# Building a Fintech Startup in the Dominican Republic | 🎙 The Nearshore Cafe Podcast

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Published: 2025-12-18T22:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson sits down with Ricky Michel, founder of Ualett, to talk about building a fintech company from the Dominican Republic—and why the gig worker and rideshare driver economy is still underserved by traditional banks. Ricky shares how Ualettwas founded in 2018, how the team designed a mobile-first, low-friction liquidity experience by spending time directly with drivers, and why trust and empathy are essential when building financial ...

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