Podcast appearances and mentions of eva wong

Listen to the story of Joanna Morris and Kevin Wernli from Matilda Health. Living life with chronic and painful conditions can be confusing, isolating, and expensive, but Matilda Health from Australia is on a mission to change that. Matilda is a mind-body gym membership for chronic and painful conditions. The first condition they are tackling is endometriosis. By providing symptom tracking, evidence-based modules, community, and expert-led classes, they aim to provide scalable holistic care to the 190M people who suffer from endometriosis globally.At publication of this episode, Matilda Health is actively raising funds.Angel investor Eva Wong joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.

One of the challenges many newcomers face is building credit when they first arrive to Canada. We have Eva Wong, co-founder and chief operating officer of Borrowell, join us to share her tips on how newcomers can grow their credit score. Find out more at borrowell.com and on X(Twitter) and Instagram. Connect with Eva on Instagram and X(Twitter).

Newcomers and building credit. Founders of Mundo Together Carolina Restrepo and Juan Cala came to Canada around six years ago. They share their experience building up their credit history when they first came here. Then, navigating the challenges of building credit as a newcomer. Eva Wong, co-founder and chief operating officer of Borrowell, shares her tips.  And, a look at tipping culture in Canada with University of Guelph food economist Mike Von Massow. Plus, all you need to know about opening up an RESP with Craig Hughes, director of tax and estate planning at IG Wealth Management. To find out more about the guests check out: Carolina Restrepo & Jaun Cala: mundotogether.com | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Borrowell: borrowell.com | X(Twitter) | Instagram Eva Wong: Instagram | X(Twitter) Mike Von Massow: Instagram | X(Twitter) | Food Focus Craig Hughes: ig.ca | X(Twitter) | Facebook Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

“If you want to accomplish things or make changes, you just have to do it in little steps and make it a regular habit.”– Eva WongEva Wong never imagined herself as a co-founder or working in tech but sometimes life surprises you. After several years working for private and not-for-profit companies worldwide, Eva took a chance and teamed up with, now co-founder, Andrew Graham to create Borrowell and make financial prosperity possible for everyone.This week on Behind the Brand, Eva and Jeff talk about what it's like to be a tech company founder without a technical background and the need for inclusive financial services in the Canadian market.Looking for more?Discover more about Borrowell here.Follow them on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.You can learn more about Neo Financial here.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Interested in joining Neo? Unlock a special offer for podcast listeners here: join.neo.cc/podcast50

With the rising cost of living due to inflation, many Canadians are stuck relying on credit cards and loans in order to pay for necessary items in their lives. This is causing an increase in debt levels and an overall fear of finances for a lot of people. Our guest today is Eva Wong, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, a financial technology company dedicated to making financial prosperity possible for everyone. In this episode, Eva will be sharing her advice for those Young Money listeners wanting to get out of debt and build their credit scores so they can start working toward financial well-being. Listen in as Eva explains the importance of surrounding yourself with successful people who are either on the same path as you or are where you want to be in your career. You will learn several tips for improving your credit score, the benefit of focusing on one small action toward your goals, and why you should never get complacent with your financial situation. “Your happiness isn't necessarily a one-for-one direct correlation with how much money you're making.” - Eva Wong This Week on Young Money: Eva's journey to entrepreneurship and how she ended up where she is today. The importance of understanding your financial and debt situation. How to be more self-motivated. Why the amount of money you make doesn't necessarily correlate with how happy you are. Eva's advice for improving your credit score. Key takeaways: Find your passion. Use technology to your advantage. Don't get complacent. Surround yourself with good people. Check your credit score often. Connect with Eva: LinkedIn Twitter Website Borrowell Facebook Borrowell Instagram Borrowell Twitter Borrowell LinkedIn Resources Mentioned: Tracey Bissett – Money Coach YouTube Channel Rent Advantage Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making  Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!  Follow the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.

Weaving Southeast Asian folklore, Chinese fairy tale and folk religion with history and magic realism, combined with poetry, Eva Wong Nava, Author, The House of Little Sisters latest book draws our attention to the plight of female bond servants, many of whom were grandmothers and ancestors, whose sacrifices must be remembered for posterity. Michelle Martin finds out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Eva Wong COO of Borrowell joining us on the podcast today to discuss the journey building one of Canada's fastest growing fintech companies from scratch. We discuss: - Early Days of Borrowell - Moving from employee to entrepreneur - Credit tips - She critiques our business ideas And so much more. Tap in with us and let us know what you think of the episode. FOLLOW HUSTLE OVER EVERYTHING: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pMQ4jU Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Ix1leI Alex Whitfield Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ScPqH5 Alex Whitfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-whitfield-94ab0480/ Owen Osinde Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LXmT6t Owen Osinde Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenosinde/

An incredibly educational interview with British/Singaporean writer, author, educator Eva Wong Nava topics include her two books: Open: A Boy's Wayang Adventure The House of Little Sisters  (forthcoming Feb 2022) mental illness history universality of creative themes        

Borrowell is helping customers reduce and manage their financial pressures during the global pandemic. Co-founder, Eva Wong, joins us to reveal their app's strategy. Plus, the car-buying app that gets users on the road with convenience with co-founder and President of Fair, Georg Bauer. Also, we explore TikTok's would-be replacement, Clash, with our favorite internet Dad, Brittlestar. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Twitter's stance on disinformation, including labeling government and state media officials to help users trace information and sources.   Find out more information from our guests here: borrowel.com fair.com clashapp.co You can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

Eva Wong is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Borrowell. Eva talks about the pros and cons of being a woman in the tech industry. She tells us that not all tech companies have done a great job in creating environments that encourage and welcome diversity, and need to do more. Eva also talks about different leadership styles, pointing out that you don’t have to be a loud extrovert to be an effective leader.Check out Borrowell: www.borrowell.comEva on Twitter: @eva_Toronto

One of the challenges when you are growing your business is finding the right balance: do you grow the leadership team first, or focus on the sales force? And how far into the future should you be casting your gaze? We tackle these questions and more as we explore the subject of scaling with Eva Wong, co-founder and COO of Borrowell, and professor Jim Hamilton, an expert in sales management who has plenty of his own experience growing start-up companies. We will also hear the management evidence on what makes great entrepreneurial teams tick. Your host is Meredith Dault. This episode refers to the following research: T. Yu-wen Huang et al, “Which matters more? Group fear versus hope in entrepreneurial escalation of commitment” in Strategic Management Journal (2019 early publication online) L. Jin et al, "Entrepreneurial team composition characteristics and new venture performance: a meta-analysis” in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (2017) 743-771 Y. Dai et al, "The direct and indirect impact of gender diversity in new venture teams on innovation performance” in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (2019) Vol. 43(3) 505–528 Special Guests: Alan Morantz , Eva Wong , and Jim Hamilton .

We talk to the COO of Borrowell, Eva Wong about how to go about correcting an error that shows up on your credit report.

Homeownership is the goal for many young families. Sometimes parents are willing and able to their kids reach that goal in the form of a gift or a loan. Meridian’s Jason Davenport is here to help us weigh the pros and cons in investing in property for our adult children. Then, Economist Linda Nazareth joins us to talk about Income Share Agreements, a new model of educational funding that’s on the rise in the U.S. and could potentially be making headway in Canada as well. And, a test to determine your emotional relationship to money. John Christianson is here to tell us about his Money EQ test. Then, Borrowell’s Eva Wong is here with tips on how to correct or dispute mistakes on your credit report. Plus, how to calculate how much you can spend in retirement with actuary Fred Vettese, author of Retirement Income for Life.

Eva Wong is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, a Canadian fintech company that helps consumers make great decisions about credit. Eva's career has spanned both the private and not-for-profit sectors, including leadership roles at The OTF Group (a Monitor spin-off), Maple Leaf Foods, UNDP and Oliver Wyman (formerly Mercer Management Consulting). She has studied or worked in the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe. She was named to the 2017 Women in FinTech Powerlist and was a finalist for "Fintech Woman of the Year" at LendIt, the world’s biggest show in lending & fintech. Eva was named one of 20 Canadian tech start-up founders to follow by Twitter Canada, was featured as one of "9 Canadian Women Changing The Game" by Elle Canada and on Flare's #HowIMadeIt list of Canadian women with cool jobs. Eva holds degrees from Harvard University and Queen’s School of Business.

In this 28th episode of the Fintech Impact podcast, Jason Pereira interviews Eva Wong, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Borrowwell. As a Canadian credit score and lending recommendation engine, Borrowwell helps people manage their credit score and gives them advice on how to apply for credit cards and other solutions to improve their credit.● 01:14 – Borrowwell was the first company to give Canadians their credit scores for free.● 02:07 – Eva Wong doesn’t come from financial or business background.● 04:20 – When you carry a balance on a credit card you are actually borrowing money on their previous purchases but on every purchase after that—at over 20%.● 04:50 – Borrowwell offers loans from ($1,000-35,000) online that can be customized interest rate (under 6% into the mid-20%) based on their credit score.● 07:00 – They are funded by Equitable Bank, a few angel investors, and VCs that include White Star Capital and Portage.● 09:21 – Many people are unfamiliar with their credit file and advice.● 13:11 – They currently have 45 teams members in Toronto after starting 3 years ago and have over 500,000 members that they serve.● 14:47 – They work with about 40 partners and most of the largest banks.● 18:09 – Factors for determining interest rates for their loans include: credit scores, debt service ratio, credit utilization, and the loan amount.● 20:56 – Information is updated once a month.● 22:54 – Diversity is slowing improving.● 26:00 – Eva is excited about the impact that Borrowwell is having.3 Key Points:1. Borrowwell helps consumers by giving them a free credit score, offering a loan product, along with credit advice.2. Borrowwell offers a loan product online that can be customized interest rate (under 6% into the mid-20%) based on their credit score.3. There are currently 45 teams members in Toronto working for Borrowwell and over 500,000 members that they serve.Tweetable Quotes:- “At Borrowwell, our mission is to help Canadians make great decisions and credit.” – Eva Wong.- “If you look at bank profits by country…if you look after China Japan, and the U.S., all of which have much, much larger populations than Canada, Canada is the next.” – Eva Wong.- “We just crossed 500,000 members, which we think makes us one of the largest Fintech companies in Canada. ”– Eva Wong. Resources Mentioned:● LinkedIn – Jason Pereira’s LinkedIn● Facebook – Jason Pereira’s Facebook● Woodgate Financial – Website for Woodgate Financial● Eva Wong – LinkedIn for Eva Wong● @eva_toronto – Twitter for Eva Wong● Borrowwell – Website for Borrowwell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women in Tech, Talent and Diversity

Women in Tech, Talent and Diversity

As Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day approach, Docamitay speaks with Ms. Eva Wong, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, to discuss (credit card) debt and financially responsible/adaptive living.