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Championing Financial Equity: Stories and Insights from Industry Leaders
Explore news and articles about visionaries who are transforming the financial landscape and advancing equity through innovative solutions.

Building Trust at Scale: How Digital Identity Can Drive Financial Inclusion
Presented by the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) in partnership with the National Alliance for Financial Literacy and Inclusion (NAFLI) As financial systems grow more digital and interconnected, the need for robust, inclusive, and privacy-conscious...
In the CAFE… Recap of Demo Day and Our Inaugural Accelerator Program
After an unforgettable 10-week journey filled with insightful speakers, dedicated mentors, company...
Creating a more equitable lending environment using machine-learning: Founder Feature with Laura Kornhauser of Stratyfy
Creating an equitable financial ecosystem requires grappling with the realities of the financial...
Helping minority and veteran-owned small businesses secure capital to unlock growth in their communities: Founder Feature with Alex McLeod and Jay Long of Parlay
“Small businesses make up 44% of our GDP but they are vastly underserved. When they seek capital,...
Empowering taxpayers with AI-backed tax advice: Founder Feature with Colin Horsford of Muse
Tax codes and deductions can be extremely complicated for individuals to parse through....
Helping new homeowners plan and eliminate unexpected expenses: Founder Feature with Brendan Kennealey from Nester
According to the Pew Research Center, owning a home is often the largest asset for US homeowners....
Working with multicultural populations to transform the financial system: Founder Feature with Fonta Gilliam from Wellthi
“Over 46 million people living in the United States were born in other countries, according to a...