716. Focus: What does effective financial inclusion look like in the USA?

Our expert host, David M. Brear, is joined by some great guests for this latest edition of Fintech insider Focus!

In the latest strand of Fintech Insider, in association with Visa, we’re taking a burning question from financial services across the globe and really putting it under the microscope with explainers, expert panels, and in-depth interviews – all to bring the global community into focus.

In this episode, we set the scene on financial inclusion and exclusion in America historically, the current challenges, and the importance of lived experience to making successful financial products aimed at underserved communities.

This week's guests include:

• Erin Pursell, Vice President, North America Fintech, New Business Development, Visa
• Sheena Allen, Founder, Capway

This episode is sponsored by Visa

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Special Guests: Erin Pursell and Sheena Allen.