S1 E21: Flori Marquez, Co-Founder of BlockFi | Fintech | Crypto

For someone who never felt ready to become a founder, Flori Marquez has nailed that niche. Bringing crypto investing into the real world, find out BlockFi is redefining banking. When traditional marketing around crypto investing is aimed at one demographic, it’s tough to bring equity into that space. But Flori and Co-Founder Zac Prince are changing the mood by providing credit services to markets with limited access to simple financial products. Nicole and Flori get into what it’s like to stand out as a woman in the fintech space, how being a generalist was the best preparation for becoming a founder, and why successful career paths are rarely linear. You’ll hear Flori’s thoughts on how to scale your business without sacrificing culture, why you should stick close to the leaders who inspire you, and why the language we use around crypto and fintech matters, a lot. And if you’re looking for the next investment, why not explore alternative assets? Our episode sponsor Yieldstreet helps you create wealth beyond the stock market. Build a diversified portfolio with a minimum investment commitment of $500. Visit Yieldstreet.com for more information. Follow Flori LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/founderflori You can keep up-to-date with everything WTFinech? at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/ And if you’ve enjoyed WTFintech? Why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider