In this episode, we delve into the shady world of payday lending and novel disruptors in financial technology (fintech) that seek to change this $11 billion dollar industry for the better. We share sobering statistics while discussing the needs of the working poor. Josh Sanchez, CEO and co-founder of FloatMe, joins Corinna Bellizzi for an in-depth discussion about the financial needs of the people they serve, and how their company is working to be the change, helping their customers build better financial habits. About Our Guest: Josh Sanchez,CEO and founder of FloatMe Josh sees FloatMe as not only an opportunity -- but a Responsibility. As he leads a team and serves a community, seeking to prove people are more than a number -- deserving of credit and financial aid when needed. He was recently recognized as one of Austin's top '25 Under 25' entrepreneurs. Josh Sanchez’ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshsanchezbusiness/ Float Me Website: https://www.floatme.io/ Additional Resources & Topics Discussed: Microlending / Whole Planet Foundation: https://wholeplanetfoundation.org/ John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight coverage on predatory payday lenders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDylgzybWAw Onward Financial: https://onward.org/ Fast Forward - Not For Profit Tech Accelerator: https://www.ffwd.org/ Support Care More. Be Better. https://www.caremorebebetter.com/donate Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!