What: Hybrid speaker series featuring conversations with top-tier technology and industry experts, hosted by Scaling Montana
When: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th
Where: Hybrid watch parties in Billings, Bozeman, Kalispell, & virtual - see ticketing options for details
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
The Scaling MT Speaker Series is a hybrid speaker series featuring conversations with top-tier technology and industry experts to provide strategic insights and technology content for leaders, builders, and tech enthusiasts across Montana.
The event will be offered as a hybrid event with local watch parties in Billings, Bozeman, and Kalispell, as well as an online option.
Mike Cagney, a visionary in fintech, is the CEO of Figure Markets and the co-founder of the Provenance Blockchain. Previously, he co-founded SoFi and led it as CEO and Chairman, transforming it into a leading marketplace lender.
Moderated by Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes, the conversation will cover:
Revolutionizing Financial Services: How technology is reshaping the financial landscape.
Future Trends: Gain insights into the emerging trends in financial technology and how they will impact the industry.
First-hand Experience: Hear how Mike has spent a career building startups that have revolutionized the finance field.
For questions or to sign up as a watch party host, please contact Jenni Graff at jenni[at]earlystagemt.org
Guest Speakers:
Mike Cagney - Co-Founder & CEO, Figure Markets
Mike Cagney is a co-founder and the CEO of Figure Markets, home to a decentralized custody crypto exchange where users can trade, borrow, and invest. Mike is also the Chief Executive Officer of Figure Lending, the largest non-bank originator of home equity lines of credit and an innovator in private credit capital markets. In addition, Mike co-founded the Provenance Blockchain, a public, open source blockchain built for financial services.
Alex Johnson - Founder, Fintech Takes
Alex Johnson is the founder of Fintech Takes, a media and events company that focuses on analyzing the collision of financial services, technology, and public policy. With 20+ years of experience in fintech, Alex brings a unique and balanced perspective to this rapidly growing industry. Prior to founding Fintech Takes, Alex worked in a variety of marketing, business development, and corporate strategy roles at fintech companies, both large (FICO) and small (Zoot Enterprises).