CAFE Managing Director Kristen Castell recently joined the Social Currency podcast to discuss the intersection of profit and purpose in financial services.

During the conversation, Kristen explores how fintechs, banks, and mission-driven partnerships can work together to innovate the banking system and expand financial access and opportunity.

Kristen also shares her journey from spending more than a decade building financial products at JPMorgan and BlackRock to launching and growing CAFE, as well as CAFE’s work helping innovative fintech founders scale solutions that improve financial wellness for low- to moderate-income communities.

One key message from the conversation: financial inclusion is not just about education. It’s also about using new technology to provide greater access to personalized experiences and solutions that meet people where they are.

The conversation highlights the role technology, collaboration, and mission-driven innovation can play in building a more inclusive financial system while creating sustainable opportunities for growth.

Tune in to hear Kristen’s perspective on the future of financial equity and the work CAFE is doing to help move the industry forward.