63% of Employees are Constantly Financially Stressed - But There is a Solution!

Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO of PaceUp Invest. Rukayyat shares her journey from investment banking to launching her own fintech company, inspired by personal experiences and cultural influences.

In this episode, she highlights the importance of financial literacy and inclusion, focusing on underserved groups such as women and underrepresented communities. 

The pair discuss leveraging technology, including AI, to democratise financial planning and wealth management, making these services accessible and efficient for a broader audience.

Rukayyat also elaborates on the challenges and triumphs of starting a fintech company in a conservative landscape, emphasising the power of resilience, networking, and the need for scalable technology platforms that support diverse financial products and enhance user experiences across various demographics.

About FinTech Focus TV

FinTech Focus TV is our industry-leading podcast and YouTube show, hosted by Harrington Starr’s CEO, Toby Babb.

Each episode is a masterclass in financial services excellence, featuring thoughts and commentary of renowned leaders from all industry specialisms; investigating the journey industry innovators have been on thus far; the impact they are making; and their commitment to crafting an exciting future for every marketplace participant. We also explore their role in furthering the talent experience, learning how they are attracting and retaining the best talent in the space.

Guests are typically financial services Founders, C-Suite members (most typically CEOs and CTOs), and Venture Capitalists (VCs).

New episodes are released every week and are available on YouTube and across all major podcast streaming platforms.

FinTech Focus TV is recognised as one of “The Top 5 Fintech podcasts worth listening to in 2024.”

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