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FinovateFall
September 8-10, 2025
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York

Stephanie Foster
Managing Director at ThinkTECH Accelerator, ICBA
Speaker

Profile

Stephanie Foster is Managing Director, ThinkTECH Accelerator for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA).

In this role, she oversees the daily operations of ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator programs, which will advance community bank-fintech partnerships through targeted solutions for community banks. With over two decades of experience, Foster has managed numerous strategic partnerships and omni-channel products across various platforms. Prior to her current position, she served as the Chief Administrative Officer for XY Planning Network and held management roles at Finastra, Fiserv, and Western Union. Foster is recognized for her contributions to the payments technology industry, having received the Electronic Transaction Association 40 Under 40 award and participating in Money 20/20’s Rise Up program. She is also the co-host of the One Vision: Fintech Fuse podcast, where she interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the financial services ecosystem. Additionally, Foster is involved in the SouthEast Women in Fintech planning committee. She holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Barry University and an Executive Master of Business Administration in international business from Florida Atlantic University.


Agenda Sessions

  • Accelerator All Stars: Is community the new commodity?

    3:30pm