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Show Notes: Female VC Lab Podcast
Episode: E103 - Katie Quilligan of BankTech Ventures
Host:
- Barbara Bickham
Guest:
- Katie Quilligan, Investor at BankTech Ventures
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode, Barbara Bickham chats with Katie Quilligan, an investor at BankTech Ventures. Katie shares her journey from the operator side at American Express to becoming a venture capitalist, driven by her passion for supporting women entrepreneurs and bridging the funding gap. She discusses BankTech Ventures' strategic focus on aiding community banks by providing innovative fintech solutions to improve their efficiency and competitiveness. Katie delves into the current trends and challenges in the banking industry, especially the integration of AI and the importance of balancing innovation with regulatory compliance.
Key Points:
1. Journey to Venture Capital: Katie transitioned from a career in operations at American Express to venture capital to help women entrepreneurs secure funding.
2. BankTech Ventures’ Thesis: The fund aims to bridge traditional community banking with modern fintech solutions by acting as an R&D arm for over 100 community banks.
3. AI in Banking: Katie discusses the growing role of AI in banking, emphasizing its potential to streamline both front and back-office operations while navigating regulatory challenges.
Fun Facts:
1. Katie's first venture capital experience was with Petra Griffith at Wedbush Ventures in LA.
2. Community banks are responsible for over 60% of small business loans and more than 80% of agricultural loans in the U.S.
3. Katie likens the role of AI in banks to that of an intern, aiding in tasks but still requiring human oversight.
Contact Information:
- Katie Quilligan: LinkedIn or via email at [email protected]
Podcast Links:
- Female VC Lab Podcast Website
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Keri Findley, is the founder of Tacora Capital, an Austin, Texas based firm which does asset-backed private credit to venture-owned companies. Providing loans to youngish companies is an important part of the VC ecosystem, and Keri takes pride in helping young entrepreneurs grow their startups.
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Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women’s World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Committees of its two impact investment funds.
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serves as a Director on the Board of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.Ms. Iskenderian holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Recently, she was recognized in the Forbes 50 over 50: Investment list, which highlights female investors and financial leaders. Her first book, There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women, was published by MIT Press in April 2022.
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Madhu is a managing partner and co-founder of Rocketship.vc. Prior to Rocketship, she was Chief Data Officer for Gojek, contributing to its growth into a $10 billion unicorn. She served as an operating partner at a $150M PE fund building startups across Southeast Asia and was a member of Intuit’s Quickbooks Lending Platform founding team.
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Nicole Valentine is the FinTech Director of the Center for Financial Markets at the Milken Institute with over a decade of financial services, international Mergers & Acquisitions, technology and innovation experience. She leads the FinTech Program with a focus on access to capital, financial inclusion, compliance and transparency.
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Join us for an intriguing conversation with Michael Phillips, the dynamic Chief Operating Officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. Recorded live from Milken's 2024 Global Conference, Michael dives deep into their social impact venture, Goodsoil, and how it’s making waves for minority businesses. 🌍👥
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The Power of "Why":
Discover why people don’t just buy your product—they buy WHY you make it. 🧐 Common Barriers for Founders:
Learn about the three main hurdles faced by entrepreneurs: wealth, credit, and trust. 💰🔍🤝 Creating Supportive Ecosystems:
Uncover the importance of building a strong, supportive network for minority businesses. 🌱💡 Impacts on Venture Capital:
Understand how addressing these barriers can change the game for minority-owned venture firms. 🚀 A Vision for the Future:
Hear Michael’s inspiring vision for unlocking the untapped potential of undercapitalized talent. 🌟
Fun Fact from the Episode
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Our chat with Michael was nothing short of enlightening. His insights into creating a digital playground for entrepreneurs and fostering trust within business ecosystems are truly transformative. You’re in for a treat!Call to Action
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As always, thank you for your support! We can't wait to hear what you think about this episode.
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Looking ahead two years, Amy aspires for ILN to shape co-creation moments between public-private partnerships throughout financial ecosystems - aiming for more diverse voices making decisions at every level.
Listeners interested in connecting with Amy or learning more about her work can reach out via LinkedIn or visit www.investorleadershipnetwork.org. For direct communication: [email protected]
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Genevieve Gilbreath has been an active investor and entrepreneur in the consumer products space in Austin and globally for the last 15 years. Passionate about the success of consumer brand entrepreneurs in Austin and beyond, in 2019 Genevieve became a founding board member and was President of Naturally Austin, a non-profit supporting CPG entrepreneurs. Today, as a founding partner at Springdale, she is a champion of early-stage consumer investing, including investments in Feastables, Mr. Beast’s better-for-you snack brand, better-for-you Mac and Cheese brand GOODLES, and ready-to-drink cocktail BEATBOX which recently signed a deal with eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, designer, and philanthropist Avril Lavigne, amongst others. Genevieve is also a frequent speaker and contributor to industry topics and events on venture capital, early-stage consumer investing, CPG, food & beverage, and beauty trends.
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