Banking on the Future: Conversations from FinTech Meetup 2025

Insights and Innovations from the Frontlines of FinTech In this special edition of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, host Nathan Mills, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications at FinWise Bank, takes listeners to the FinTech Meetup event in Las Vegas. The episode features a 'banker on the street' format, where Nathan engages with ten banking professionals from diverse backgrounds. Topics covered include fintech regulation, the role of sponsor banks, compliance, the future of AI in banking, and operational challenges. Through interviews with leaders banking leaders, the episode offers a comprehensive view into the current state and future prospects of the Fintech and sponsor bank industry. Insights from industry insiders highlight the necessity of regulatory compliance, the impact of technological innovations, and the value of collaboration among banks. The episode promises to deliver thought-provoking perspectives and firsthand industry experiences. Sean Farnsworth - VP, Sales and Diligence, TAB Bank Karen Schmidt - VP, Business & Product Development, Sutton Payments Devon Secoy - Fintech Operations Director, Focus Bank Joe Morgan - SVP, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Continental Bank Matt Cowan - General Manager, Cambr Brand/NBH Bank Maria Wilkison - Director of Fintech Credit, Sunrise Banks Matt Michaelis - CEO, Emprise Bank Blake Tidwell - COO Payments, Thread Bank Miles McClure - CEO, Rocky Mountain Bank and Trust Steven Avila - Product Strategy & Go-to-Market Manager, Sunwest Bank