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With over 30 years in the fintech industry, Vonda George began her career in a Savings and Loan before spending over 20 years at a leading fintech company (now Finastra). She advanced from Analyst and Programmer to lead the Professional Services organization for North America Community Markets. Today, as the founder of FinTech Vets, she empowers financial institutions to successfully navigate the fintech ecosystem.
Bio
Vonda George is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in the financial and fintech industry. She began her career at a Savings and Loan in Chicago, IL, where she played a pivotal role in vendor selection, system conversions, hardware and software deployment, system design, development, installation, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
Transitioning from banking to Fintech, Vonda continued her success journey, starting as an Extended Services Analyst and Programmer and eventually reaching top ranks at Finastra, a leading fintech company globally. At Finastra, she managed professional/technical services, customization, and extended customer care for the North America Community Markets Lending Territory. Before departing Finastra, Vonda took on the challenge of founding a new organization focused on delivering proactive, continuous, and comprehensive services to clients, enhancing their business outcomes and aiding in their transformation journey.
Vonda's superpower lies in creating order out of chaos. She is renowned for streamlining processes, providing clarity in complex scenarios, and driving efficiencies through meticulous data analysis. With her extensive expertise in banking and fintech coupled with a passion for process improvement, Vonda stands as a veteran in the industry and the ideal person to vet FinTech companies, given her profound journey and contributions to the field.
As the founder and CEO of FinTech Vets, Vonda's style embodies the qualities of adaptability, resilience, and leadership. Just like a whale fin propels through the water with speed and strength, symbolizing the company's commitment to speed, strength, and freedom, she navigates challenges with agility and determination. This ensures that FinTech Vets moves forward with freedom and purpose in the FinTech industry.
Location
Acworth, Georgia, US
Last Active
2 months ago
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Elevator Pitch
We empower our clients with unbiased insights and transparent guidance, equipping them with tools and knowledge to make well-informed decisions during the vendor selection process. Our collaborative, holistic approach enhances company-wide transparency, streamlines processes, and fosters efficiency, paving the way for a seamless digital transformation journey.
Industry
Finance
Website
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Company Stage
Launch
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Skill | Strength | Explanation |
---|---|---|
Fintech | 90 / 100 | Over 30 years of experience in the fintech industry, transitioning from banking to fintech. |
Veteran in Industry | 90 / 100 | Recognized as a veteran in the fintech industry with a profound journey and contributions. |
Finance | 85 / 100 | Extensive expertise in the financial sector, particularly in banking and fintech. |
Leadership | 80 / 100 | As the founder and CEO of FinTech Vets, demonstrated strong leadership qualities and adaptability. |
Founder | 80 / 100 | Founded FinTech Vets, focusing on empowering financial institutions in the fintech ecosystem. |
Process Improvement | 75 / 100 | Renowned for streamlining processes and driving efficiencies through meticulous data analysis. |
Customer Care | 70 / 100 | Managed extended customer care for the North America Community Markets Lending Territory at Finastra. |
Software Deployment | 70 / 100 | Involved in hardware and software deployment at a Savings and Loan. |
System Design | 70 / 100 | Played a pivotal role in system design, development, installation, and implementation during her early career. |
Title
Founder and CEO
Position Description
Empowers financial institutions to navigate the fintech ecosystem with unbiased insights and transparent guidance.
Accomplishment Notes
Founded the organization to enhance company-wide transparency and streamline processes for clients.
Title
Analyst
Position Description
Played a pivotal role in vendor selection, system conversions, hardware and software deployment, system design, development, installation, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
Accomplishment Notes
Contributed to the successful transition and implementation of various systems.
Title
Manager, Professional Services
Position Description
Managed professional/technical services, customization, and extended customer care for the North America Community Markets Lending Territory.
Accomplishment Notes
Advanced from Analyst and Programmer to lead the Professional Services organization, significantly improving customer satisfaction and service delivery.