{"podcast":{"title":"Purpose Driven FinTech","slug":"purpose-driven-fintech-6329886","podcast_index_feed_id":6329886,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/purpose-driven-fintech/","website_url":"https://www.podpage.com/purpose-driven-fintech/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e370edc-0f0d-4b85-bbb4-c0a2f068e1d2/Podcast-Art-Monica-Millares-Chief-Product-Officer-AI-FinTech-Bu.jpg","author":"Monica Millares","episode_count":88,"summary":"Welcome to Purpose Driven FinTech! I'm your host, Monica Millares - Product Leader and fellow FinTecher. These days, with the rising cost of living, financial stress among customers, loss of trust in banks, speculation of crypto, and uncertainty, we're facing unprecedented challenges. But there is hope. We as FinTechers have the power to make a positive impact. Our products, the how we do product, and our people can make a difference on customers’ financial lives - and as a result, in the quality of their lives. However, more than ever Founders, CEOs, Leadership teams and all FinTechers have a ton of pressure to build solutions that actually solve customer problems, that people want, that are differentiated And profitable Yes that's you and me too! That's why I've created this podcast! I speak with FinTech CEOs, Founders, and Csuites to uncover their stories, challenges, and lessons learnt in building products with impact. You'll get to hear real-life conversations, and you’ll walk away with practical questions, frameworks and insights that you can apply to your own FinTech products. So, are you ready to make a bigger difference in FinTech? Let's come together and discover how Pur…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:19:45.459919+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886"},"episode":{"title":"How To Get Into Home Ownership With Just 1% Down (No Mortgage Required) | Chris Smith, Founder and CEO at Bloxxs","slug":"how-to-get-into-home-ownership-with-just-1-down-no-mortgage-required-chris-smith-founder-and-ceo-at-bloxxs","published_at":"2025-11-19T12:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886/how-to-get-into-home-ownership-with-just-1-down-no-mortgage-required-chris-smith-founder-and-ceo-at-bloxxs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886","url":"https://purpose-driven-fintech.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-actually-get-into-home-ownership-with-just-1-down-no-mortgage-required-chris-smith-founder-and-ceo-at-bloxxs","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bb8a004b-280d-480c-b6db-0840e0d3e25d.mp3","summary":"What if home ownership could start with just 1% down and you could build equity without taking on any debt? This revolutionary approach is transforming how people achieve the dream of owning their own home. In this episode, I speak with Chris Smith, Founder and CEO at Bloxxs. We explore an alternative to traditional mortgages that's opening doors for people who thought home ownership was out of reach. Chris shares his powerful journey from banking executive to unpaid startup founder, building a solution that directly connects capital to aspiring homeowners. We dive into the innovative “subscription” model that's making home ownership accessible, how indigenous values are reshaping our approach to property and community, and why Chris and his team of 20 executives have worked unpaid for years to bring this mission-driven vision to life. This conversation reveals how one bold idea is creating pathways to happier, healthier lives through the stability and security of home ownership. Follow for more discussions on building FinTech products and teams with customer and commercial impact and to stay updated on the latest episodes. 👉 Follow Chris:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealchris-smith/ Website: https://www.bloxxhome.com/ 👉Follow Monica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moni_millares   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moni_millares We cover: [00:00:00] The mission: Making home ownership accessible to everyone [00:03:00] Why home ownership creates happier and healthier societies [00:05:00] From banking executive to unpaid founder: The inspiring journey [00:08:00] Lessons from 2008: Understanding what needs to change [00:10:00] Building a values-driven company with 20 unpaid executive…","meta_description":"What if home ownership could start with just 1% down and you could build equity without taking on any debt? 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