Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast)

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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.www.georgiafintechacademy.org

  1. 1 day ago

    Fintech Talks: How Brands Earn Trust, Relevance and Visibility

    What does it actually take for a Fintech brand to stand out when everyone is competing for the same attention? In this episode of Fintech Talks, Laura Gibson-Lamothe sits down with Mike Neumeier and Erica England of Arketi Group for a candid conversation about trust, visibility, storytelling, thought leadership, and what changes when AI makes content easier than ever to create. They get into what companies often get wrong, why original thinking still matters, how earned media shapes credibility, and what Atlanta can do to keep strengthening its Fintech story nationally and globally. One of the best lines from the conversation: “In order to be a thought leader, you have to first have a thought.” We also close with a look at Atlanta’s talent ecosystem and what’s ahead for Atlanta Fintech Week. Learn more about Arketi Group: https://arketi.com Learn more about Atlanta Fintech Week: https://atlfintechweek.com #Fintech #ThoughtLeadership #AI #Marketing #AtlantaFintech Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

    Fintech Talks: How Brands Earn Trust, Relevance and Visibility

  2. 6 days ago

    Atlanta Fintech Week 2026: Why It Matters and How to Plug In

    Atlanta has long been one of the most important fintech and payments ecosystems in the world. Atlanta Fintech Week is about bringing that ecosystem together and opening the doors for others to experience it. In this special edition of Fintech Talks, we sit down with the team behind Atlanta Fintech Week to talk about why the week was created, what makes it different from a traditional conference, and how fintech professionals, companies, founders, students and partners from Atlanta and beyond can get involved. Atlanta Fintech Week is designed as a community-driven week of curated experiences across the city, with programming spanning talent and innovation, payments, startups and investment, global fintech, AI, policy, risk, relationship-building and more. Featuring: Moderator - Olivia Held, NXTMOVES Panelists/Organizing Committee -  Ania Lackey, Fintech Atlanta Grant Wainscott, Tech Atlanta Advocates Robert “RED” Daniel, Standups & Startups Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Georgia Fintech Academy Atlanta Fintech Week September 28–October 2, 2026 Explore the latest events and start building your week at atlfintechweek.com. Come curious. Make connections. And find your way to plug in. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

    Atlanta Fintech Week 2026: Why It Matters and How to Plug In

  3. 6 days ago

    Fintech Talks:"One Throat to Choke": How NXTMOVES Is Fixing the Sponsor Bank Bottleneck

    NXTMOVES co-founders Steve Nigri and Walt Hoffmann spent a year talking to nearly 100 banks before building their unified program management platform. What they found: sponsor banks were drowning in fragmented visibility across card programs, and the fintechs launching those programs were quietly managing 9 or 10 vendor relationships they never signed up for. In this episode of Fintech Talks, we get into: -What actually goes into launching a compliant card program -Why banks want to hear about compliance before they care about your revenue projections -How NXTMOVES orchestrates the relationship between issuers, processors, and compliance vendors -Why Atlanta has become a hub for real payments expertise -What's ahead for Atlanta Fintech Week Learn more about NXTMOVES: https://nxtmoves.io Atlanta Fintech Week (September 28 to October 2): https://atlfintechweek.com Fintech South (August 18, hosted by TAG): https://www.fintechsouth.com Connect with Steve Nigri:   https://linkedin.com/in/stevenigri   Connect with Walt Hoffmann:   https://linkedin.com/in/ walter-h-50562a17   Fintech Talks is a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe. #FinTech #Payments #AtlantaFintech #CardPrograms #GeorgiaFintechAcademy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

    Fintech Talks:"One Throat to Choke": How NXTMOVES Is Fixing the Sponsor Bank Bottleneck

  4. 1 Jul

    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 Expansion Recorded 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 helps businesses consolidate international payments, banking, FX, treasury capabilities, and emerging stablecoin solutions into a single platform. The conversation also explores how fintechs can accelerate expansion into new jurisdictions while balancing speed, cost, compliance, and flexibility. Topics include: Modernizing Cross-Border PaymentsGlobal Banking InfrastructureInternational ExpansionStablecoins & Digital AssetsBanking Licenses & Payment RailsSpeed, Cost & ComplianceCustomer-Driven InnovationTrends from Money20/20 EuropeGuest Hugo Horton Enterprise Partnerships Manager, Sokin Learn more Georgia Fintech Academy https://georgiafintechacademy.org Sokin https://www.sokin.com About Fintech Talks Hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Fintech Talks features conversations with industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and educators shaping the future of financial services. Recorded at leading fintech events around the world and beyond, each episode explores the ideas, technologies, and talent driving the next chapter of financial innovation. Subscribe to Fintech Talks for more conversations from Money20/20 Europe and other leading fintech events around the world. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

  5. 29 Jun

    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 border payments and treasury, the future of real time payments, fraud prevention, AI governance, and the workforce skills needed for the next generation of fintech innovation. Topics include: Agentic AI & Agentic CommerceStablecoins & Digital AssetsCross Border PaymentsTreasury & LiquidityReal Time PaymentsFraud PreventionAI GovernanceFuture Workforce DevelopmentLearn more Georgia Fintech Academy https://georgiafintechacademy.org Global Payments https://www.globalpayments.com About Fintech Talks Hosted by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Fintech Talks features conversations with the leaders shaping the future of financial services, recorded at leading fintech events around the world. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

  6. 23 Jun

    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 in shaping regulation, and how AI and blockchain technologies are transforming financial services. Topics include: • Stablecoin adoption and regulation • The future of cross-border payments • Georgia's fintech leadership • Digital asset policy • AI and fintech innovation • Blockchain infrastructure • The Future of Money Task Force • The evolving role of fintech advocacy About The Fintech Accord The Fintech Accord is a global advocacy organization focused on advancing fintech innovation, digital assets, payments, and regulatory modernization through collaboration between industry and government stakeholders. Learn more: https://thefintechaccord.org About Fintech Talks Fintech Talks is a thought leadership interview series produced by the Georgia Fintech Academy featuring industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of financial services. About the Georgia Fintech Academy The Georgia Fintech Academy is a statewide talent development initiative of the University System of Georgia connecting students, universities, and employers to build the future fintech workforce. Connect with Us Georgia Fintech Academy: https://georgiafintechacademy.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

    Fintech Talks: Stablecoins, AI & Global Fintech Policy with West Richards

  7. 12 May

    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 University graduate and former leader of GSU’s Fintech Student Organization, the episode covers: Annelise’s career path Key insights from From Hoodies to SuitsTrends in institutional blockchain adoptionAdvice for students and professionals entering the fintech space📘 From Hoodies to Suits – https://a.co/d/2F8btOV 🔗 Kadena – https://www.kadena.io 📍 Annelise Osborne – https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelise-osborne-7611176/ 🎓 Christian Samuel – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cguap/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

    Featured Replay - Fintech Talks: Bridging Digital Assets & Traditional Finance – Insights from Annelise Osborne (Kadena)

  8. 6 May

    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 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.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Georgia Fintech Academy https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/ LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy) https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/

    FEATURED REPLAY: Streamlining Payments with Elavon's Chief Product Officer, Pari Sawant
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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.www.georgiafintechacademy.org

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