David Ness
SVP Innovation, Fintech Partnerships & Investments U.S. Bank
David C. Ness stands at the forefront of financial innovation as the leader of U.S. Bank's Fintech Acceleration practice. With a keen eye for transformative solutions, he orchestrates the collaboration between the bank and thousands of Financial Technology companies, fueling progress and pioneering change. His approach to research and development extends beyond conventional boundaries, tapping into the vast fintech ecosystem to unlock billions in potential.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: How to Prepare Fintechs For the New Era of Bank Partnerships
With increasing pressures on banks and financial institutions to innovate and build in-house, forming successful partnerships with these regulated entities is becoming more challenging. In this session, we will discuss strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with fintechs, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring for partnership health. Join this panel to learn actionable strategies for preparing fintech-bank partnerships, with a specific focus on understanding what banks need and expect. These experts will share insights and best practices to help fintechs navigate the complexities of collaborating with banks and FIs, ensuring long-term collaboration and maximizing commercialization opportunities.
Tuesday 11 March 10:00 - 10:40 Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Building Financial Services to Endure
With increasing pressures on banks and financial institutions to innovate and build in-house, forming successful partnerships with these regulated entities is becoming more challenging. In this session, we will discuss strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with fintechs, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring for partnership health. Join this panel to learn actionable strategies for preparing fintech-bank partnerships, with a specific focus on understanding what banks need and expect. These experts will share insights and best practices to help fintechs navigate the complexities of collaborating with banks and FIs, ensuring long-term collaboration and maximizing commercialization opportunities.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/Pacific
