Interview with Meghan Kober of U.S. Bank: The Imperative of Bank Innovation

Host - Rory Holland

Interviewed - Meghan Kober

In This Episode

In this chat, Meghan Kober, VP of Fintech Partnerships & Investments at U.S. Bank, starts by telling us about how she got started in fintech. She then discusses her role on the bank innovation team and how they work with startups to accelerate innovation in the banking industry. She talks about the challenges of introducing new ideas to business lines, and the importance of cultural fit in partnerships. Meghan also highlights the trend of B2B software in fintech and the benefits it brings to both large organizations and startups. She encourages individuals interested in fintech to jump in and start somewhere, reflecting on what brings them high vibe and low vibe experiences.

Key takeaways

1. U.S. Bank's innovation team works with startups to accelerate innovation in the banking industry.
2. Introducing new ideas to business lines can be challenging.
3. Cultural fit is important in partnerships between large organizations and startups.
4. The trend of B2B software in fintech is exciting and beneficial for both parties.
5. Individuals interested in fintech should jump in and start somewhere, reflecting on what brings them high vibe and low vibe experiences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:08 Role in U.S. Bank's Innovation Team

09:04 Testing Hypotheses in Innovation

14:07 Advice for Those Interested in Fintech

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