Hear From Industry Leaders

Emily Kurtz

Head of Product

Emily Kurtz leads Product at Public, the investing platform built for those who take investing seriously. At Public, Emily has launched a wide range of Public's product from options & margin trading to the income hub. Prior to joining Public, Emily was a management consultant at Bain & Company and led Pricing Strategy at WeWork globally.
David Pearson

Director of Engineering

David Pearson is a technology leader focused on scalable, innovative solutions. As Director of Engineering at January, he leads teams developing fintech to improve consumer debt management. With a background in software development and technical strategy, David specializes in creating impactful, user-centric solutions.
Jyoti Menon

Vice President, Product

Jyoti Menon is VP of Product at Bread Financial, leading digital experiences across payments, rewards, and customer servicing. With 20+ years in financial services, she’s known for launching innovative products that elevate customer experience. She also serves on several nonprofit and education boards.
André Kerr

Director of Product, Generative AI

André Kerr is the Director of Product for Generative AI at American Express, leading the strategy and execution of AI-driven product development. With a strong engineering background, he focuses on integrating generative AI technologies to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation within the financial services sector.

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Consumer-Centric Finance: Trends & Challenges

Learn how fintech innovators deliver personalized financial solutions while tackling data security, compliance, and the growing demand for seamless user experiences.
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AI & Data in Financial Decision-Making

Discuss how AI-powered insights and data intelligence are shaping smarter investment and financial strategies, enhancing risk assessment, automation, and real-time decision-making.
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Building Trust in Fintech & Finance

Uncover how transparency, compliance, and responsible innovation are key to earning consumer and business trust, while navigating evolving regulations and ethical considerations.

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