Garima Shah is a dynamic, results-oriented FinTech executive with over 18 years of extensive experience driving revenue growth through strategic business development, corporate acquisitions, and a motivational, hands-on leadership approach. As a sought-after industry expert with a vast network and deep-rooted connections, Shah is committed to revolutionizing the payments and fintech landscape.

As President and Co-Founder of Biller Genie, Shah is instrumental in expanding the company’s subscriber base by forging strategic partnerships and fostering a collaborative company culture. Previously, she served as the Chief Business Development Officer for Direct Connect, where she successfully guided the company through a management recapitalization and a lucrative sale to Priority Payment Systems (PRTH) in 2019. Shah’s notable career also includes roles such as SVP at Century Payments and Head of the US Market for eMerchantPay, where she launched the European company into the US market.

Her leadership style radiates positivity, and peers describe her as a “consummate deal-maker” capable of creating mutually beneficial partnerships in any situation. Shah’s accolades include being named in the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, NYC Fintech Women’s CEO of the Year, and a recipient of the Electronic Transaction Association's 40 Under 40 award. She was also recognized as “Female Businesswoman of the Year” by the Indian American Chamber of Commerce. Shah’s achievements led to her inclusion in the Forbes Next 100 list of Upstart Entrepreneurs Redefining the American Dream and as a “Women of the Year” by Orlando Magazine.

A coveted industry speaker, Shah is praised for her ability to motivate and educate audiences, having spoken at numerous conferences on topics such as The Value of the MVP, FinTech advancements, and Strategies for Women in the Workplace. She also hosts a LinkedIn livestream, “Gab with Garima,” offering business insights to over 100k viewers.

In 2024, Shah founded Brown Girls on a Mission, an initiative dedicated to empowering women of color in business and technology, reinforcing her commitment to diversity and inclusion. She has served on multiple boards through her career and enjoys giving back through mentorship and non-profit work. Shah holds a BS from Boston University in Advertising and Mass Communication and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Rollins College, Crummer Graduate School of Business.

Beyond her fintech endeavors, Shah is a lifelong dancer, earning accolades at numerous competitions and performing at Orlando Magic halftime shows.

During this episode, we discuss:

• How Garima has been in fintech before it was called fintech
• Deciding to change direction with Biller Genie two months after launching
• An overview of how Biller Genie works
• How AI is integrated into their platform
• The moment Garima knew Biller Genie was going to be something big
• What raising a series B did for the company
• How Garima views herself as a leader
• Her advice to any fintech founder

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things fintech!