Compliance is Your Competitive Advantage in 2026 with Dana Lawrence from Themis

In our latest episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief FinTech Officer at FinWise Bank, sits down with Dana Lawrence, VP of Go‑to‑Market Strategy & Customer Relationships at Themis, to unpack one of the most important—and misunderstood—levers for success in financial services: ➡️ Compliance as a true business differentiator. If you work in fintech, banking, risk, regtech, or anywhere in the BaaS ecosystem, this conversation hits home. Here are a few of the standout insights: Compliance is your brand. The pendulum may swing—but responsibility doesn’t. How to turn the ‘Department of No’ into the ‘Department of Know.’ What’s coming in 2026 And a powerful reminder: In a hybrid world, in‑person community matters more than ever.  For innovation, for collaboration, for sanity. If you're navigating risk, underwriting new fintech models, evaluating partnership opportunities, or preparing for your 2026 compliance strategy—this is a conversation worth your time.