Over $100 billion has been invested in the fintech technology (FinTech) sector over the past five years, but the ‘move fast and break things’ ethos of Silicon Valley doesn’t work in the heavily regulated environment of financial services. The lessons learned and best practices developed for balancing creativity with compliance are applicable well beyond FinTech for any entrepreneur seeking to sell to and collaborate with more conservative corporate partners.

JP Nicols has been internationally recognized as a leading voice for innovation, strategy and leadership, and his work has been featured in top publications and conferences around the world. He is Cofounder of FinTech Forge, the industry leader in helping enterprises build and leverage their innovation capacity through strategic partnerships and investments, and Cofounder of the Alloy Labs Alliance, the world’s first member-driven shared innovation lab and accelerator for regional and community banks. JP is a trusted advisor to companies from startups to the Fortune 500, a popular writer and speaker, is often quoted in the media, and his name appears regularly on multiple lists as an influential thought leader. He is cohost of Breaking Banks, the #1 global fintech radio show and podcast, and the #1 business show on the VoiceAmerica network, on Provoke.fm media.   
JP Nicols’ website. JP Nicols on LinkedIn.
Format
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