On this episode of Fintrepreneur, hosts Dave and Eli sit down with Marc Racette, CEO and founder of PulseFX, to explore the world of foreign exchange and cross-border payments. Marc shares his founder journey, revealing what inspired him to start PulseFX and the values that guide him as a leader in the fintech space.

We dive into how mid-size businesses can save 2–3% on FX fees by uncovering hidden costs and optimizing their payment strategies. Marc also takes listeners behind the scenes of a cross-border payment, explaining the complex networks, compliance steps, and technology that impact timing, cost, and risk.

Finally, we discuss emerging trends in currency markets, including the influence of geopolitics, digital currencies, and automation, helping businesses make smarter, future-proof financial decisions. Whether you’re a CFO, finance professional, or business leader navigating international growth, this episode offers actionable insights to save money, reduce risk, and stay ahead of the curve.

Founder and advisor Shawn Johnston opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship—from what pushed him to build his own business to the hard lessons he learned leading “by habit” before shifting to leadership by design. He shares how building systems transformed his company’s scalability and profitability, and why clarity is the key to removing bottlenecks and empowering teams.

Shawn also dives into the personal side of leadership, discussing how ADHD hyperfocus can be both a powerful driver and a risk for burnout, and the strategies he’s developed to manage load, find balance, and lead more intentionally.

Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or navigating work with a neurodiverse brain, this conversation is full of practical takeaways on how to grow with purpose and sustainability.

On this episode of Fintrepreneur, Dave and Eli sit down with Sahil Hasan, founder and CEO of Dots, a fintech startup helping companies pay contractors across the globe. Sahil’s career spans Google and X (the Moonshot Factory), and he shares how those experiences shaped his leap into fintech entrepreneurship. We explore his founder journey, how Dots scaled to multi-million revenue in under three years, and the lessons learned from raising nearly $6M from Y Combinator and top-tier investors. The conversation also looks ahead to the rise of fractional work, the challenges of cross-border payments, and the role fintech will play in building the infrastructure for the future of work. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in fintech, startups, or the changing landscape of global payments.