Opinion

October 21, 2022

Why traditional bankers make terrible fintech CEOs

From pessimism to a lack of innovation, here's what's holding bankers back from thinking like fintech CEOs


David Jarvis

6 min read

David Jarvis, Griffin CEO

Over the past decade, many traditional finance products  — like peer-to-peer lending platforms and mobile wallets — have been reimagined by a wave of fintechs designed to meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses in a digital world. To stay ahead of this innovation and remain competitive, traditional banks have had to start thinking and acting like tech companies. That’s easier said than done.

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