Interview with David Robinson of Academy Bank: Fintech Partnerships, Infrastructure, and Trust

Host - Rory Holland

Interviewed - David Robinson

In This Episode

In this discussion, David Robinson, Director of Fintech Partnerships at Academy Bank, shares the company's goals and various initiatives in the fintech space. He also goes through his personal story of getting into fintech. At Academy Bank, David focuses on growing their banking infrastructure and expanding their reach to serve small businesses and customers across the United States. David stresses that strong relationships and trust are key aspects of their approach, and emphasizes the importance of personal connections and open communication in establishing trust and restoring faith in the financial system. He also highlights the need for bank-fintech partnerships to better serve small businesses and improve access to banking services.

Key takeaways

1. Academy Bank is focused on growing their banking infrastructure and expanding their reach to serve small businesses and customers across the United States.
2. Building strong relationships and trust are key aspects of Academy Bank's approach.
3. Fintech partnerships are important to better serve small businesses and improve access to banking services.
4. Open communication and personal connections are crucial in establishing trust and restoring faith in the financial system.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:49 Competition and Streamlined Processes

09:30 The Future of Lending and Trust in the Financial System

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