Pam Kaur is a banking-technology operator and investor who covers fintech for community and regional banks, with a focus on AI, payments, data strategy, and third-party risk. Over the past decade in tech and financial services, she has built post-investment programs, led product
The Women Behind Fintech’s Most Important Infrastructure Decisions
From real-time payments to data governance and compliance, the women shaping fintech infrastructure are defining how the industry scales—and whether it works.
Who Is The American Small Business Now? Banks May Not Know
Fintech made it easier than ever to start a business. Now data reveals why verifying who actually did is the sector's next unsolved problem.
Mastercard's $1.8 Billion BVNK Deal Brings Stablecoins Into The Core
Mastercard’s acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK is the largest deal of its kind. Here's what it means for payments, banks, and fintech competition.
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Reshapes Fintech Risk
The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling forces fintech firms to recalibrate credit models, pricing engines and payment flows as trade costs, margins and regulatory signals shift.
MrBeast And The New Economics Of Consumer Fintech
MrBeast’s acquisition of teen banking app Step highlights rising customer acquisition costs and the growing role of distribution in consumer fintech.
As Banking Moves Beyond Banks, Data Privacy Becomes The Constraint
Open banking, embedded finance, and AI are changing where bank data flows. Data privacy now determines how far innovation can scale.
What Capital One’s $5.15 Billion Brex Deal Signals For Fintech
Capital One’s $5.15 billion acquisition of Brex highlights fintech consolidation, banking convergence and the future of startup finance.
Why Deposit Stickiness, Not Scale, Is Driving Bank M&A Premiums
As bank M&A rebounds, buyers are underwriting deposit behavior, integration confidence and defensible customer relationships.
2026 Will Be The Year Banks Stop Waiting
In 2026, banks face converging pressure from AI, fraud, and data demands. Why hesitation is a competitive risk—and what financial institutions are doing next.
What Fintech Can Learn From Neopets’ Mini Economy
Neopets gave many kids hands-on experience with earning, saving, pricing and interest. Those mechanics now power fintech rewards and incentives.