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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, Partner at ABF Consulting (LinkedIn).

We discuss:

• Why Atlanta’s culture is a powerful magnet for fintech talent
• How public-private partnerships are creating scalable workforce solutions
• Georgia’s role in processing over 70% of U.S. card transactions—and what that means globally
• What these Georgia’s fintech leaders are bringing to the international stage at Money20/20 Europe

This episode kicks off with fast facts that prove why Georgia is more than a fintech hub—it’s a launchpad. From student pipelines to startup growth, tune in to hear how Georgia is helping shape the future of fintech worldwide.

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