Fintech is transforming how we manage, save, and grow money—but building financial tools that truly serve people takes more than just innovation. It takes intention, strategy, and empathy.
In this thought-provoking recorded event, Northeastern University brings together fintech expert Professor Felipe Cortes and Magnus Larsson, CEO of MAJORITY, a mobile banking platform, as they discuss D'Amore-McKim's MS in Fintech Management program. Moderated by Maria Alonso, Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern's Miami campus, this conversation explores:
- How fintech can bridge gaps in financial access
- What it means to build tech-enabled financial services
- Real-world strategies that drive impact and innovation
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Magnus Larsson
Founder & CEO of MAJORITY
Magnus Larsson is a global entrepreneur dedicated to building innovative technology solutions that connect and empower international communities. As the founder and CEO of MAJORITY, he has led various ventures focused on creating innovative tech solutions to connect people around the world. He now leads the development of MAJORITY, a financial platform designed to serve individuals living and working across borders. Since its launch in 2019, MAJORITY has grown into a leading financial service for international communities, raising over $130M in funding to date. Under Larsson's leadership, MAJORITY is redefining access to essential banking tools, international money transfers, and community-driven resources, ensuring financial services evolve to meet the needs of today's globally connected world.
Felipe Cortes
Associate Teaching Professor, Finance
As the Associate Teaching Professor of Finance at D'Amore-McKim, he has primary teaching interests in corporate finance and investments and has previously taught in the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. His current research interests lie in the area of corporate finance and banking, with a particular focus on the determinants of corporate cash holdings and the effect of loan securitization on lenders' screening incentives and systematic risk.
Maria Alonso
CEO and Regional Dean, Northeastern University, Miami
Dean Alonso is a longtime banking executive and former president and CEO of the United Way Miami. Known for her civic engagement, she's the former chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council's economic development strategic plan.