Crypto, Culture and Coffee

​Crypto, Culture & Coffee is a curated morning conversation exploring how digital assets are shaping real-world behavior and showing up in people’s everyday lives. Bringing together voices across fintech, crypto, and financial inclusion, the discussion will examine consumer adoption, trust, and the real-world use cases influencing how people earn, access, and interact with money in a rapidly evolving financial system.

​From payments and digital identity to financial access and cultural behavior shifts, this conversation will explore where crypto is creating meaningful value — and what still stands in the way of broader adoption. Grounded in impact over hype, the session connects innovation to the human experience and what it means for the future of financial participation.

​Hosted By NAFLI

​NAFLI (The National Alliance for Financial Literacy and Inclusion) brings together financial institutions, fintech leaders, community organizations, and innovators committed to expanding financial education, access, and inclusion. As financial systems continue to evolve through emerging technologies like blockchain, digital assets, and decentralized finance, NAFLI believes education and consumer understanding must evolve alongside them.

​NAFLI aims to create space for thoughtful dialogue around the future of financial systems, consumer adoption, and the importance of ensuring innovation remains accessible, transparent, and inclusive for all communities.

​Featured Speakers

​Paula Jackler is a fintech founder, behavioral strategist, and startup builder working at the intersection of money, psychology, and AI. As the Founder of Ozzie, an AI-powered financial planning and coaching platform, she is reimagining how consumers experience financial wellness through hyper-personalized financial guidance and emerging technologies, including stablecoin integration.

​/www.linkedin.com/in/paulajackler

​Schonda Fields is a product leader focused on institutional digital assets and cryptocurrency market infrastructure. At Talos, she leads the development and governance of institutional-grade cryptocurrency indices and benchmarks, bringing expertise across digital asset adoption, market structure, and product strategy.

​https://www.linkedin.com/in/schondafields/

​Ayana Dow is a legal and policy strategist focused on decentralized finance, digital asset regulation, and the evolving legal frameworks shaping blockchain innovation. Her work centers on advocacy, consumer protection, and helping bridge the gap between emerging technologies and policy development.

​https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanadow/

​Emily Goodman is Head of Licensing at FS Vector, advising fintechs, banks, and digital asset companies on licensing, compliance, and go-to-market strategy across the financial services lifecycle.

​https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhgoodman/

​About our Community Partner

​BlockVoices is a global nonprofit community and convening platform bringing together founders, builders, investors, policymakers, and cultural leaders driving the future of blockchain and innovation. Through collaboration and meaningful dialogue, BlockVoices helps amplify ideas, foster connections, and advance progress across the digital asset ecosystem.