Katy Ryan on Building Fintech in a Shifting Regulatory Environment


1 minute read | June.17.2026

Orrick's Fintech & Financial Advisory practice leader Katy Ryan talks with Nicole Casperson on the Humans of Fintech podcast about what she's learned from working with founders, operators and investors.

Katy covers:

  • The current state of state enforcement
  • How a regulatory and state licensing strategy is helpful in fundraising conversations
  • What founders and investors should look for in regulatory counsel
  • What Katy learned as a co-founder of a finreg business