FinTech Innovation Lab | Icebreaker

FinTech Innovation Lab | Icebreaker

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Favorite Quote: “I have a profound affection for the art of helping founders realize their dream, and imagining, with them, a future that we then bet on and help make come true."- Bill Gurley Jesse leads strategic partnerships for Ally’s Tech Strategy unit. Previously responsible for leading Ally Ventures’ day-to-day fintech activities, Podell now focuses on building a robust tech partner ecosystem. This involves both integrating startups and established players to address Ally Tech’s strategic priorities and product roadmap. Podell actively sources and curates high-potential startups while also fostering a program to cultivate new technologies and intellectual property within the company. Ally is the nation’s largest all-digital bank and leading auto lender. All opinions on here are my own and don't necessarily represent those of my employer.

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Investor | Builder | Innovator

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Nick is the Co-founder and COO at Stablecore, the software platform for banks and credit unions launching stablecoins and digital assets. Previously, Nick co-founded and served as COO for an enterprise data and AI company focused on privacy-enhancing technologies. This venture was backed by leading venture capital funds before being successfully acquired. The company's work was featured in major financial and technology publications. His background also includes investment management for a private family office, along with experience in venture capital, private equity, and management consulting with top-tier firms. He holds an MBA, a Master in Public Administration, and dual bachelor's degrees from leading US universities.

Bruno de Roquefeuil

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Director - Global Strategic Venture Investments & Fintech Partnerships @ Mastercard Start Path | Citi Alumni | MS in International Management & Finance

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Partner at Reflexive Capital (prev. Point72 Ventures, Partnership Fund for NYC, Fintech Innovation Lab)

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Satellites, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Engineer, Leader and CxO, Baller w/ 2 exits + lots of CrossFit

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Executive Leader of AI & Fintech Partnerships | Global Banking Strategic Transformation | Builder of Innovation Engines & Platforms | Ecosystem Development | Venture Capital Advisor | Angel Investor