Blank Rome Financial Institutions Litigation and Regulatory Compliance (“FILARC”) partners R. Andrew Arculin and Scott E. Wortman will serve as panelists at LEND360, being held September 11 through 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Blank Rome is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference.
LEND360 is an annual summit for the leaders in online lending that explores FinTech industry trends and new technologies impacting consumer lenders, small business lenders, service partners, investors, bank representatives, and more.
SESSION INFORMATION
AI FOMO—Is Your AI Roadmap Delayed? How to Get Back on Track
Wednesday, September 11
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Every financial services company out there is rolling out artificial intelligence (“AI”) for marketing, underwriting, and customer servicing. But some are moving faster than others. Why do some companies have a smooth lift off and others get stuck on the launchpad? In this session, panelists will dissect why AI rollouts get delayed and share firsthand accounts about how to accelerate and win the AI race.
Panelists:
- R. Andrew Arculin, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Shawn Budde, Co-Founder, ZestFinance
- Stephanie Hanson, CEO, Gestalt
- Alexander Schachter, President, Kiwi
Sponsor Bank Partnerships—Bank’s Perspective
Friday, September 13
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Successful sponsor-bank partnerships have evolved and become more mainstream as FinTechs and banks have adjusted to meet industry requirements. With many banks now entering this space, clarity across the industry has become crucial for FinTechs to understand what is needed. In this sponsor bank-only panel, attendees will hear from different sponsor banks about the requirements FinTechs must meet to initiate conversations and the conditions needed for integration. By meeting these critical requirements, a foundation can be set for a mutually beneficial partnership that fosters innovation and growth.
Panelists:
- Brett Handy, Head of Fintech Partnerships and Business Development, Hatch Bank
- Jason Hass, Head of Business Development, First Electronic Bank
- Joseph Morgan, Senior Vice President, Continental Bank
- Jon Thurston, Vice President, Diligence and Implementation, Strategic Partnerships, TAB Bank
- Scott Wortman, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
Photo: Scott Wortman (at far left) moderates the “Sponsor Bank Partnerships—Bank’s Perspective” panel at LEND360, September 13, 2024.
