Disrupting the Broken Credit System: Blockchain, AI, and Verified Trust with Devon Shigaki

Published Jun 5, 2025, 4:00 AM

Devon Shigaki is the mind behind FreshCredit, a company that is dedicated to increasing access to credit on a global scale and empowering individuals to own and manage their own personal data. In this episode, KJ and Devon explore the broader implications of decentralized credit reporting, its simple yet groundbreaking application of blockchain, and the potential for creating a more inclusive financial landscape.

 

Key Takeaways:

03:56 The Problem with Current Credit Systems

06:57 The Controversy of Blockchain in Credit Reporting

13:28 Devon's Personal Experience with Identity Theft

18:35 FreshCredit's Innovative Solutions

 

 

Quote of the Show (14:00):

"Fear of not fixing the problem drives me." – Devon Shigaki

 

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Ways to connect with Devon Shigaki:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonshigaki

Company LinkedIn: https://freshcredit.com

 

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