Money Isn't Everything
Who says banking must only be about the bucks? Money isn’t Everything, a show published two Thursdays each month, focuses on the broader view of how banking integrates with and influences the lives of consumers and businesses. From financial health to the many unexpected places traditional banking is appearing, the show explores the fringes of change in the industry with early-stage startups, academics, journalists and creative fintech thinkers. It's hosted by Mary Wisniewski, Cornerstone's editor-at-large and long-time fintech reporter.
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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