Next Level Humanity | Marcos Fernandez | Trust, Capital & the Human Side of Investing

Most investors focus on chasing the next hype.Very few focus on building lasting trust and backing true human potential.In this episode of the Next Level Humanity podcast, host Nevşah Fidan Karamehmet sits down with Marcos Fernandes, founder of Fiat Ventures, to explore how capital, trust, and human values intersect within modern financial systems. Drawing from his operator experience at SoFi and Ripple, Marcos breaks down why "doing good" and "doing well" are not mutually exclusive when driving true financial mobility. From practical AI adoption in legacy infrastructure to resetting the power dynamics between founders and investors, this conversation offers a refreshing look at what it takes to build a sustainable, human-centric ecosystem.Whether you are an entrepreneur raising your first round, an investor navigating market shifts, or a leader seeking to align capital with real-world impact, this episode delivers actionable insights on long-term value creation and principled leadership.In this episode:Why doing good and doing well are mutually inclusive in FinTechEvaluating founders beyond numbers, narratives, and market hypeRedefining the power dynamic between investors and foundersThe real-world integration of AI in legacy financial infrastructureWhy trust, character, and self-mastery outweigh business plansHow controlling attitude and effort drives long-term venture successNext Level Humanity podcast is a series where Nevşah Fidan Karamehmet explores the intersection of business, leadership, technology, human potential, and the future of global systems.