Bio

Want to connect? Please read my FAQs: I mostly accept LinkedIn connections from people already involved in my financial services and fintech network. Can you speak at my event? https://jpnicols.com/speaking/ Can you help my financial institution? https://ftforge.com/anvil I also regularly conduct (co)Lab sessions that are open to the public. https://alloylabs.com/colabs Can I introduce my fintech company to you and the banks you work with? https://www.alloylabs.com/providers Can I be a guest on your podcasts? https://provoke.fm/guest/ If you are interesting in promoting something specific and want more influence on content and timing, consider becoming a sponsor: https://provoke.fm/sponsor/ Can I tell you about our development/SEO/testing/QA/coding/social media/marketing services? No thanks. About Me: Top rated keynote speaker, advisor, and podcaster. Cofounder and Managing Director of FinTech Forge, the industry leader in helping financial institutions build and leverage their innovation capacity to drive exponential growth. Cofounder of Alloy Labs, the only consortium that drives exponential growth for banks by leveraging network effects. Created and teach the world's first fintech and innovation curriculum for leading graduate schools of banking. Trusted advisor to leaders from startups to the Fortune 500. Internationally recognized as a leading voice for innovation, strategy, and leadership in several publications, including: • Fintech influencers you should be following • Top FinTech Influencers in the United States of America • FinServ 25: The Most Influential Voices in Banking My StrengthsFinder 2.0 Top Five: Strategic | Achiever | Futuristic | Learner | Communication My StandOut Top Roles: Teacher/Connector Specialties: Business Strategy and Execution, Innovation, Banking Services, Leadership, Improving Client Experience, Client Engagement, Driving Growth, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Powerful Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Organic Growth, Growth Initiatives, Transforming Financial Services companies, High-potential Services Businesses, Boards, CEOs, New Business Models, Delivering Revenue, Organizational Development, Rapid Growth Strategy, Accelerate Revenue Growth, Change Leadership, Performance Improvement, Top-Line Revenue.