Blaze Group | Fintech Education

Kabbage is a modern example of what can happen when fintech design is brilliant, but fintech risk management is brittle. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was still working in corporate as a Vice President in Global Corporate & Investment Banking. By March 2020, we were mandated to shelter in place, yet we had a slate of clients in desperate need of liquidity as international supply chains broke down and sales ground to a screeching halt. By June, I was tapped to work

You Can Split the Bill Right in the Group Chat — And It’s One of the Best Fintech Features You’re Probably Not Using If you use an iPhone, there’s a good chance this feature is already sitting quietly on your phone — and you may have no idea it exists. Apple Pay  allows you to send and receive money directly inside an iMessage group chat . That means when dinner ends, the vacation house gets booked, or someone grabs the Uber, you can split the bill instantly — right where the

A fintech education mixtape. Centering HBCU Students for Fintech Leadership It's time. At Alabama A&M University (AAMU) this fall , we launched a Fintech Foundations  course for accounting and finance majors — but this is just the start. In Spring 2026, business and computer engineering students will step into an experiential learning opportunities program, prototyping real fintech solutions — with the support of Interledger Foundation . In other words: we’re not just teachin

A fintech education mixtape. 🎶 Track 4: The Intersection — Where Passion Meets Fintech There’s a dangerous myth that I've heard circulated across scholarly circles and incubators. This myth says that to be innovative, Black and Brown communities must think “bigger” than the industries they’ve always thrived in. These leaders encourage welders, stylists, contractors, and creators to abandon the very crafts that sustain their neighborhoods — to chase something more... “tech.”

A fintech education mixtape. 🎶 Track 3: Owning the Rails In fintech, there’s a difference between riding the rails  and owning the rails . Most “financial inclusion” strategies still position Black and Brown communities as passengers — given the focus is on access to apps and platforms designed elsewhere, with rules they didn’t set. True financial sovereignty requires something deeper: control of the rails themselves. What Do We Mean by “Rails”? Financial rails are the infra

A fintech education mixtape. 🎶 Track 2: Fintech Gurus Black and Brown communities are not fintech outsiders. They’re the original...

A fintech education mixtape. 🎤 The Intro The question should not be “how do we get people into banks?" For decades, the financial...

Navigating the fintech landscape can be overwhelming — especially if you didn’t “grow up” in finance. To bring greater awareness and...

Fintech is transforming the financial landscape, from mobile banking and digital payments to blockchain and cryptocurrency. For Black...

When we talk about community economics , it can sometimes feel abstract — a buzzword tucked into reports and panels. But Tennessee State...

Fintech innovation has the potential to redefine financial access for millions of underserved individuals. However, with rapid growth...

Expanding into new financial markets offers fintech companies exciting opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact. However, without...

Financial systems have long been a driving force of economic development, but they have also been a tool of exclusion for marginalized...

Creating financial inclusion requires more than innovative technology—it requires collaboration. Fintech companies that form strategic...

For fintech companies committed to financial inclusion, understanding the needs and behaviors of underserved communities is essential....

In an age when global adoption of financial technology solutions is on the rise, having a clear mission and a supportive, inclusive...

A recent scandal involving JP Morgan has revealed yet another pitfall of unchecked growth and loose risk controls. The scandal centers on...

In recent years, financial institutions have come under increasing scrutiny for their practices around transparency and compliance. TD...

In the world of finance, alignment between a company’s stated values and its operational practices is essential to building trust,...

In the financial industry, assumptions can drive the design, implementation, and accessibility of services. When left unexamined, these...