Katie Quilligan

Principal at BankTech Ventures

Speaker

Katie Quilligan is a Principal at BankTech Ventures, where she identifies and backs bank-enabling fintechs that drive innovation in community banking. She works closely with the fund's 120 limited partner banks to navigate emerging technologies, including AI solutions, and helps founders scale in a highly regulated industry.

Katie brings a unique blend of investing and operating experience, having scaled early-stage startups and led initiatives focused on audience growth and digital strategy at American Express. As a frequent speaker and thought leader in fintech, her insights have been featured in publications including The Financial Brand, BankBeat, and PitchBook, and she's presented at industry events such as Finovate and Bank Automation Summit. She was named to the Women in FinTech Powerlist 2025 by Innovate Finance.