Susan Ehrlich
Core Innovation Capital Partner
Susan Ehrlich is a partner at Core Innovation Capital, a board member of Finwise Bancorp and Arrived Homes and a seasoned C-suite pro.
She’s spent over 25 years leading fintech, ecommerce, payments and financial services businesses from Citi to Simple & Lending Club, and from Sears to Amazon & Earnest. Susan served on the board of Petal Card and is currently an advisor to (and investor in) Prism Data.
She brings a passion for–and track record of–expanding access to affordable financial products and improving consumer financial health.
Susan is an avid golf player and wine enthusiast who brings her can-do, business- building insights to every conversation.
2026 Agenda Sessions
What does smart capital look like in 2026?
After the valuation rollercoaster of 2021-2024, smart capital is back. Today’s investors are betting on smaller, leaner, sharper companies with real margins, not just big visions. Meanwhile, founders are approaching funding with clarity, constraint, and purpose.
This session features top-tier VCs and high-performing founders sharing insights on navigating today’s fintech capital stack, from pre-seed to growth.
Takeaways:
• Learn how fintech investment criteria have evolved post-bubble.
• Hear how top founders are positioning for long-term sustainability and growth.
• Understand what it takes to raise aligned capital in 2026.
Monday 30 March 15:30 - 16:10 The Pulse
Alternative Capital & Investment
Crypto & Digital Assets
Infrastructure & APIs
Partnerships & Ecosystem Play
This session features top-tier VCs and high-performing founders sharing insights on navigating today’s fintech capital stack, from pre-seed to growth.
Takeaways:
• Learn how fintech investment criteria have evolved post-bubble.
• Hear how top founders are positioning for long-term sustainability and growth.
• Understand what it takes to raise aligned capital in 2026. The Pulse US/Pacific
