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Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)đď¸ 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 usâhow early experiences teach humility, why mentorship matters, and how inclusivity fuels innovation. Chrissy shares the personal story that led her into FinTech, along with lessons on risk-taking, leadership, and separating your identity from your job title.For st...2025-05-0533 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)Fintech Talks: Closing the Gap - Financial Literacy and Inclusion in the Digital EconomyApril is Financial Literacy & Inclusion Month â and thereâs 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/in/amanda-estiverne-colas-37061b28Castleigh Johnson, CEO & Founder of My Home Pathwayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/castleighAriel Serber, Advisor at Lions Financialhttps://www.linkedin.com...2025-04-2832 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)Fintech Talks: Bridging the Gap - Financial Inclusion & Access with Crystal Bryant Minter SVP at GreenDotIn 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 â from her familyâs early challenges navigating traditional banking to leading innovative solutions that serve millions of Americans today. We explore how Green Dotâs expansive network of over 95,000 locations is making financial services more accessible, the future of embedded finance, and the role of fintech in empowering underserved communities.The episode also dives into:How techno...2025-04-1524 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)Fintech Talks: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in FintechIn this episode of Fintech Talks, we tackle a topic that resonates deeply across the industry: imposter syndrome. Whether youâre a student stepping into the fintech world or an experienced professional navigating leadership, self-doubt can creep in â but it doesnât have to hold you back.Join hosts Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, and Asha-Lee Smith, a junior at Kennesaw State University, as they sit down with Kay Taylor, SVP/Chief of Staff, Office of the CIO at Corpay. Kay opens up about her own experiences with i...2025-04-0830 min
This Week in Fintech's Podcastđ§Oliver Hughes - TBC Bank Exec and Ex-Tinkoff CEO: Bringing 25 Years of Fintech Lessons to Revolutionize Fintech in Central Asia & BeyondIn today's episode, â Ryan Zaukâ  sits down with global fintech legend Oliver Hughes, Chief International Growth Officer at TBC Bank Group, a London-listed financial + banking services provider in Georgia in Uzbekistan. Before TBC, Oliver was the CEO of Tinkoff and Head of Russia for Visa. He is also on the Board of Tabby, a leading shopping and financial services player in the Middle East that is allegedly eyeing an IPO after a $160M Series E.After 25 years at the cutting edge of international fintech, Oliver is taking on what he hopes is his final fintech chapte...2025-02-2641 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)AI in FintechIn 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 revolutionizing payments, fraud detection, and privacy.From biometric payments and invisible transactions to AI-powered fraud prevention, we break down the ...2025-02-1435 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)Student ChroniclesWelcome to Fintech Talks: Student Chronicles! In this episode, we sit down with three exceptional Georgia Fintech Academy students and internsâAlison Gregg (Kennesaw State University, Junior), Asha-Lee Smith (Kennesaw State University, Junior), and Kenny Kim (Georgia State University Alumni) âas they share their journeys into fintech, insights on landing internships, and practical advice for students navigating their career paths. From leveraging LinkedIn and networking with industry professionals to mastering job applications and interviews, this discussion is packed with actionable takeaways. Whether you're looking for your first fintech opportunity or seeking ways to stand out in a competitive job mark...2025-02-0750 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)Resilience in Fintech & PaymentsIn 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 learned from failures. The conversation emphasizes the need for a growth mindset, the value of building relationships, and the importance of being open to various career paths in the ever-evolving FinTech landscape. Connect with this group on LinkedIn: https...2025-01-1758 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S5: Episode 3: Streamlining Payments with Elavon's Chief Product Officer, Pari SawantIn 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 Elavonâs innovative new payment gateway and explores how it is revolutionizing the payments landscape by streamlining processes and enhancing user experience. Listeners will also gain valuable insights into the strategic vision behind product development and its dynamic role in fintech. Donât miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from a lead...2024-11-2522 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S5: Episode 2: Job Search Success and Best Practices with Hailey HuntWelcome 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. From building a standout resume and optimizing your LinkedIn presence to leveraging networking events and handling job rejections, Hailey offers a wealth of advice to help you secure that next opportunity. Whether you're looking to land your first internship or transition to a full-time role...2024-10-2141 min
Bridges To ExcellenceCharting new paths in Fintech EducationâŚWomen of Impact Series; Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy.Summary:In this episode of "Bridges to Excellence," host Desmond Nicholson welcomes Laura Gibson-Lamothe, the Executive Director of the Georgia FinTech Academy. Laura takes us through her incredible journey from a globally diverse upbringing, through a multifaceted career in the FinTech industry, and into her current role. The podcast dives deep into the objectives she aimed to achieve upon stepping into her role in January 2023, including enhancing strategic industry partnerships, increasing student engagement, and boosting the visibility and reputation of the academy.Laura shares insights about the Academy's programs and partnerships, highlighting FIS as a...2024-09-2958 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S5: Episode 1: Driving Growth and Innovation in Fintech with Cyrus TaheriIn 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 innovative strategies driving growth at True North, and the key industry trends. From market expansion to customer-centric growth, this episode is packed with insights for aspiring fintech professionals and industry veterans alike. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of fintech...2024-08-2638 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 8: Empowering Fintech with Terra Wallace-Hearn with U.S. Bank/ElavonJoin 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, the latest industry trends, and innovative practices at U.S. Bank/Elavon.Discover how Terra is shaping the future of fintech through transformational sales enablement, culture and onboarding programs, and her leadership in diversity and inclusion as...2024-07-2644 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 7: Financial Literacy and Fintech - Bridging the GapThis 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 Fintech Academy, to explore the c...2024-05-011h 14
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 6: Empowering Financial Futures with KudzuJoin 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 Cuellar2024-04-2434 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 5: Fintech Frontiers - Deep Dive into Product ManagementNavigating 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 journey, offering a profound understanding of the strategic and innovative landscape of product management. Tune in to gain exclusive insights that will empower your journey in the ever-evolving world of Fintech.Send us a textGeorgia F...2023-12-1840 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 4: Entrepreneurship in Fintech with Steven NigriWelcome 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 fintech. Steven Nigri, with his wealth of experience as a co-founder, brings invaluable perspectives on navigating the fintech landscape. Meanwhile, Yagazie Anyanwu, an international MBA student and entrepreneur, adds a unique global viewpoint and questions to our discussion....2023-12-0157 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 3: The Future of Embedded Payments with MomntWe 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:đ Exploring Embedded Payments: Unravel the mysteries behind Embedded Payments and understand how this transformative technology is reshaping the landscape of financial services.đ Innovation Unveiled: Discover the cutting-edge solutions and innovations that Embedded Payments bring to the fintech table, revolutionizing the way transactions are conducted and financial services are delivered.đĄ Impact on...2023-11-2027 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 2: GFTA and KSU - a partnership fueling the future of fintechAre 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, the KSU FinTech Program, its cutting-edge curriculum, and much more!Send us a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.l...2023-10-0439 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S4: Episode 1: Georgia Fintech Academy with FIS and GreenwoodA 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 Greenwood's Ryan Wilson (Chief of Community and CEO of The Gathering Spot), whose mission is to continue to build a community focused on advancing the economic empowerment of minority and underserved communities.  Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! 2023-04-1453 min
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)Season 4 - AnnouncementWelcome 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2023-04-1404 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 16: Kevin Lee, CEO, Kobiton with Astrid Cuellar-Benitez, Kennesaw State UniversityKevin 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-11-0438 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 15 - Ade Sturley, VP FIS Global Impact Ventures and Nick Lommen, Georgia State University discuss Banking as a Service - Platform OpportunitiesAde 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-09-1930 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 14: Rachel Hansen, CIO Payment Services U.S. Bank and Seyi Fason, Georgia State University finance gradRachel 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-09-0539 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 13: Rob Hanlon - Cybermoney and Kumar Shivam Georgia State University Big DataRob 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-07-2335 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 12: David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global and Vijay Ahuja, recent grad from Indiana UniversityDavid 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-06-1338 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 11: Rohin Tagra, CEO and Founder or Azimuth GRC joins Morgan Blackmon, rising senior, Georgia State Robinson College of BusinessRohin 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-05-2739 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 10: Zoe Newman, U.S. Managing Director, CapitalOnTap with Anna Gelderman, senior, UGAZoe 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-05-1341 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 9: Somesh Chablani, Global Head, Go-to-Market, FIS Global and Jonathan Laurent, senior, Georgia StateSomesh 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-05-0633 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 8: Akita Somani, SVP, BNPL/POS - U.S. Bank - Elavon with Divij Sharma, fintech senior at UGAAkita 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-05-0436 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3-Episode 7: Strategic Partnerships with Oliver Burns, Head of Strategic Partnerships, FIS Global and Astrid Cuellar Benitez, Junior, Kennesaw State UniversityOliver 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-04-1544 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 6: Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer, U.S. Bank and Bri'Asia Acklin, Senior finance major, Georgia State UniversityGreg 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-04-0540 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 5: Danny McDowell, Sr. Director, Global Transformation Delivery, FIS Global joins Charles Gibson, UGA Fintech SeniorDanny 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-03-2437 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 4: Steve Ledford, SVP, Products and Strategy at The Clearing House with Lilly Sharples, Senior, UGA Terry Fintech SocietySteve 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-03-1441 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 3: Jamie Walker, CEO Elavon Inc. with Miracle Golden of University of West GeorgiaJamie 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 us a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-03-0138 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 2: Hassan Thalji, SVP, Freddie Mac and Naomi Chen, UGA junior studying MISHassan 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-02-0340 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S3 - Episode 1: Exploring digital assets with Darin Carter and Nick Carden from Coinbase along with Keshav Laul of UGAThe 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2022-01-2040 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 31: Innovation at Synovus Bank - Matt Maxey, Head of Innovation, Synovus and Yesha Shah, senior, Valdosta State UniversityMatt 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-12-1630 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2-Episode 30: Tony Evans, Americas Business Lead, Microsoft Financial Services and Andy Su, University of North GeorgiaAtlanta 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-12-1042 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2-Episode 29: Buy Now Pay Later with Mike Smith, US Head of Risk, OpenPay and Tony Erwin, Georiga State Robinson College of BusinessLearn 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-12-0350 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 28: Regulation in Fintech - David Katz, Adams & Reese; Sagar Badve, Georgia StateUnderstanding 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-11-1947 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 27: Innovative prepaid approaches to early wage access - FinTwist - Don Ault, VP Prepaid Product Mangement, COMDATA with Ansley Israel, University of North GeorgiaDon 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-10-0841 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 26: OB Rawls, former CEO of Paysafe Payment Processing and independent director discusses merchant payment acquiringOB 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-09-2341 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 25: Designing Digital Financial Advisory Tools for Low/Moderate Income Older Adults with Heidi Johnson of Financial Health NetworkHeidi 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-09-0941 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 17 - Alumni return to share wisdom - Jonathan Pinder, Blackrock and Minas Yohannes, SalesforceJonathan 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-08-2635 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)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 GeorgiaMatt 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-08-2043 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 23 - Jagruti Solanki, CFO, BitPay with Tariq Waseem, Georgia State University Blockchain GroupJagruti 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-08-1139 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 22 - Steve Logue, Google Pay and Faeez Juneja, University of GeorgiaSteve 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-08-0546 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 21: Banyan Hills Technologies, CEO Steve Latham and Cam Holmes from Georgia Tech discuss iOT and FintechSteve 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 executive with a history of building successful teams and products. He founded Banyan Hills Technologies in 2013 and the company has appeared on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States fo...2021-07-2040 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)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 GeorgiaFeaturespace 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-07-0842 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 19: ParkMobile -- the journey towards powering smart mobility for every driver, everywhere - John Brown, COO of ParkMobile and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia StateParkMobile 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-07-0246 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)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 BusinessThe 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-06-2540 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 16: Legal considersations of Fintech and Bank partnerships with James Stevens of Troutman Pepper and Thomas Long of TripActionsJames 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-06-1146 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 15 - Fintech South 2021 - June 22-24 - a preview with Glen Sarvady, Kristin Slink, and Qazi HaqGlen 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-06-0827 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 14: Inside the Wallets of Working Americans with Anita Ward, Chief Development and Diversity Officer, Salary Finance and Lilly Sharples of UGAAnita 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 Americans." Send us a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/c...2021-05-2850 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 13: The role of data analytics in fraud prevention - Chief Seer, Adwait Joshi along with Ansley Israel, University of North GeorgiaThis 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-05-1433 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 12 - Capital Markets and Crypto - John Avery, Senior Strategy Director, FIS Global and Tariq Waseem, BlockchainGSUJohn 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-05-0747 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2-Episode 11: Transformative effects of Gen-Z on financial services - Julia Carreon, GenZ expert and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State alumThis 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-04-3046 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)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 DataIn 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-04-2347 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 9: Medxoom COO, Shankha Basu and Nikhil Malani, Georgia TechThe 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-04-1641 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2-Episode 8: Suneel Tummala, LEAN IT - FIS Global and Dennis Williams, Georgia StateSuneel 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-04-0242 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 7: Community Banking and Fintech - John McNair, President, Community Bankers Association of Georgia and Anindya Majumdar, MS-Information Systems, Georgia StateJohn 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-03-1151 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 6: Sudheer Chava, Professor of Finance and Executive Director of the Financial Services Innovation LabSudheer 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-02-2638 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2-Episode 5: Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) - Fintech Vertical - Kristin SlinkKristin 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-02-1835 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 4: FintechU from Georgia Tech Professional Education - Amy Corn, Academic Program Director and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State Robinson alumAmy 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-02-1240 minFintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)S2 - Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence Unpacked with David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global and Patricia Whitley, graduate student at Kennesaw StateDavid 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 a textGeorgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/2021-02-0446 min