Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)
Fintech Talks is the official podcast of the Georgia Fintech Academy, featuring conversations with fintech leaders, alumni, and visionaries. Hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, the show explores trends, innovations, and challenges in financial technology. Topics include blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The podcast aims to build a diverse talent pipeline and prepare the next generation of fintech leaders.
Episodes
Fintech Talks: Money20/20 Europe | Hugo Horton: Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins & Global Growth
Fintech Talks: Money20/20 Europe | Hugo Horton: Modernizing Cross-Border Payments & Global ExpansionRecorded live at Money20/20 Europe, Laura Gibson-Lamothe sits down with Hugo Horton, Enterprise Partnerships Manager at Sokin, to discuss how fintech companies are modernizing cross-border payments, simplifying global banking infrastructure, and expanding into new markets.Hugo shares how Sokin h
Fintech Talks: Money20/20 Europe | Reshmi Suresh & Nabil Manji: AI, Stablecoins & the Future of Payments
Recorded live at Money20/20 Europe, Laura Gibson-Lamothe sits down with Reshmi Suresh, Head of Agentic Commerce, and Nabil Manji, Executive Lead, Enterprise Growth & Partnerships at Global Payments, to discuss how AI, agentic commerce, stablecoins, and real time payments are reshaping financial services.The conversation explores the rise of agentic AI, the growing role of stablecoins in cross
Fintech Talks: Stablecoins, AI & Global Fintech Policy with West Richards
In this episode of Fintech Talks, Laura Gibson-Lamothe sits down with West Richards, with The Fintech Accord at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, to discuss stablecoins, fintech regulation, digital assets, and the future of global payments.The conversation explores Georgia's leadership in stablecoin legislation, the growing importance of the UK-US fintech corridor, the role of industry advocacy
Featured Replay - Fintech Talks: Bridging Digital Assets & Traditional Finance – Insights from Annelise Osborne (Kadena)
In this episode of Fintech Talks, we explore how digital assets are converging with traditional finance through the lens of Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena and author of From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance.Co-hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, and Christian Samuel, a recent Georgia State Univers
FEATURED REPLAY: Streamlining Payments with Elavon's Chief Product Officer, Pari Sawant
In this engaging episode of the Georgia Fintech Academy podcast, Executive Director Laura Gibson-Lamothe is joined by Kenny Kim, a senior finance major at Georgia State University Robinson College of Business, to co-host an insightful conversation with Pari Sawant, Chief Product Officer at Elavon. The discussion dives into Elavon’s innovative new payment gateway and explores how it is revolutioniz
Fintech Meetup Prep: Real Advice on Networking, Burnout, and Making It Count with Pam Kaur
With Fintech Meetup just days away, this episode of Fintech Meetup Mashup focuses on one question:How do you actually make the most of a major industry conference?Georgia Fintech Academy alum & Truist IT Business Analyst, Astrid Cuellar Benitez joins Pam Kaur, Head of Platform at Alloy Labs, to share practical, real-world advice on navigating large fintech events. From managing your schedule a
Fintech Meetup Mashup: Michael Bugno (Fiserv) on Fintech Careers, Conferences, and Building Connections
In this episode of Fintech Meetup Mashup, Georgia Fintech Academy brings together emerging fintech talent and industry leaders for a candid conversation about careers in financial technology.Georgia Fintech Academy student Benjamin Willhite-Mettler sits down with Michael Bugno, Vice President of Enterprise Experiential Marketing at Fiserv, to talk about how professionals find their way into fintec
🎙️Fintech Talks: Connecting Fintech Frontiers — Lithuania’s Rise as a Global Innovation Hub
What can a small Baltic nation teach the world about resilience, innovation, and digital transformation? In this episode of Fintech Talks, Georgia Fintech Academy Executive Director Laura Gibson-Lamothe explores Lithuania’s incredible fintech journey, from rebuilding after Soviet occupation to becoming one of Europe’s fastest-growing innovation centers. Joining the conversation are Grant Wainscott
🎙️ Fintech Talks: Larry Anderson – Cracking the Resume Code and Navigating AI in Recruiting
In this episode of Fintech Talks, we sit down with Larry Anderson, a seasoned recruiter who has worked with Fortune 500s, startups, and everything in between. Larry shares insider advice on what makes a resume stand out, common pitfalls students should avoid, and how to translate experiences—from class projects to part-time jobs—into measurable value.We also dive into how AI is reshaping recruitin
🎙️From Gimmick to Gamechanger: Why Crypto's Time Has Finally Come with Greg Johnson (Rubicon Crypto)
Is crypto just hype — or is it finally becoming fintech’s next big frontier?In this episode of Fintech Talks, Laura Gibson-Lamothe is joined by Greg Johnson, Co-founder & CEO of Rubicon Crypto, and Tyler Acree, Fintech Academy-UGA alum and rising fintech professional. Together, they unpack why crypto and stablecoins are no longer optional knowledge for anyone serious about finance, tech, or in
🎙️ Fintech Talks: Agentic AI & the Future of Work - Fintech Talks w/ Billy Harbinson from Go Studio
Think AI is just another tech trend? Think again. In this episode of Fintech Talks, Laura Gibson-Lamothe sits down with Billy Harbinson of Go Studio (InComm Payments) to break down the AI concepts that are reshaping how we work, learn, and innovate.We unpack:✔️ What agentic AI actually means✔️ How Large Action Models (LAMs) are changing automation✔️ What today’s students and professionals really n
🎙️ Fintech Talks: Atlanta Runs on Fintech
In this episode, we explore how Georgia’s fintech ecosystem is making global waves—powered by innovation, collaboration, and a deep investment in talent.Hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, the conversation features two leaders shaping the region’s fintech landscape: Ania Lackey, Executive Director of Fintech Atlanta (LinkedIn), and Grant Wainscott, Pa
🎙️ Fintech Talks: Navigating Careers in FinTech - Insights from Chrissy Wagner (FIS)
In this episode of Fintech Talks, host Laura Gibson-Lamothe is joined by Chrissy Wagner, SVP GTM Automated Finance at FIS and student guest host, Senior at Georgia Gwinnett College, Florencia Cosenza Diez for an honest, energizing conversation about building a meaningful career in FinTech.From first jobs to C-level insights, we unpack the moments that shape us—how early experiences teach humility,
Fintech Talks: Closing the Gap - Financial Literacy and Inclusion in the Digital Economy
April is Financial Literacy & Inclusion Month — and there’s no better time to dive deep into how fintech and financial services are evolving to meet the needs of all communities.In this special episode of Fintech Talks, recorded during New York Fintech Week, host Laura Gibson-Lamothe is joined by:Amanda Estiverne-Colas, Board Member of NAFLI and Founder of AG Advisorshttps://www.linkedin.com/i
Fintech Talks: Bridging the Gap - Financial Inclusion & Access with Crystal Bryant Minter SVP at GreenDot
In this episode of Fintech Talks, host Laura Gibson-Lamothe sits down with Crystal Bryant Minter, SVP of Money Movement at Green Dot, for an inspiring conversation about breaking down barriers to financial access.Crystal shares her personal journey — from her family’s early challenges navigating traditional banking to leading innovative solutions that serve millions of Americans today. We explore
Fintech Talks: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Fintech
In this episode of Fintech Talks, we tackle a topic that resonates deeply across the industry: imposter syndrome. Whether you’re a student stepping into the fintech world or an experienced professional navigating leadership, self-doubt can creep in — but it doesn’t have to hold you back.Join hosts Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, and Asha-Lee Smith, a junior
AI in Fintech
In this episode of "Fintech Talks": AI in Fintech - Transforming Payments, Fraud Detection & Privacy, we dive into the powerful role of AI in shaping the future of financial technology.Join our Executive Director, Laura Gibson-Lamothe, as we speak with Nikhil Kassetty, an experienced engineer, and Christian Samuel, a Georgia State University student, to explore how AI is revolutioniz
Student Chronicles
Welcome to Fintech Talks: Student Chronicles! In this episode, we sit down with three exceptional Georgia Fintech Academy students and interns—Alison Gregg (Kennesaw State University, Junior), Asha-Lee Smith (Kennesaw State University, Junior), and Kenny Kim (Georgia State University Alumni) —as they share their journeys into fintech, insights on landing internships, and practical advice for stude
Resilience in Fintech & Payments
In this episode of the Georgia FinTech Academy podcast, Laura Gibson-Lamothe hosts a discussion with UGA/Fintech Academy Alumni Empress Roberson and industry leaders Kathy Kmiotek and Genevieve Dozier about the importance of resilience in the FinTech/Payments sector. They share personal stories and insights on navigating challenges, the significance of community and networking, and the lessons lea
S5: Episode 2: Job Search Success and Best Practices with Hailey Hunt
Welcome to another exciting Georgia Fintech Academy Podcast! In this episode, Executive Director Laura Gibson-Lamothe and student co-host Clarissa Guzman from Kennesaw State University sit down with Hailey Hunt, Account Executive Team Lead at HumansDoing. Hailey shares expert insights and practical tips for students and early-career professionals to successfully navigate the job search journey. Fr
S5: Episode 1: Driving Growth and Innovation in Fintech with Cyrus Taheri
In this engaging episode of the Georgia Fintech Academy Podcast, Executive Director Laura Gibson-Lamothe and guest co-host Didier Lopez-Presiga, a recent graduate of Kennesaw State University and current Acuity Brands intern, are joined by Cyrus Taheri, Chief Growth Officer at True North. Together, they explore the dynamic world of fintech, delving into Cyrus's professional journey, the innov
S4: Episode 8: Empowering Fintech with Terra Wallace-Hearn with U.S. Bank/Elavon
Join us in this episode of the Georgia Fintech Academy Podcast as we delve into the dynamic world of fintech with Terra Wallace-Hearn, Head of Sales Education and Engagement at Elavon. Hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, and Empress Roberson, a recent graduate from the University of Georgia, this episode explores Terra's inspiring career journey,
S4: Episode 7: Financial Literacy and Fintech - Bridging the Gap
This special edition turns the tables, with Georgia State University seniors Scott Thompson and Gharam Mansour, co-founders of the student organization FTO (Financial Technology Organization) at GSU, taking the lead as hosts. In this episode, they sit down with fintech leaders Ben Jackson, COO of the Innovative Payments Association (IPA), and Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia
S4: Episode 6: Empowering Financial Futures with Kudzu
Join us on a captivating discussion with Systems and Methods, Inc. (SMI), a family-owned trailblazer in government payment services with over 50 years of innovation and commitment to improving lives. In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Bo Stone, Chief Strategy Officer at SMI, and Wesley Stone Director of Government Affairs at SMI, alongside graduating senior Astrid Cuellar Benitez from K
S4: Episode 5: Fintech Frontiers - Deep Dive into Product Management
Navigating Fintech Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Product Management with Naomi Donaldson Join Executive Director, Laura Gibson-Lamothe and KSU Senior, Julianie Ferguson in this insightful episode of the Georgia Fintech Academy podcast as we unravel the intricacies of product management in the dynamic realm of Fintech. Our special guest, Naomi Donaldson, shares her invaluable experience and career jo
S4: Episode 4: Entrepreneurship in Fintech with Steven Nigri
Welcome to the Georgia Fintech Academy Podcast, where innovation meets insight! In our latest episode, we're thrilled to have Steven Nigri, Co-founder of Nxt-Moves, and Yagazie Anyanwu, international MBA student at Georgia State University - Robinson College of Business and entrepreneur.Join us as we embark on a captivating conversation, exploring the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship in fint
S4: Episode 3: The Future of Embedded Payments with Momnt
We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive episode of the Georgia FinTech Academy Podcast, featuring Momnt President and Co-founder, Brian Lanehart! Join us as we embark on a deep dive into the dynamic world of Embedded Payments.Episode Highlights:🌐 Exploring Embedded Payments: Unravel the mysteries behind Embedded Payments and understand how this transformative technology is reshaping the landscap
S4: Episode 2: GFTA and KSU - a partnership fueling the future of fintech
Are you ready to dive into the world of FinTech and explore a groundbreaking partnership aimed at shaping the future of finance? We're thrilled to invite you to an exclusive podcast recording featuring Georgia FinTech Academy and Kennesaw State University, two powerhouse institutions coming together to fuel the development of FinTech talent!Join us as we discuss the remarkable partnership, th
S4: Episode 1: Georgia Fintech Academy with FIS and Greenwood
A new episode of the Georgia Fintech Academy podcast is here! Join Laura Gibson-Lamothe (Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy) and Morgan Blackmon (GSU graduating senior) as we discuss with Jennifer Frasier (Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at FIS) the approach FIS is taking for Inclusion and Diversity both internally and externally, as demonstrated by the partnership with Greenw
Season 4 - Announcement
Welcome as we kick off Season 4 of the podcast with an intro to the new Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, Laura Gibson-Lamothe. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/
S3 - Episode 16: Kevin Lee, CEO, Kobiton with Astrid Cuellar-Benitez, Kennesaw State University
Kevin Lee is a serial fintech and technology entrepreneur in Atlanta and the CEO of Kobiton. He has led fintech companies including CRE Secure, TransCentra, Vanco Payment and more. He discusses Kobiton's business and the challenges fintech's face in developing applications for mobile devices. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/Li
S3 - Episode 15 - Ade Sturley, VP FIS Global Impact Ventures and Nick Lommen, Georgia State University discuss Banking as a Service - Platform Opportunities
Ade Sturley is a Vice President in the FIS Global Impact Ventures team. Nick Lommen is a star baseball player at Georgia State University and deeply interested in fintech. Listen to this great conversation on the present and future of Bank as a Service. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linke
S3 - Episode 14: Rachel Hansen, CIO Payment Services U.S. Bank and Seyi Fason, Georgia State University finance grad
Rachel Hansen is the Chief Information Officer for the Payment Services division of U.S. Bank. In this discussion with Seyi Fasan, a recent graduate of the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University the two reveal the importance of the Cloud to today's payment technology environment.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/Lin
S3 - Episode 13: Rob Hanlon - Cybermoney and Kumar Shivam Georgia State University Big Data
Rob Hanlon is the CEO at CyberBanque International, the creator of Cybermoney. This platform empowers merchants to offer exciting consumer payments experiences. Kumar Shivam just earned his Master's in Data Analytics with a focus on Big Data. This conversation explores the future of payment's opportunities for merchants. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www
S3 - Episode 12: David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global and Vijay Ahuja, recent grad from Indiana University
David Berglund is the Global Head of Artificial Intelligence at FIS Global. He joins Vijay Ahuja, a recent undergraduate from Indiana University to discuss that state of AI in financial services, ethics in AI, and the Metaverse.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fi
S3 - Episode 11: Rohin Tagra, CEO and Founder or Azimuth GRC joins Morgan Blackmon, rising senior, Georgia State Robinson College of Business
Rohin Tagra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohin-tagra-54a6b6/) founded Azimuth GRC 3 years ago to address compliance challenges in the mortgage industry. Morgan Blackmon is a rising senior at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State. She is engaged with the Georgia Fintech Academy curriculum and will intern with Wells Fargo this summer. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Acade
S3 - Episode 10: Zoe Newman, U.S. Managing Director, CapitalOnTap with Anna Gelderman, senior, UGA
Zoe Newman is the U.S. Managing Director of UK based fintech CapitalOnTap. She joins Anna Gelderman who is a graduating senior at the University of Georgia. This discussion explains the CapitalOnTap business model and approach to the USA market for small business credit cards. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Ac
S3 - Episode 9: Somesh Chablani, Global Head, Go-to-Market, FIS Global and Jonathan Laurent, senior, Georgia State
Somesh Chablani, Global Head, Go-to-Market, FIS Global Capital Markets joins Jonathan Laurent, a senior at Georgia State University Honors College to define the Go-To-Market approach of a major global fintech player. They dive into sales, marketing, product strategy, and client support. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia
S3 - Episode 8: Akita Somani, SVP, BNPL/POS - U.S. Bank - Elavon with Divij Sharma, fintech senior at UGA
Akita Somani, SVP, BNPL/POS at U.S. Bank - Elavon joins Divij Sharma, a fintech focused senior at University of Georgia Terry College of Business. This conversation explores global trends in payments along with an overview of the Elavon business in Europe.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.lin
S3-Episode 7: Strategic Partnerships with Oliver Burns, Head of Strategic Partnerships, FIS Global and Astrid Cuellar Benitez, Junior, Kennesaw State University
Oliver Burns is Head of Global Strategic Partnerships for FIS Global. In this podcast he joins Astrid Cuella-Benitez, a top student in the Georgia Fintech Academy program to discuss the role of strategic partnerships in creating enterprise value. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com
S3 - Episode 6: Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer, U.S. Bank and Bri'Asia Acklin, Senior finance major, Georgia State University
Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer of U.S. Bank joins Georgia State University senior Bri'Asia Acklin to discuss the U.S. Bank Access Commitment initiative, key partnerships, and starting a career in fintechSend us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-acad
S3 - Episode 5: Danny McDowell, Sr. Director, Global Transformation Delivery, FIS Global joins Charles Gibson, UGA Fintech Senior
Danny McDowell is the Senior Director of Global Transformation Delivery at FIS Global. He joins senior Charles Gibson of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business for a discussion on how large change is managed on complex projects throughout the world. This conversation centers on methods, scope management, and stakeholder communication.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Aca
S3 - Episode 4: Steve Ledford, SVP, Products and Strategy at The Clearing House with Lilly Sharples, Senior, UGA Terry Fintech Society
Steve Ledford is a career payments strategist and the SVP of Products and Strategy at The Clearing House. Steve joins Lilly Sharples, a senior at the University of Georgia to discuss the important topic of Real Time Payments or RTP.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgi
S3 - Episode 3: Jamie Walker, CEO Elavon Inc. with Miracle Golden of University of West Georgia
Jamie Walker is the CEO of U.S. Bank's Elavon division. He shares his story of being with Elavon for 20 plus years along with key trends that Elavon is leveraging to further grow its payments business including digital transformation. Miracle Golden joins the conversation as a recent graduate of the University of West Georgia and someone who intends to join the fintech industry full-time.Send
S3 - Episode 2: Hassan Thalji, SVP, Freddie Mac and Naomi Chen, UGA junior studying MIS
Hassan Thalji, SVP, Freedie Mac is the Chief Financial Officer of Freddie Mac's capital markets activities. He joins Naomi Chen, a junior at the Terry College of Business, UGA. This discussion explores the important function of Freddie Mac in the mortgage market and the role of technology in managing the finance function.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.geor
S3 - Episode 1: Exploring digital assets with Darin Carter and Nick Carden from Coinbase along with Keshav Laul of UGA
The third season begins with a bang as Darin Carter, Program Manager of Coinbase Giving joins Nick Carden, Senior Counsel at Coinbase and Keshav Laul a senior at the University of Georgia. This discussion dives into the growth of digital assets and where things are heading in the next year. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, Non Fungible Tokens, Web3.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fi
S2 - Episode 31: Innovation at Synovus Bank - Matt Maxey, Head of Innovation, Synovus and Yesha Shah, senior, Valdosta State University
Matt Maxey is the head of innovation at the large southern regional bank Synovus. He joins Yesha Shah, a senior at Valdosta State University to discuss innovation in banking.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/
S2-Episode 30: Tony Evans, Americas Business Lead, Microsoft Financial Services and Andy Su, University of North Georgia
Atlanta is now the 3rd largest office location for Microsoft. Tony Evans, Americas Business Lead for Microsoft Financial Services joins Andy Su, an information security undergrad from University of North Georgia to talk about Microsoft and its support for financial services globally.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fint
S2-Episode 29: Buy Now Pay Later with Mike Smith, US Head of Risk, OpenPay and Tony Erwin, Georiga State Robinson College of Business
Learn the ins-and-outs of Buy Now Pay Later with the US Head of Risk from OpenPay, a leading global BNPL player inventing BNPL 2.0. He is joined by graduate student Tony Erwin from Georgia State's Robinson College of Business. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgi
S2 - Episode 28: Regulation in Fintech - David Katz, Adams & Reese; Sagar Badve, Georgia State
Understanding fintech regulation is critical to success in the fintech industry. David Katz of Adams & Reese joins Sagar Badve, a student at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business to discuss regulators and oversight of 3rd party service providers.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy
S2 - Episode 27: Innovative prepaid approaches to early wage access - FinTwist - Don Ault, VP Prepaid Product Mangement, COMDATA with Ansley Israel, University of North Georgia
Don Ault is the Vice President of Prepaid Product Management at COMDATA, a Fleetcor company. Don talks with recent University of North Georgia graduate Ansley Israel about the FinTwist product and its successful use as an employee benefit. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/compan
S2 - Episode 26: OB Rawls, former CEO of Paysafe Payment Processing and independent director discusses merchant payment acquiring
OB Rawls has significantly shaped the merchant acquiring industry throughout his career. He joins Alisa Wilson, a recent graduate of Valdosta State to discuss past developments in merchant acquiring and where the industry is heading.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georg
S2 - Episode 25: Designing Digital Financial Advisory Tools for Low/Moderate Income Older Adults with Heidi Johnson of Financial Health Network
Heidi Johnson is Director, Behavioral Health at the world-renowned Financial Health Network. She led an important piece of research recently released that focuses on Designing Digital Financial Advisory Tools for Low/Moderate Income Older Adults. Patrick Schippers joins the conversation as a senior at the Georgia State Robinson College of Business. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech A
S2 - Episode 17 - Alumni return to share wisdom - Jonathan Pinder, Blackrock and Minas Yohannes, Salesforce
Jonathan Pinder and Minas Yohannes both graduated from the Georgia Fintech Academy over 1 year ago. These alumni return to share their wisdom with current students regarding how they found their jobs at Blackrock and Salesforce and discuss their experience in their first year as professionals.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Ge
S2-Episode 24 - The world is outpacing the USA in payments - Matt Collicoat, VP Strategy, B2B Payments, FIS Global and Ansley Israel, University of North Georgia
Matt Collicoat is VP of Strategy for B2B Payments at FIS Global. He joins recent University of North Georgia fintech grad Ansley Israel to compare the development of payments in the rest of world against development in the USA. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fi
S2 - Episode 23 - Jagruti Solanki, CFO, BitPay with Tariq Waseem, Georgia State University Blockchain Group
Jagruti Solanki is CFO of the 11 year old cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay. She joins Tariq Waseem from Georgia State University for a discussion about the exploding cryptocurrency payment opportunity. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/
S2 - Episode 22 - Steve Logue, Google Pay and Faeez Juneja, University of Georgia
Steve Logue leads strategic partnerships for Google Pay. He joins Faeez Juneja, a senior at the University of Georgia to discuss Google Pay and the payments landscape globally.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/
S2 - Episode 21: Banyan Hills Technologies, CEO Steve Latham and Cam Holmes from Georgia Tech discuss iOT and Fintech
Steve Latham, CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies joins Cam Holmes, a student at the Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design. This discussion focuses on the important role of the Internet of Things in the fintech industry. Banyan Hills Technologies is a software company focused on remote monitoring and management of critical assets for enterprise IT teams. Steve Latham is a veteran technology executiv
S2 - Episode 20: Featurespace, fraud prevention, and the ARIC Risk Hub with David Excell, founder of Featurespace and Andy Su from the University of North Georgia
Featurespace is the inventor of Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and Automated Deep Behavioral Networks technology for fraud and financial crime management. In this episode, David Excell the founder of Featurespace joins cybersecurity student Andy Su from the University of North Georgia. Their conversation explores the financial services industry problems Featurespace helps to solve.Send us Fan MailS
S2 - Episode 19: ParkMobile -- the journey towards powering smart mobility for every driver, everywhere - John Brown, COO of ParkMobile and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State
ParkMobile is a national success story and headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In this discussion John Brown, the Chief Operating Officer of ParkMobile joins Daniel Hadgu from Georgia State University to discuss the ParkMobile journey towards powering smart mobility for every driver, everywhere. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georg
S2 - Episode 18: Digital Transformation in Payments with Bob Howe, VP of Business Development, Opus Consulting Solutions and Anna Gelderman of UGA Terry College of Business
The range of digital payment solutions coming to market and in development is exploding. Bob Howe from Opus Solutions is in the middle of executing these solutions. He joins Anna Gelderman from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business to discuss. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.l
S2 - Episode 16: Legal considersations of Fintech and Bank partnerships with James Stevens of Troutman Pepper and Thomas Long of TripActions
James Stevens is a Partner at Troutman Pepper with a focus on corporate and financial services law. He is joined by Thomas Long a recent graduate of the University of Georgia and now a leader at TripActions in Silicon Valley. The discussion explores the ins/outs of bank and fintech partnerships.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (
S2 - Episode 15 - Fintech South 2021 - June 22-24 - a preview with Glen Sarvady, Kristin Slink, and Qazi Haq
Glen Sarvardy takes the reins to moderate this preview discussion of Fintech South 2021 which occurs June 22-24th. Discount code FTS21Save25 to receive $25 off the list price. Kristin Slink is co-chair of the conference this year and joins Qazi Haq a recent Fintech Academy alumnus.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintec
S2 - Episode 14: Inside the Wallets of Working Americans with Anita Ward, Chief Development and Diversity Officer, Salary Finance and Lilly Sharples of UGA
Anita Ward, the Chief Development and Diversity Officer of Salary Finance is a national leader in improving #financialinclusion for all Americans. She joins Lilly Sharples, a junior at the The University of Georgia and a fintech engaged computer science major and leader in the Terry FinTech Society. This discussion unpacks the 3rd annual Salary Finance study, "Inside the Wallets of Working Am
S2 - Episode 13: The role of data analytics in fraud prevention - Chief Seer, Adwait Joshi along with Ansley Israel, University of North Georgia
This episode features Chief Seer, Adwait Joshi the founder of fintech company Dataseers. Adwait talked with Ansley Israel of the University of North Georgia about the growth of Dataseers and the company's ability to help clients prevent fraud in new innovative ways.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy)
S2 - Episode 12 - Capital Markets and Crypto - John Avery, Senior Strategy Director, FIS Global and Tariq Waseem, BlockchainGSU
John Avery leads strategic planning for FIS Global's Capital Markets division. He joins Tariq Waseem, a senior at Georgia State University who has also created the student organization BlockchainGSU. This discussion dives into exciting marketplace developments at the intersection of capital markets and cryptocurrency. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgia
S2-Episode 11: Transformative effects of Gen-Z on financial services - Julia Carreon, GenZ expert and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State alum
This episode features Julia Carreon, a former Wells Fargo executive and expert on Gen Z and the impacts of this demographic on financial services today and tomorrow. She is joined by Georgia State alum and fintech entrepreneur Daniel Hadgu.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/compan
S2 - Episode 10: Fintech Data Analytics with John Wittenbrook, Global Data Analytics & Strategic Insights, FIS Global with Vinitha Ramani, Georgia State University, Masters in Big Data
In this episode there is a perfect pairing of a global data analytics executive from FIS Global with a student working on her masters degree in big data information systems. John Wittenbrook is the Global Data Analytics leader at FIS Global and Vinitha Ramani is our graduate student from the Georgia Fintech Academy.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintecha
S2 - Episode 9: Medxoom COO, Shankha Basu and Nikhil Malani, Georgia Tech
The Chief Operating Officer of white hot fintech/healthtech company Medxoom joins Nikhil Malani of Georgia Tech to explore the ins-and-outs of starting a fintech company and the Medxoom value proposition that helps company employees better manage their healthcare expenditure.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Acad
S2-Episode 8: Suneel Tummala, LEAN IT - FIS Global and Dennis Williams, Georgia State
Suneel Tummala leads LEAN IT efforts for FIS Global. Dennis Williams is student at Georgia State focused on creative media while also starting a financial literacy fintech company. This discussion explores LEAN and how this approach helps FIS creating better customer and employee experiences.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Geo
S2 - Episode 7: Community Banking and Fintech - John McNair, President, Community Bankers Association of Georgia and Anindya Majumdar, MS-Information Systems, Georgia State
John McNair, President of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia joins Anindya Majumdar of the Robinson College of Business, Georgia State. This conversation explores the important role of community banks in the financial services industry and the role community banks play in fintech innovation.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/Link
S2 - Episode 6: Sudheer Chava, Professor of Finance and Executive Director of the Financial Services Innovation Lab
Sudheer Chava is the Alton Costley Chair - Professor of Finance and Executive Director of the Financial Services Innovation Lab at Georgia Tech. In this discussion we explore recent research underway by Prof. Chava related to marketplace lending and broadly explore efforts underway at the Financial Services Innovation Lab. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgia
S2-Episode 5: Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) - Fintech Vertical - Kristin Slink
Kristin Slink leads the fintech vertical of the Georgia Tech Advanced Technology Development Center incubator. In this role she helps nurture over 24 fintech early-stage companies. In this episode we learn about Kristin's career in fintech as a founder of Loan Hero and the fintech companies in the ATDC. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.
S2 - Episode 4: FintechU from Georgia Tech Professional Education - Amy Corn, Academic Program Director and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State Robinson alum
Amy Corn, Academic Program Director of FintechU from Georgia Tech Professional Education is joined by Daniel Hadgu, a recent graduate from Georgia State's Robinson College of Business. In this discussion Amy and Daniel discuss the professional education offerings in development at Georgia Tech. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/Linke
S2 - Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence Unpacked with David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global and Patricia Whitley, graduate student at Kennesaw State
David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global joins graduate student Patricia Whitley of Kennesaw State University to discuss artificial intelligence, the ethics of AI, and current plus future opportunities in financial services.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.
S2 - Episode 2: Capital Markets Explained with Scott Marean, CTO, FIS Global Capital Markets and John Butler of University of North Georgia
Scott Marean is the Chief Technology Officer for the Risk, Lending, and Credit capabilities for FIS Global. He joins John Butler, a recent graduate of the University of North Georgia's Mike Cottrell College of Business. They take on the important topic of capital markets and explain its key components.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.or
Season 2 - Episode 1: Defynance - founder, Farrukh Siddiqui and Cameron Vanderwiele
The founder of a revolutionary new fintech company called Defynance joins Cameron Vanderwiele of Georgia State to talk about this alternative to student loans. Defynance Income Share Agreements are discussed and how this structure creates greater opportunities. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://w
Episode 31: Inclusion and Diversity - Jennifer Frasier, Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity, FIS Global and Alisa Wilson, Valdosta State
Jennifer Frasier is the Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity at FIS Global. Alisa Wilson is a junior studying finance at Valdosta State and a member of the Georgia Fintech Academy student advisory council. This episode explores the topic of inclusion and diversity and its importance.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fi
Episode 30: Advancements in Merchant Onboarding Experience - Dave Pritchett, Senior Product Management, Partner Experience, FIS Global with Fang Zhou of Georgia Tech
Dave Pritchett leads critical product development efforts related to partner experience with merchant onboarding at FIS Global. Dave's deep experience in merchant acquiring allows him to share meaningful perspectives on merchant acquisition and revolutionary approaches to merchant onboarding. Fang Zhou of Georgia Tech joins the conversation as a student interested in Fintech.Send us Fan MailS
Episode 29: Early Stage Fintech Enablement - The Venture Center - Daniel Schutte, Managing Director Accelerator Programs and Jake Bulim of Kennesaw State
Daniel Schutte, Managing Director Accelerator Programs joins Jake Bulim of Kennesaw State to discuss support for early stage fintech development through the Venture Center fintech accelerators. The ICBA ThinkTech and the FIS Fintech Accelerator program are both run by the Venture Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Send us Fan MailSupport the showGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacad
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