Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)
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| S5: Episode 3: Streamlining Payments with Elavon's Chief Product Officer, Pari Sawant | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:22:11 | |
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 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. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from a leading fintech executive. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S5: Episode 2: Job Search Success and Best Practices with Hailey Hunt | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:41:50 | |
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. 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, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways! Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S4: Episode 1: Georgia Fintech Academy with FIS and Greenwood | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:53:33 | |
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 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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| Season 4 - Announcement | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:04:49 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 16: Kevin Lee, CEO, Kobiton with Astrid Cuellar-Benitez, Kennesaw State University | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:38:26 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 15 - Ade Sturley, VP FIS Global Impact Ventures and Nick Lommen, Georgia State University discuss Banking as a Service - Platform Opportunities | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:30:03 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 14: Rachel Hansen, CIO Payment Services U.S. Bank and Seyi Fason, Georgia State University finance grad | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:39:07 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 13: Rob Hanlon - Cybermoney and Kumar Shivam Georgia State University Big Data | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:35:00 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 12: David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global and Vijay Ahuja, recent grad from Indiana University | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:38:22 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 11: Rohin Tagra, CEO and Founder or Azimuth GRC joins Morgan Blackmon, rising senior, Georgia State Robinson College of Business | 27 May 2022 | 00:39:09 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 10: Zoe Newman, U.S. Managing Director, CapitalOnTap with Anna Gelderman, senior, UGA | 13 May 2022 | 00:41:01 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 9: Somesh Chablani, Global Head, Go-to-Market, FIS Global and Jonathan Laurent, senior, Georgia State | 06 May 2022 | 00:33:43 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S5: Episode 1: Driving Growth and Innovation in Fintech with Cyrus Taheri | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:38:40 | |
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 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 and the leadership that propels it forward. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 8: Akita Somani, SVP, BNPL/POS - U.S. Bank - Elavon with Divij Sharma, fintech senior at UGA | 04 May 2022 | 00:36:07 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3-Episode 7: Strategic Partnerships with Oliver Burns, Head of Strategic Partnerships, FIS Global and Astrid Cuellar Benitez, Junior, Kennesaw State University | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:44:37 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 6: Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer, U.S. Bank and Bri'Asia Acklin, Senior finance major, Georgia State University | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:40:18 | |
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 fintech Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 5: Danny McDowell, Sr. Director, Global Transformation Delivery, FIS Global joins Charles Gibson, UGA Fintech Senior | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:37:57 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 4: Steve Ledford, SVP, Products and Strategy at The Clearing House with Lilly Sharples, Senior, UGA Terry Fintech Society | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:41:49 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 3: Jamie Walker, CEO Elavon Inc. with Miracle Golden of University of West Georgia | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:38:18 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 2: Hassan Thalji, SVP, Freddie Mac and Naomi Chen, UGA junior studying MIS | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:40:57 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S3 - Episode 1: Exploring digital assets with Darin Carter and Nick Carden from Coinbase along with Keshav Laul of UGA | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:40:21 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 31: Innovation at Synovus Bank - Matt Maxey, Head of Innovation, Synovus and Yesha Shah, senior, Valdosta State University | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:30:26 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2-Episode 30: Tony Evans, Americas Business Lead, Microsoft Financial Services and Andy Su, University of North Georgia | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:42:25 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S4: Episode 8: Empowering Fintech with Terra Wallace-Hearn with U.S. Bank/Elavon | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:44:46 | |
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, 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 the ATL Black Leadership Council Chair. Additionally, learn about her engagement with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship (RICE) and its impact on fostering entrepreneurship. Tune in for valuable insights, career advice, and a closer look at how diversity and innovation are driving the fintech industry forward. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2-Episode 29: Buy Now Pay Later with Mike Smith, US Head of Risk, OpenPay and Tony Erwin, Georiga State Robinson College of Business | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:50:24 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 28: Regulation in Fintech - David Katz, Adams & Reese; Sagar Badve, Georgia State | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:47:40 | |
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. 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 | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:41:14 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 26: OB Rawls, former CEO of Paysafe Payment Processing and independent director discusses merchant payment acquiring | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:41:40 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 25: Designing Digital Financial Advisory Tools for Low/Moderate Income Older Adults with Heidi Johnson of Financial Health Network | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:41:41 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 17 - Alumni return to share wisdom - Jonathan Pinder, Blackrock and Minas Yohannes, Salesforce | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:35:10 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| 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 | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:43:21 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 23 - Jagruti Solanki, CFO, BitPay with Tariq Waseem, Georgia State University Blockchain Group | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:39:47 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 22 - Steve Logue, Google Pay and Faeez Juneja, University of Georgia | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:46:33 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 21: Banyan Hills Technologies, CEO Steve Latham and Cam Holmes from Georgia Tech discuss iOT and Fintech | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:40:38 | |
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. 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 for three years in a row. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S4: Episode 7: Financial Literacy and Fintech - Bridging the Gap | 30 Apr 2024 | 01:14:50 | |
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 Fintech Academy, to explore the critical importance of financial literacy in today's fast-paced Fintech landscape. Why does it matter? Because understanding finance is more than just making ends meet; it's about establishing financial wellness, sustainability, and generational wealth. It is also a pre-requisite for those pursuing careers in the Fintech industry or developing innovative solutions as entrepreneurs. From payment solutions to cutting-edge Fintech educational programs, this episode dives into how fintech tools are not just enhancing financial education and empowerment but revolutionizing it. Get ready for a deep dive into the real-world impact of fintech innovations, personal anecdotes, and a discussion on what the future holds for the industry. This dynamic exchange of ideas, where education meets innovation at the intersection of financial wellness and technology, is a must-listen for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs interested in Fintech, financial literacy, and innovation. Discover how fintech sets the stage for a financially literate world. Links: Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| 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 | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:42:14 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 19: ParkMobile -- the journey towards powering smart mobility for every driver, everywhere - John Brown, COO of ParkMobile and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State | 02 Jul 2021 | 00:46:39 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| 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 | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:40:40 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 16: Legal considersations of Fintech and Bank partnerships with James Stevens of Troutman Pepper and Thomas Long of TripActions | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:46:27 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 15 - Fintech South 2021 - June 22-24 - a preview with Glen Sarvady, Kristin Slink, and Qazi Haq | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:27:10 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 14: Inside the Wallets of Working Americans with Anita Ward, Chief Development and Diversity Officer, Salary Finance and Lilly Sharples of UGA | 28 May 2021 | 00:50:30 | |
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 Americans." Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 13: The role of data analytics in fraud prevention - Chief Seer, Adwait Joshi along with Ansley Israel, University of North Georgia | 14 May 2021 | 00:33:48 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 12 - Capital Markets and Crypto - John Avery, Senior Strategy Director, FIS Global and Tariq Waseem, BlockchainGSU | 07 May 2021 | 00:47:41 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2-Episode 11: Transformative effects of Gen-Z on financial services - Julia Carreon, GenZ expert and Daniel Hadgu, Georgia State alum | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:46:51 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:47:46 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S4: Episode 6: Empowering Financial Futures with Kudzu | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:34:17 | |
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 Kennesaw State University, and Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director at the Georgia Fintech Academy. Founded in 1971 in Carrollton, Ga., SMI began as a modest computer consulting service and has since grown to operate robust State Disbursement Units (SDUs) across 16 states, managing the smiONE™ Visa® Prepaid Card for over two million cardholders. This episode delves into the heart of SMI’s innovative spirit and its role in facilitating secure, efficient government payments that significantly enhance the quality of everyday life for millions. We'll uncover the features and benefits of Kudzu, SMI’s latest endeavor in financial education and management tools, designed to empower users with the knowledge and means to manage their finances effectively. Our guests share personal insights and stories that highlight and complement SMI's relationship-based approach, blending cutting-edge technology with genuine care to craft tailored solutions that meet the needs of their customers. Tune in to discover how SMI's dedication to innovation and service is shaping the future of financial literacy and access. Whether you're interested in fintech, innovative solutions, or stories of impact, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on creating meaningful and lasting change in the financial landscape. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 9: Medxoom COO, Shankha Basu and Nikhil Malani, Georgia Tech | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:41:19 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2-Episode 8: Suneel Tummala, LEAN IT - FIS Global and Dennis Williams, Georgia State | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:42:47 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 7: Community Banking and Fintech - John McNair, President, Community Bankers Association of Georgia and Anindya Majumdar, MS-Information Systems, Georgia State | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:51:40 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||
| S2 - Episode 6: Sudheer Chava, Professor of Finance and Executive Director of the Financial Services Innovation Lab | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:38:03 | |
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. Georgia Fintech Academy | |||