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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
Why HBCUs Must Be at the Forefront of Fintech Education
Fintech is transforming the financial landscape, from mobile banking and digital payments to blockchain and cryptocurrency. For Black...
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May 139 min read
Generation X and the 401(k) Experiment: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Retirement
My father, born in 1966, recently celebrated his 40th High School Class Reunion in South Carolina. As I heard recaps of his reconnections...
Casey Ariel Dike'
Aug 26, 20245 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
How Tala Revolutionized Financial Inclusion: A Model for Empowering Underserved Communities
In the financial sector, innovation is the key to breaking down barriers and expanding access to essential services. Tala , a pioneering...
Casey Ariel Dike'
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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