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—

Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast) is a business podcast hosted by Georgia Fintech Academy, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Georgia Fintech Academy hosts Fintech Talks (a Georgia Fintech Academy podcast), a business show with 112 episodes published.

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  Fintech Talks: Beyond the Stablecoin Hype - Infrastructure, Trust & Talent with Charles Potts

  Sep 18, 202621 min

  What happens when stablecoins move beyond the hype and into the realities of banking, regulation, infrastructure, and adoption? Recorded at StableCon 2026 in Washington, DC, this episode of Fintech Talks features a conversation with Charles Potts of the American Fintech Council about where financial innovation is actually heading. Laura and Charles discuss the evolving role of stablecoins and digital assets, why trust and regulation matter, where the real infrastructure opportunities may be, and how financial institutions are approaching innovation. They also dig into the talent side of the conversation, including career opportunities inside banks and fintech companies, the importance of continuously building new skills, and why AI fluency is becoming increasingly important for the next generation of financial-services professionals. In this episode: Stablecoins and real-world use cases Banking innovation and digital assets Regulation, policy and consumer trust Blockchain and financial infrastructure Fintech careers and workforce development AI skills and the future of work Continue the conversation in Washington, DC The American Fintech Council Policy Summit 2026 takes place November 17 in Washington, DC . Fintech Talks listeners can save 20% on registration with code: FintechTalks20 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/9c867fb7-865e-4490-917e-fd320b47e4f2/websitePage:bc0a00f4-da05-42cf-a5eb-3c3fd1c76449?rt=z4y080df8kSjO-0o4A4zlg Fintech Talks is produced by the Georgia Fintech Academy and explores the people, ideas and opportunities shaping the future of financial technology. 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/

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  Fintech Talks: How Brands Earn Trust, Relevance and Visibility

  Sep 1, 202638 min

  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/

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

  Aug 27, 202636 min

  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/

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

  Aug 27, 202639 min

  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/

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  Fintech Talks: Money20/20 Europe | Hugo Horton: Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins & Global Growth

  Jul 1, 20269 min

  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 Payments Global Banking Infrastructure International Expansion Stablecoins & Digital Assets Banking Licenses & Payment Rails Speed, Cost & Compliance Customer-Driven Innovation Trends from Money20/20 Europe Guest 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/

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