Transforming Consumer Finance: Insights from Kasheesh's Head of Product

Last Updated:
June 19, 2025

The everyday consumer is overwhelmed by a laundry list of financial options: credit cards; personal loans; Buy Now, Pay Later; and much more. 

Yet, all of these products are siloed, and none give a full picture of your financial ecosystem. 

As a result, you can’t make your whole wallet work for you cohesively

This is just one reason why Pat Flahive decided to leave Capital One after 10+ years of high-impact projects in consumer payments to become Kasheesh’s Head of Product

We met with Pat to learn more about his mission and strategies as a product leader, covering topics such as: 

  1. How a decade at Capital One cultivated Pat’s payments expertise
  2. Tips to build the best possible consumer financial product
  3. How Kasheesh addresses the most obvious need in the market

Let’s dive in. 

“When the Kasheesh team first emailed me, I thought, ‘Why didn’t I think of that idea?’ It’s so simple and obvious, yet there aren’t any comparable competitors in this space. The core idea itself is just such a unique and valuable use case for everyday consumers.” 

Disclosure: Kasheesh is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Kasheesh's Mastercard® Pre-paid and debit cards are issued by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circle design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

The content on this blog is for general information purposes only, and is not intended to be personal financial advice. It does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account, and any reliance you place on the information is at your own risk.

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