In this episode, Nicole sits down with Nina Mohanty, the founder of Bloom Money, a platform that provides financial options for immigrants. Nina shares her personal experience as a first-generation immigrant and discusses the importance of diversity in the fintech industry.
She also chats with Nicole about the need for financial inclusion and explains how Bloom Money is working to serve distinct communities better, reflecting on her own upbringing and how it shaped her mindset towards money.
00:01:24 – A Multicultural Upbringing in Silicon Valley
00:06:06 – The Immigrant Experience: Challenges and Privilege
00:12:24 – The Influence of Parents on Money Mindset
00:21:32 – Building Wealth for Immigrants: Bloom
00:27:34 – Fintech Company Helps Immigrants Financially
00:31:05 – The Unexpected Journey of a Founder Obsessed with Financial Inclusion
00:33:59 – The Importance of Diversity in Fintech
00:38:42 – Enjoying a Meal Together
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