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From Foster Care to FinTech Founder | Faith, Fire & Business with Quincy J. McKnight

Quincy J. McKnight
March 16, 2026
ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Quincy J. McKnight shares his inspiring journey from growing up in foster care to becoming a respected FinTech entrepreneur, author, and thought leader. Joined by Gavin Tudor Elliot, he explores the power of faith, resilience, leadership, and rebuilding after adversity while offering valuable insights on entrepreneurship, character, and creating a lasting legacy.

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Quincy J. McKnight
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From Foster Care to FinTech Founder | Faith, Fire & Business with Quincy J. McKnight
Released
March 16, 2026
Category
Founders
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The Takeaways

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Foster care taught founder skills

Surviving the system built the adaptability that FinTech demands.

08:15
2

Failure is data, not identity

The losses became the syllabus for the rebuild.

19:42
3

Character is the real credit score

Reputation and integrity opened doors that capital alone could not.

34:05
4

Write while you climb

Authorship sharpened the thinking that now guides his companies.

47:20
5

Faith funds the fire

Belief supplied the persistence that outlasted every setback.

58:44
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— Spencer Elliott · 08:15
— Spencer Elliott · 34:05
— Spencer Elliott · 47:20
— Spencer Elliott · 58:44
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Quincy J. McKnight

A venture capitalist and founder working at the intersection of startups, corporate innovation, and early-stage investment across Florida's growing ecosystem.

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“I fund the founder, not the deck.”
Why messy cap tables kill deals
A term sheet is a relationship
Florida's structural talent shift
Faith as a decision anchor
From college hustle to fund
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