Fintech Meetup Mashup: Michael Bugno (Fiserv) on Fintech Careers, Conferences, and Building Connections

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In this episode of Fintech Meetup Mashup , Georgia Fintech Academy brings together emerging fintech talent and industry leaders for a candid conversation about careers in financial technology. Georgia Fintech Academy student Benjamin Willhite-Mettler sits down with Michael Bugno , Vice President of Enterprise Experiential Marketing at Fiserv , to talk about how professionals find their way into fintech, what skills matter most early in a career, and how to make the most of large industry events. As Benjamin prepares to attend Fintech Meetup for the first time, Michael shares insights from his own journey in the industry and offers practical advice for students and professionals navigating major conferences and networking opportunities.

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