The financial services industry has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The internet is finally transforming the financial services landscape by empowering consumers and businesses to research, compare, and demand better prices and service by knowing the competition. Mint.com, LendingTree, TransFS and BillShrink caused paradigm shifts which put power in the hands of the customer instead of big institutions cashing in on a lack of knowledge. This panel will leverage the experience of thought leaders in the industry to explore the trends which have led to their success: transparency, honesty, free for user models, disseminating information, etc. The panel will also explore what’s at stake in the future both for consumers, small businesses, and big institutions. Is there such a thing as too much transparency? Does the acquisition of startups spreading transparency undermine their value proposition?
Sean is the Co-Founder and CEO of FeeFighters, the comparison shopping website for Business Financial Services.
Prior to FeeFighters, Sean co-founded TSS-Radio, an online retailer that was #94 on the Inc 500 in 2009.
Before being an entrepreneur he worked as a at Longworth Venture Partner, William Blair Capital Partners and the Boston Consulting Group.
Sean holds an A.B. in economics from the University of Chicago, where he also studied computer science and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Entrepreneur at the intersection of banking, payments, and technology. Co-founder of BankSimple.
Suresh serves as Vice-Chairman and CTO at CBW Bank. A veteran technology entrepreneur, Suresh has founded and exited two start-ups, and has previously worked at Google Inc. Suresh’s first start-up, PowerFax, developed and manufactured wireless hardware and software applications. PowerFax’s wireless technology went on to become the basis for the ubiquitous “Guide Button” on television remote controls.
Suresh has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago. Suresh also serves as a member of the Kansas Film Commission.
