Exclusive Event

Product Evenings NYC: Rethinking Financial Systems and How Cash App Builds for Everyone

Join us in NYC for an exclusive conversation with Christopher Walker, Research Lead at Cash App, as we explore how deep research and data-driven insights are shaping the future of financial access.

BrainStation New York
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
2025-08-06T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-08-06T23:30:00.0000000Z

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10012 How to get here
$25

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Chris Walker

Research Lead

Chris Walker

Research Lead

Christopher Walker, Research Lead at Cash App, takes us inside the research shaping one of today’s most accessible financial platforms. Discover how his team uses a mix of policy, market, and behavioral insights to uncover unmet needs, and how those insights translate into products that empower first-time savers, debit card holders, and everyday investors. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how Cash App is turning complexity into clarity and building trust at the intersection of finance and technology.

Chris Walker

Research Lead

Christopher Walker is a mixed-methods researcher focused on the intersection of design, technology, and macroeconomics. At Cash App, he leads research across Market Intelligence, Policy, and Bitcoin, applying data science and market research to uncover unmet needs and inform product strategy. His background spans design leadership at IDEO, macroeconomic research at Barclays and UBS, and emerging market fintech at Juntos Global. He holds a Master’s in International Policy from Stanford and a BA in Economics from Warwick. Outside of work, he’s an avid cyclist, traveler, and sports enthusiast.

01
From Research to Real Life: Understanding Financial Barriers

Chris explores the structural inequities that keep millions unbanked or underserved and how research helps Cash App design around real pain points, not just personas.
02
Financial Firsts and Product Ecosystems

Learn how Cash App’s ecosystem enables customers to experience major financial milestones for the first time, like owning a debit card or building a saving habits.
03
Trust, Transparency, and the Next Generation of Finance

Discover how Cash App is redefining trust in fintech by prioritizing accessibility, low-cost services, and user education. Chris shares how inclusion isn’t a side effect, it’s the strategy.

Details of the Evening

What's Included

Gourmet Light Snacks – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Expertly Crafted Cocktails – Sip on handcrafted, shaken cocktails made by skilled mixologists, offering a blend of classic favorites and unique creations.

Have dietary restrictions?

To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation New York

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10012

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Finding Your Way

Located on Crosby St just south of Houston between Broadway and Lafayette, just steps away from the Lafayette B D F M train.
Entering The Building

A BrainStation team member will be waiting for you at the elevators to take you to the 4th floor.
Once You're Inside

Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.