Keynote Panel | How Innovative Card, Payment & Technology Solutions are Shaping Fintech Banking
Session Date & Time:
Date: June 6th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Presenter Information
Name: Aaron Bright
Organization: Galileo Financial Technologies
Name: Sarah Grotta
Organization: FinWise Bank
Name: Sarah Howell
Organization: LoanPro
Session Description:
Join industry leaders as they explore the transformative impact of cutting-edge solutions on the digital banking landscape.
Our panelists will delve into key areas such as the rise of contactless payments, biometric authentication, blockchain technology, and AI integration, showcasing how these advancements are driving efficiency, security, and personalized experiences in fintech banking. We'll also discuss the future outlook of the industry as these innovations continue to reshape the financial ecosystem.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from thought leaders and experts, as we navigate the evolving landscape of fintech banking and chart the course for a digital-first banking experience that is seamless, secure, and inclusive. Join us to explore the possibilities at the intersection of innovation and finance.
Session Date & Time:
Date: June 6th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Presenter Information
Name: Aaron Bright
Organization: Galileo Financial Technologies
Name: Sarah Grotta
Organization: FinWise Bank
Name: Sarah Howell
Organization: LoanPro
Session Description:
Join industry leaders as they explore the transformative impact of cutting-edge solutions on the digital banking landscape.
Our panelists will delve into key areas such as the rise of contactless payments, biometric authentication, blockchain technology, and AI integration, showcasing how these advancements are driving efficiency, security, and personalized experiences in fintech banking. We'll also discuss the future outlook of the industry as these innovations continue to reshape the financial ecosystem.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from thought leaders and experts, as we navigate the evolving landscape of fintech banking and chart the course for a digital-first banking experience that is seamless, secure, and inclusive. Join us to explore the possibilities at the intersection of innovation and finance.
Aaron Bright's Biography
Aaron Bright is a seasoned Business Development and Sales Leader renowned for his strategic influence in the payment solutions sector. Currently leading B2B sales initiatives at Galileo Financial Technologies, Aaron has been pivotal in shaping the company's commercial market presence and revenue growth through innovative go-to-market strategies. His expertise in navigating complex negotiations and fostering strategic partnerships has significantly enhanced Galileo's footprint in the fintech and payments industry.
Prior to Galileo, Aaron made substantial impacts at Meta Payment Systems (Pathward Bank) and U.S. Bank, where he spearheaded business development efforts and forged key fintech partnerships, driving innovative card issuing and payment services. His visionary approach and keen market insight have consistently propelled revenue growth and market penetration in highly competitive environments.
Aaron's career is distinguished by his ability to lead cross-functional teams, cultivate robust industry relationships, and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of the fintech landscape. His commitment to excellence and strategic acumen makes him a driving force in the payments and fintech sector, continually advancing innovative financial technologies that enhance business operations and customer experiences.
Prior to Galileo, Aaron made substantial impacts at Meta Payment Systems (Pathward Bank) and U.S. Bank, where he spearheaded business development efforts and forged key fintech partnerships, driving innovative card issuing and payment services. His visionary approach and keen market insight have consistently propelled revenue growth and market penetration in highly competitive environments.
Aaron's career is distinguished by his ability to lead cross-functional teams, cultivate robust industry relationships, and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of the fintech landscape. His commitment to excellence and strategic acumen makes him a driving force in the payments and fintech sector, continually advancing innovative financial technologies that enhance business operations and customer experiences.
Sarah Grotta's Biography
Sarah joined FinWise Bank in 2023 as Deputy Chief Fintech Officer with responsibility for expanding the bank’s fintech offering to include cards and payments. She has over 25 years of executive leadership in the traditional banking, embedded banking, payments, and fintech industries. Her background includes experience in product innovation, development and launch, plus strategic and business planning. Sarah is a frequent participant in the industry as a speaker, writer, and subject matter expert with a focus on topics including payment cards, ACH, real-time payments and emerging banking and payments technologies.
Sarah joined FinWise Bank in 2023 as Deputy Chief Fintech Officer with responsibility for expanding the bank’s fintech offering to include cards and payments. She has over 25 years of executive leadership in the traditional banking, embedded banking, payments, and fintech industries. Her background includes experience in product innovation, development and launch, plus strategic and business planning. Sarah is a frequent participant in the industry as a speaker, writer, and subject matter expert with a focus on topics including payment cards, ACH, real-time payments and emerging banking and payments technologies.
Sarah joined FinWise Bank in 2023 as Deputy Chief Fintech Officer with responsibility for expanding the bank’s fintech offering to include cards and payments. She has over 25 years of executive leadership in the traditional banking, embedded banking, payments, and fintech industries. Her background includes experience in product innovation, development and launch, plus strategic and business planning. Sarah is a frequent participant in the industry as a speaker, writer, and subject matter expert with a focus on topics including payment cards, ACH, real-time payments and emerging banking and payments technologies.
Sarah Howell's Biography
With her background in card payments and fintech, Sarah is a key figure in the BaaS landscape. She has played a vital role in the launch of Apple Pay and has been a thought leader during her tenure at Visa. Her insights have been featured in publications like American Banker, TearSheet and The Financial Brand. As Head of Partnerships at LoanPro, Sarah’s day job is building a partner ecosystem designed to advance the growth goals of fintechs, financial institutions, brands, and bank infrastructure providers. However, since LoanPro is a growth stage company, Sarah fulfills additional roles, using her industry knowledge of BaaS, credit card processing and banking technology to shape pivotal strategies, go-to-market approaches, product development, and sales use cases. A strong proponent of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with an intimate understanding of embedded finance applications and the economic levers influencing them, Sarah works across the industry to identify fintech and sponsor bank use cases that drive the product roadmap and evolutionary path for the LoanPro platform.