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Track 3: Owning the Rails | The Miseducation of Financial Technology
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
Casey Ariel Dike'
Sep 262 min read


The Ultimate Fintech Glossary for Founders Raising Capital
Navigating the fintech landscape can be overwhelming — especially if you didn’t “grow up” in finance. To bring greater awareness and...
Casey Ariel Dike'
Jun 338 min read


What SINNERS Reminded Me About Black Economics
Sinners (2025) The SINNERS movie was soul-stirring. Of the many nods to my own upbringing in Gadsden, South Carolina, one of the most...
Casey Ariel Dike'
May 62 min read


Why Debt Is Not the Ideal Way to Fund Research and Development for Entrepreneurs
In the entrepreneurial journey, research and development (R&D) is a vital process. It's where ideas are tested, refined, and transformed...
Casey Ariel Dike'
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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