
Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)
Welcome to Fintech Talks, the official podcast of the Georgia Fintech Academy, where we dive into the dynamic world of financial technology. Join us as we explore the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the fintech landscape. Hosted by industry expert Laura Gibson-Lamothe, each episode features insightful conversations with fintech leaders, alumni, and visionaries who are driving change and fostering innovation.
Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, "Fintech Talks" offers a unique platform to gain valuable insights into the intersection of finance and technology. Discover how the Georgia Fintech Academy is building a diverse and skilled talent pipeline, connecting academia with industry, and preparing the next generation of fintech leaders.
Tune in for engaging discussions on topics ranging from blockchain and AI to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. With "Fintech Talks," you're not just listening to a podcast—you're joining a community of #FutureFintechLeaders committed to shaping the future of finance.
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Episodes
AI in Fintech

Student Chronicles

Resilience in Fintech & Payments

S5: Episode 3: Streamlining Payments with Elavon's Chief Product Officer, Pari Sawant

S5: Episode 2: Job Search Success and Best Practices with Hailey Hunt

S5: Episode 1: Driving Growth and Innovation in Fintech with Cyrus Taheri

S4: Episode 8: Empowering Fintech with Terra Wallace-Hearn with U.S. Bank/Elavon

S4: Episode 7: Financial Literacy and Fintech - Bridging the Gap

S4: Episode 6: Empowering Financial Futures with Kudzu

S4: Episode 5: Fintech Frontiers - Deep Dive into Product Management

S4: Episode 4: Entrepreneurship in Fintech with Steven Nigri

S4: Episode 3: The Future of Embedded Payments with Momnt

S4: Episode 2: GFTA and KSU - a partnership fueling the future of fintech

S4: Episode 1: Georgia Fintech Academy with FIS and Greenwood
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Season 4 - Announcement

S3 - Episode 16: Kevin Lee, CEO, Kobiton with Astrid Cuellar-Benitez, Kennesaw State University

S3 - Episode 15 - Ade Sturley, VP FIS Global Impact Ventures and Nick Lommen, Georgia State University discuss Banking as a Service - Platform Opportunities

S3 - Episode 14: Rachel Hansen, CIO Payment Services U.S. Bank and Seyi Fason, Georgia State University finance grad

S3 - Episode 13: Rob Hanlon - Cybermoney and Kumar Shivam Georgia State University Big Data

S3 - Episode 12: David Berglund, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, FIS Global and Vijay Ahuja, recent grad from Indiana University

S3 - Episode 11: Rohin Tagra, CEO and Founder or Azimuth GRC joins Morgan Blackmon, rising senior, Georgia State Robinson College of Business

S3 - Episode 10: Zoe Newman, U.S. Managing Director, CapitalOnTap with Anna Gelderman, senior, UGA

S3 - Episode 9: Somesh Chablani, Global Head, Go-to-Market, FIS Global and Jonathan Laurent, senior, Georgia State

S3 - Episode 8: Akita Somani, SVP, BNPL/POS - U.S. Bank - Elavon with Divij Sharma, fintech senior at UGA

S3-Episode 7: Strategic Partnerships with Oliver Burns, Head of Strategic Partnerships, FIS Global and Astrid Cuellar Benitez, Junior, Kennesaw State University
