Tech Tuesday: The Future of Payments
Scarlett Sieber
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, Money20/20. Contributor, Forbes. Author, Wiley. International Speaker. Board Member.
Meet Kristy Duncan, Founder and CEO of Women in Payments. Kristy has has a tremendous impact on the payments industry globally over the past 7 years and her mission from the start has been focused on connecting, inspiring, and championing women across the fintech and payments markets in major markets across the world including Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Singapore.
A payments industry thought leader, Kristy is also an avid supporter of fintech more broadly both as an investor and an advisor in the space. Specifically, Kristy is an advisor at FI.SPAN, a women led a company which offers banks a multi-API integration and connectivity platform for corporate clients, and she is also on the board of directors for Digital Retail Apps, a fintech that delivers digital in-store shopping solutions.
Prior to founding Women in Payments, Kristy consulted extensively in payments and fintech, working with financial institutions, payment networks, and other leaders and stakeholders in the global payments arena.
Named to the UK’s Women in Fintech Power List in 2017, and Lattice 80’s Global 100 Power Women in Fintech in 2018, Kristy is a global leader on topics of payments innovation, fintech, and diversity.
#TechTuesday Highlight #24: Kristy Duncan, Founder and CEO, Women in Payments
How/why did you get into your space?
I have been working in financial services, and more specifically payments, for many years and wanted to add value in a different way. Seeing the paucity of women in leadership roles in this space presented an opportunity to build a platform which allows women to develop their voice, expand their networks, build their industry profile, celebrate their accomplishments, and mentor each other.
What role do you play in the tech ecosystem and why is that role important?
I am a connector in this industry, creating opportunities for women around the world. I am also an investor and advisor to a number of women-led fintech start ups. I provide guidance and introductions to help them build their businesses.
How has technology impacted your industry and why is this important?
Technology has been a facilitator to connect users and solution providers in each market - as well as between markets.
What do you believe is the most exciting tech trend for 2019 (as it relates to your industry)?
I see mobile as big, but I also see a new trend towards voice-enabled commerce and apps.
Who is a person that inspires you?
Christine Lagarde- she is accomplished, respected, intelligent, and a true advocate for women to be their authentic selves.
What advice would you give for someone who wants to get into tech?
Jump in, learn, develop expertise, and network!
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