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Meet the Fintech Book Club Hosts

Stessa Cohen is a longtime fintech and banking strategist, former Gartner analyst, and trusted advisor to financial institutions and technology firms navigating digital transformation.

She is known for her clear, insightful perspectives on the evolution of banking, fintech ecosystems, and innovation strategy, and is a frequent contributor to industry dialogue on the future of financial services.

Stessa Cohen

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Jim Perry is a senior strategist at Market Insights with more than two decades of experience advising community banks, credit unions, fintechs, and industry associations on growth strategy, consumer behavior, and the impact of technology on financial services. A frequent speaker and writer, he focuses on how demographic shifts, data, and emerging technologies—especially AI—are reshaping banking, payments, and the future of money.

Jim Perry

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Dr. Efi Pylarinou is a seasoned Wall Streeter who has become a Top Global Fintech & Tech Thought Leader. A domain expert with a Ph.D. in Finance and Faculty at Fast Future Executive, who is trusted by Global Brands for her Influencer and Business development services.

She is a Top LinkedIn voice with 200,000+ followers, included in several Global rankings. She is the Host of `Conversations & Insights`, and a co-author in several books.

Efi Pylarinou

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