Building the Infrastructure of Equity: How Fintech, AI & Human-Centered Design Can Deliver ESG at Scale

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Sustainability Transformations

55 episodes

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Welcome to "Sustainability Transformations," the podcast exploring sustainability through weekly conversations with leading experts. We discuss the economic, social, and environmental impacts of business practices, providing practical insights and real-world solutions. Each episode features in-depth interviews and dynamic discussions on the latest trends, tips, and strategies for sustainable transformation. Join us to learn from those making a difference and be inspired to drive positive change in your organization and community. Subscribe now!

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Building the Infrastructure of Equity: How Fintech, AI & Human-Centered Design Can Deliver ESG at Scale

Sustainability Transformations

26 minutes 36 seconds

1 month ago

Building the Infrastructure of Equity: How Fintech, AI & Human-Centered Design Can Deliver ESG at Scale

In this conversation, Tamara Laine discusses the criticalimportance of financial inclusion as a fundamental human right. She emphasizes that without financial fluency and access to capital, individuals struggle to thrive, impacting their housing and mobility. Throughout her career, she hassought to address these issues, highlighting the need for systemic change to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build better lives.

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Guest speaker: Tamara Laine

Founder at MPWR, Tamara has led eight-figureventures, investigated systemic issues like human trafficking in her journalism career, and today is building financial tools that combine AI, alternative data, and human-centered design to unlock opportunity for millions excludedfrom traditional credit systems.

Contact: www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralaine

Takeaways

The right to thrive is a human right.

Financial inclusion is essential for survival.

Access to capital is a major barrier for many.

Financial fluency is crucial for building better lives.

Housing and mobility are tied to financial inclusion.

Tamara has a passion for solving financial issues.

Her career has focused on highlighting these stories.

She has served on a foundation board addressing financialfluency.

There are scattered problems in financial access.

Systemic navigation is needed for better access to capital.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Financial Inclusion and Sustainability

03:12 The Journey from Journalism to FinTech

04:51 The Importance of Financial Inclusion inSustainability

07:22 Understanding the Financial System's Challenges

09:51 Empower's Role in the Gig Economy

11:34 Innovations in Credit Access and AI

14:04 Rethinking Risk in Financial Systems

15:50 Measuring Social Impact in Financial Inclusion

18:11 Lessons for Sustainability Leaders

20:30 The Power of Storytelling in Advocacy

22:19 Future Innovations in Financial Inclusion

23:59 Empower's Upcoming Goals and Final Thoughts