EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 37 MIN
The Check Is In The...Wait, Where’s the Check?
from Money Isn't Everything · host Mary Wisniewski & Cornerstone Advisors
The federal government is phasing out a range of paper checks in favor of digital payments.On the show: Mary speaks to Lurein Perera, CEO and co-founder of GiveCard, a fintech company that helps nonprofits and government agencies issue and manage prepaid debit cards for direct cash assistance programs.They chat about the slow disappearance of checks, the importance of financial inclusion, and why money apps need to understand a variety of languages to help build trust.Show notes:•GiveCardChapters:00:00 – Intro & The Origin of GiveCard04:30 – Fixing Broken Systems: How GiveCard Works07:00 – Disaster Relief in Action: LA Fires & Emergency Aid12:00 – The Power of Cash: Real-Life Impact Stories18:00 – Just Give People Money: Lessons from the Pandemic25:00 – Branding with Purpose: Welcome to Giftopia30:00 – Building for Trust & Dignity35:00 – Founder Advice & Wrap-UpSubscribe to the Money Isn’t Everything podcast here:https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/money-isnt-everything Send us Fan Mail
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The federal government is phasing out a range of paper checks in favor of digital payments. On the show: Mary speaks to Lurein Perera, CEO and co-founder of GiveCard, a fintech company that helps nonprofits and government agencies issue and manage prepaid debit cards for direct cash assistance programs. They chat about the slow disappearance of checks, the importance of financial inclusion, and why money apps need to understand a variety of languages to help build trust. Show notes: •GiveCa...
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