Jim Marous is a financial industry publisher, global speaker, podcast host, owner and CEO of Digital Banking Report and co-publisher at The Financial Brand (#2 in the United States and #1 free resource on banking). Jim also hosted Gary Vaynerchuk, Tom Peters or Steve Wozniak on his Banking Transformed podcast.

We talk about:

• Digital Banking Report's recently published Digital Transformation report says the most successful transformation efforts are led by CEO or CDO. How is the pandemic affecting these efforts and management views? Are more of them now finally ready to embrace digitalization, and why? 

• Who will the winners in financial services be in the post COVID world? What will be the key success factors?

• What are the most exciting innovations in financial services for Jim, perhaps from the founders featured on the podcast?

• How do you get the insights from the Financial Brand, Banking Transformed and Digital Banking Report most efficiently

Sarika Sangwan, former American Express executive, is Global Head of Strategy & Marketing - Financial Services at Pinterest. In the second segment, we talk to Sarika about: 

• Sarika's transition from Amex to Pinterest

• Pinterest is a visual search engine for people who are looking for inspiration for events like parties, weddings and home decorating. That means financial services brands can target consumers who are displaying clear signals around life moments. How does Pinterest work with financial services companies to build partnerships where sometimes Pinterest wasn't their obvious choice?

• How has life at Pinterest changed post IPO - obviously a major step for a successful start-up. How has life within the company changed? Does Pinterest staff like bankers now more than before or the same?

• Where do interested parties from Financial Services or FinTech world can find out more what Pinterest can do for them and what's the best way to get in touch

Jim and Sarika will be speaking at the FinTech Talents Virtual North America on September 9 from New York City alongside many rockstar speakers.  Check out the agenda and register for free here.