AI has made it easier than ever to build and launch—but harder than ever to stand out. In a conversation with Nicole Casperson on Humans of Fintech, AScaleX Founder and CEO Angelique Strauss shares why the next advantage in fintech isn’t just better technology. It’s better storytelling.
Drawing from her own experience navigating the financial system as an immigrant, Angelique explains why fintech needs to do more than ship features: it needs to build trust, expand access, and help people understand how financial tools can improve their lives.
She also discusses why founders must show up as the face of their brands in the AI era, why in-person rooms are becoming essential for building real relationships, and the opportunities she sees ahead—from small-business capital to faster, more affordable cross-border payments.
