Hi there,

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of Fintech Meetup 2025! The energy in Las Vegas has been electric as thousands of fintech leaders, innovators, and investors came together to kick off the event. From inspiring keynotes to game-changing partnerships, here’s everything you need to know from today’s sessions.

🔍 Key Takeaways from Day 1

✅ Registration kicked off bright and early, welcoming thousands of fintech professionals ready to make meaningful connections.

✅ Innovate 360 by J.P. Morgan Payments delivered dynamic insights into the future of payments and financial infrastructure.

✅ Powerhouse keynotes from industry giants like:

• Michael Rhodes (CEO, Ally Financial) – on adapting to changing customer expectations in banking.

• Nigel Morris (Managing Partner, QED Investors) – on the shifting fintech funding landscape.

• Ryan Breslow (Founder, Bolt) – on building resilient fintech business models.

✅ The Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Tyfone, the opening night mixer was the perfect setting for relaxed networking and kicking off conversations that will shape the week ahead.

📹 Exclusive Interview: Michael Goldman, Strategy Lead at Zip Co.

📢 Michael on Zip's strategy in the US:
"30% of Americans lack proper access to traditional credit. Our focus is on helping them manage their cash flow more effectively while also giving merchants a powerful tool to drive higher conversion rates."

📢 On Zip’s growth:
"We’ve seen 20% increases in conversion and 40% increases in average order value (AOV) for merchants using our platform. That’s real impact."

📢 On future product launches:
"We’re excited about launching ACE—Access Changes Everything—later this month. It’s about improving financial inclusion and empowering more Americans with greater flexibility."

This AI-generated podcast is based on a transcript of the original interview and may differ slightly from the actual conversation.

🎯 Exclusive Interview: Andrew Jamison, CEO and Co-Founder of Extend Enterprises Inc.

📢 On the gap in the market:
"Small and medium-sized businesses have been underserved when it comes to credit and expense management. We built Extend to fill that gap."

📢 On scaling with bank partnerships:
"We’ve increased spending for our partner banks by 25%–40%, driving stickier customer relationships and creating more value for banks and businesses alike."

📢 On AI and future innovation:
"We’ve just integrated with Claude AI to deliver real-time insights to customers. It's going to make spend management smarter, faster, and more strategic."

This AI-generated podcast is based on a transcript of the original interview and may differ slightly from the actual conversation.

💼 Don’t Miss Your Chance – Meet with Liberis

Embedded finance has been a major talking point at Fintech Meetup, and Liberis is at the forefront of this movement. Learn how they’re transforming embedded lending solutions and helping businesses access capital seamlessly.

Hive Perform – Powering Smarter Sales for Fintech

In the fast-paced world of fintech, speed and precision in sales strategy are essential. Hive Perform helps fintech companies streamline their sales process, reduce friction in complex B2B deals, and empower sales teams to hit revenue targets faster.

💡 How Hive Perform supports fintech sales teams:

• Faster sales cycles – Fintech deals often involve multiple stakeholders and compliance layers. Hive helps sales teams identify key decision-makers and remove bottlenecks, closing deals faster.

• Smarter forecasting – Hive’s AI-driven insights provide real-time sales forecasting—essential for financial institutions and fintechs where market conditions shift rapidly.

• Improved rep performance – Hive automates sales coaching and follow-ups, ensuring sales teams take the right actions at the right time—especially useful for complex fintech product portfolios.

• Embedded finance partnerships – For BaaS providers and embedded finance platforms, Hive helps align go-to-market strategies with financial service partners, accelerating time-to-market and revenue growth.

👉 Book a meeting with Hive Perform and discover how to close fintech deals faster.

🌐 What People Are Saying on Socials

The fintech community is buzzing with excitement as Fintech Meetup 2025 kicks off! Here's what industry leaders and attendees are sharing:

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