Episode 20: Aaron Smith, Savi

Aaron Smith, co-founder of Savi, discusses innovative solutions in student loan management and strategies for financial empowerment in academia. Discover Savvy's role in transforming financial decisions for students and graduates in this insightful discussion on FinTech's impact on education. 00:00 - 00:03: Introduction to the podcast and discussion on university cost decisions and student loan assistance with Aaron Smith from Savi. 00:03 - 00:06: Exploration of rising education costs, average student debt, and government loan forgiveness options. 00:06 - 00:09: Discussion on economic challenges for young people, policy work in D.C., and factors driving up college costs. 00:09 - 00:12: Debate on the value of college education versus debt, focusing on the financial impact on different socio-economic classes. 00:12 - 00:15: Continuation on college funding complexities, income share agreements, and the cyclical nature of college attendance. 00:15 - 00:18: Discussion on the ethics of college funding, disparities in student resources, and middle-class financial struggles. 00:18 - 00:21: Focus on legal aspects of student loans, importance of understanding repayment options, and impact of COVID-19 on loan payments. 00:21 - 00:24: Conversation shifts to entrepreneurship, with advice for students on starting businesses and addressing industry pain points. 00:24 - 00:27: Discussion on choosing and prioritizing business ideas, the role of co-founders, and challenges in disrupting industries. 00:27 - 00:30: Emphasis on timing and unpredictability in starting a business and the importance of long-term planning. 00:30 - 00:33: Conclusion with advice for college students on student loans and entrepreneurship, followed by acknowledgments and thanks.