Fintech Meetup Prep: Real Advice on Networking, Burnout, and Making It Count with Pam Kaur

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With Fintech Meetup just days away, this episode of Fintech Meetup Mashup focuses on one question: How do you actually make the most of a major industry conference? Georgia Fintech Academy alum & Truist IT Business Analyst, Astrid Cuellar Benitez joins Pam Kaur , Head of Platform at Alloy Labs, to share practical, real-world advice on navigating large fintech events. From managing your schedule and avoiding burnout to building meaningful connections, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to show up prepared and make the experience count. In this episode: • Why over-scheduling your meetings can work against you • How to approach networking without being transactional • When it’s okay to walk away from a conversation • The importance of personal connection in a relationship-driven industry • How early-career professionals can stand out and bring value back to their teams This episode is part of the 2026 Future Fintech Leaders Cohort series , capturing real-time preparation as students and alumni head to Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas.

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