Janice Liu
Bio Janice is an entrepreneur who has built and scaled tech-based services and products across B2B and B2C. Her experience leading and operating a data-first consultancy at one of Canada’s largest ad agencies gives her a unique insight into the opportunities, challenges, and nuances within the advertising and marketing industries. Speaking Topics How to Make…
Read MoreHelene Panzarino
Bio A former Banker, Helene’s most recent corporate role is as Interim Director with the think tank LIBF Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, having previously created and led the Fintech Professional Education Programmes for LIBF’s Centre for Digital Finance. A FinTech Programme Director, entrepreneur, educator and author, her career boasts a number of…
Read MoreSamantha Paxson
Bio Samantha Paxson is a growth and business transformation strategist and woman executive in Fintech. She builds the intersection of technology, operational design, experience and brand architecture to rapidly scale growth by centering on the human experience. Making organizations “human first” a digital world scales revenue, retention, uncovers, then operationalizes new market segments and strategies…
Read MoreEmma Todd
Bio Emma is CEO of MMH Technology Group, which encompasses Data Systems, Blockchain Consulting, Communication, and Events for emerging technology organizations. Emma is Chair of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s Mining Committee, a board member of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, and Chair for Girls In Tech. Emma achieved a significant milestone by joining the board of…
Read MoreMichelle Beyo
Bio CEO & Founder, FINAVATOR INC. Michelle Beyo is the CEO and Founder of Finavator an award-winning payments and future of finance consultancy. Michelle brings 20+ years of expertise from across multiple industries including Payments, Loyalty, Telco, Digital Identity, and Open Data. Her leadership has helped drive innovation in both retail and payments sectors, fostering…
Read MoreJames Robert Lay
Bio James Robert Lay is one of the world’s leading digital marketing authors, speakers, and advisors for growth-minded brands. As a digital anthropologist, James Robert has studied the intersection of marketing, sales, technology, and human behavior for over twenty years. He wrote the best-selling book Banking on Digital Growth, and he hosts the Banking on…
Read MoreJosh Cook
Josh Cook is considered a visionary leader and creative thinker. Josh started with Community Choice CU (CCCU) in 2002 as the Marketing Manager and has expanded his role to include everything from marketing to branch operations with plenty in between. During his seventeen years at CCCU he has gained considerable attention for his creative work…
Read MoreScarlett Sieber
Bio Scarlett Sieber is a respected leader, driving organizational change at startups and global enterprises alike. Most recently, she was Vice President at USAA, where she led the newly created business development initiative. Prior, Scarlett was Chief Innovation Officer of Opus Bank, an $8B public retail and commercial bank, where she led the digital strategy…
Read MoreJP Nicols
JP Nicols is internationally recognized as a leading voice for innovation, strategy and leadership. As a top-rated speaker, writer, podcaster, instructor, and advisor, he is often quoted in the media, and his work has been featured in leading conferences, publications, and executive education programs around the world. He reaches millions of listeners as cohost of Breaking…
Read MoreSam Maule
Bio Sam is an active mentor, thought leader, and sought-after speaker focusing on the human element of digital and banking innovation. He has over twenty-five years of experience working in the payments, mobile, and banking space across North America and Europe for both global banking and technology companies, and in the start-up community. He was…
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