The moment that led fintech leader Rachel Curtis to build AI for empathy.

On the SaaSy AF podcast this week we're joined by entrepreneur Rachel Curtis.

In this eye-opening episode, Rachel shares her 30-year journey from traditional finance to pioneering conversational AI that tackles real human struggles. She takes us inside a powerful moment that sparked her mission: helping emotionally distressed consumers navigate financial shame without judgment.

Discover how her AI-driven virtual agents offer a safe space, empowering people in debt or overwhelmed by financial stress to seek help without feeling exposed or judged.

00:00 Introducing Rachel Curtis
00:27 The pivotal moment that made Rachel change her career towards AI, which helps people
04:33 The increase in people turning to AI for support over humans
07:22 The struggle of getting investors to believe in a product they don't relate to
11:45 Improving education on financial literacy 
15:40 Is financial education more ingrained in US culture
19:17 What it's like working in a male dominated industry
22:33 What's next? 
24:13 One piece of advice to live by

FOLLOW ►
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbgibson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhurree/