The FinTech Education Boom: Can Academia Keep Up with Industry Disruption

Join us on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. FinTech is evolving at lightning speed, but are universities and traditional education models keeping pace? As financial technology disrupts traditional banking, payments, and lending, the demand for skilled talent has never been higher. But are we preparing the workforce of tomorrow, or are students graduating with outdated skills? 

💡 Bridging the Gap Between Academia and FinTech Laura Gibson-Lamothe has spent her career building a talent pipeline for the future of financial services. At the Georgia Fintech Academy, she connects students with industry leaders, ensuring they graduate ready to innovate, not just participate. In this episode, we'll explore how academia is adapting to the needs of a rapidly shifting industry—and where gaps still remain.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The FinTech Skills Gap – What industry leaders demand versus what universities are teaching. ✅ The Role of Hands-On Learning – Why internships, mentorships, and real-world experience are the key to success.
✅ How FinTech Leaders Are Shaping the Next Generation – The critical role of partnerships between academia and the private sector.
✅ The Future of FinTech Education – What universities must do right now to keep pace with industry disruption.

🚀 Whether you're an educator, student, or FinTech professional, this episode will challenge the way we think about talent development in financial services. Don’t miss this critical conversation!

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