JP Nicols has been internationally recognized as a leading voice for innovation, strategy and leadership, and his work has been featured in some of the industry’s top publications and conferences across the country and around the world. He is a trusted advisor to companies from startups to the Fortune 500, a popular writer and speaker, and is often quoted in the media. He is a top-rated instructor in a groundbreaking class on fintech and innovation at leading graduate schools of banking. JP is also Cofounder of FinTech Forge, where he helps financial institutions build and leverage their innovative capacity through strategic fintech partnerships and investments; and Cofounder of the Alloy Labs Alliance, a member-driven, shared fintech lab and accelerator for regional and community banks.​