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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.
Connect with Our Guests
Pam Kaur
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamkaur001/
Astrid Cuellar Benitez
https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-cuellarbenitez/
Featured Event
Pam Kaur will be co-hosting a community walk during Fintech Meetup.
More details: https://luma.com/99vc3txh?tk=qogpTe
Learn More
Georgia Fintech Academy
https://georgiafintechacademy.org
Georgia Fintech Academy
https://www.georgiafintechacademy.org/
LinkedIn (Georgia Fintech Academy)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-fintech-academy/
