Episode 31 - Navigating BankTech through a VC Lens with Matthew Kelley (FINTOP Network)
In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe is joined by Matthew Kelley, Director of FINTOP Network (www.fintopcapital.com/network). They discuss the evolving landscape of banking and fintech. Matt shares insights on the role of compliance in fintech investments, the impact of COVID on banking innovation, and the importance of AI and automation in reducing banking expenses. Matt also highlights the role of credit unions in fintech, emerging trends in embedded finance, and the misconceptions that both fintech founders and banks have about working together.
Links:
Matthew Kelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kelley-7189753/
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FINTOP
Matt Kelley is a seasoned banking and fintech strategist serving as Director of the FINTOP Network, where he leads engagement with banks and fintech innovators to accelerate technology adoption and partnerships across a national network of financial institutions. In this role within the FINTOP ecosystem he manages programming, cultivates strategic relationships, and supports investments that help banks modernize and compete in an evolving digital landscape. Matt brings more than two decades of experience in institutional equities and financial services, including senior roles at Stephens, Piper Jaffray, Sterne Agee (Stifel), Moors & Cabot, and RBC Capital Markets, and holds a Bachelor of Science from Marquette University