🚀 Fintech Interview with Alicia Roisman Ismach
Atlantic Fintech 🎤

👋 Tell us about yourself & Atlantic Fintech

I’m Alicia Roisman Ismach, representing Atlantic Fintech—a regional association serving Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. 🇨🇦
Mission: Help Atlantic Canada’s fintechs expand into global markets by connecting them with networks, experts, and opportunities. 🚀

🔮 Focus for 2025: Global Expansion

• Market Entry: Guide companies into the U.S. and other international markets 🌍
• Networking: Link fintechs with industry leaders and investors 🤝
• Expert Access: Provide tailored mentorship and resources 💡

Goal: Position Atlantic Canadian fintechs on the world stage with the visibility and support they need to scale.

💡 Counterintuitive Insight

The backend of fintech platforms is still underdeveloped:

• Many assume maturity and optimization, but legacy infrastructure remains inefficient
• Real challenge: Modernizing backend systems to support next-gen features

Transformation ahead: AI and automation are finally enabling true digital transformation—expect more change in the next few years than the last two decades combined.

🚀 Exciting Fintech Innovations Right Now

Core Banking System Modernization

• Legacy systems often 40–50 years old—full replacements cost billions and carry high risk
• AI-driven approach: Incremental modernization and digitization for faster, cost-effective transformation

Outlook: AI-powered innovations will reshape financial infrastructure over the coming decade.

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