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Meet the mind behind the tech: SOFI meets Thrive’s Sam Barton

January 7, 2026

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Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sofi-meets-sam-barton/id1841624474?i=1000735576882
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From life behind the camera as a photographer to leading the tech behind Thrive, Sam shares the journey that got him here.

In this chat with Stuart Breyer, CEO at Mallowstreet, Sam explores:

  • What’s broken in the pensions market and what needs to change.
  • Why the needs of employees are not being met by the tech that’s meant to help them.
  • How Thrive gives your team the power to learn, grow and get confident with money, at their own pace.

At Thrive, we believe your team deserves better. Better tools. Better support. Better outcomes.

As Sam told the SOFI Meets podcast: “We’re not trying to replicate a business that’s doing well in this space. We’re here to disrupt it – by doing a better job.”

That’s what Thrive is here to do. Raise the bar and make financial wellbeing work better for everyone

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