The Future of Fintech & Community Banking with Scott Mills
Today we’ll be speaking with Scott Mills, president of the William Mills agency based in Atlanta. They specialize in helping fintechs connect with banks, and they work with a number of major bank technology providers.
Scott talks about the future of fintech, where fintech partnerships often go wrong for community banks, and how to properly evaluate a fintech relationship.
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