Building Community & Combatting Bro Culture, With Michelle Tran 

Michelle Tran is building a community, tackling “bro culture” head-on. Find out why she will no longer be talked over.

Tran is the Head of Enterprise Sales and SVP at Vestwell, a platform working to close the savings gap. She’s also the Founder of NYC Fintech Women and Dreamers // Doers, a collaboration and mentorship community.

Michelle and I get into her inspiring family story of immigration in tough circumstances, why she’s determined to keep on giving back, and the aha moment when she found herself talked over at a pitch meeting, triggering her mission to create a supportive community and mentoring other women in fintech.

Tune into the episode here.

#2 A Global Perspective on Embedded Finance, With Ahon Sarkar

What does the future of embedded finance look like in countries experiencing a financial revolution, with cultural norms so different from our own?

General Manager to Helix, Ahon Sarkar, chats with me about the homogeneity of cultural spending worldwide, including the rising appetite for greater access to wealth management in India, South Korea, and India.

Plus, Ahon and I discuss the challenges niche embedded finance companies face in creating a sustainable business model and generate a few potential solutions to the drop-off problem.

Tune into the full episode here.

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Join us every Thursday to stay updated on the top fintech events each week! These events are a great way to network, learn, and connect with our fintech community. Let's fill our calendars with these awesome events - I would love to see you there! If you have an event to share, please inform me!

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[NEW YORK]: Fintech Is Femme Founders Summit

I am thrilled to announce two of our KEYNOTE fireside chat speakers at the upcoming Fintech Is Femme Founders Summit on June 3 as part of NY Tech Week.

Lisa Carmen Wang stands out as an unapologetic force.

From her impressive athletic career as a four-time USA National Champion and Hall of Fame Gymnast to her current ventures as a Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and Author - Lisa is a true powerhouse.

Through her company, BAD B*TCH EMPIRE, Lisa is not only building unapologetic worth and wealth for women but also investing in female-led businesses that are making an exponential impact.

In this talk, she’ll teach you how to strategize your fundraising process and secure the bag.

Stephany Kirkpatrick is a digital leader with over 15 years of work in different types of companies, from new startups to big corporations.

She started her fintech company, Orum, in 2019 because she believes in fintech’s ability to build a better financial system. She has spent the last decade building technology to optimize financial outcomes for Americans — first at LearnVest where she helped design its financial planning software and now at Orum. In 2022, she secured $22 million in Series B funding to keep building on Orum’s mission to improve finance for everyone.

Join us on June 3 to hear Stephany share her insights on building, raising, and growing a startup.

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🎵 Pace Yourself - JOYCE WRICE

Enjoy this BOP by one of my favorite AAPI artists, Joyce Wrice.

That’s all for now! Stay safe, everyone. Hug your loved ones. See you Tuesday!

Love,

Nicole

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