Fintech Impact

In this episode, Jason Pereira interviews Ben Borodach, co-founder and CEO of April, a FinTech company focused on integrating tax calculations into financial apps to help users make smarter financial decisions. Ben discusses his entrepreneurial journey, challenges faced when building April, and the importance of simplifying tax processes for consumers. The conversation delves into how April's technology leverages data to create a more efficient and seamless tax filing experience. It also touches on the potential for positive disruption in the financial industry by embedding tax-related services in financial apps.Episode Highlights:00:09: Introduction to the podcast and guest Ben Borodach of April. 00:55: Ben discusses his background and the creation of April.01:46: His experience at Deloitte and the shift to financial tech.02:33: Ventures into finance, technology, and company incubations.03:25: The unbundling and re-bundling of financial services.04:12: Tax as a neglected yet critical financial record-keeping