A practitioner who has actually shipped the things most speakers only describe — delivering sharp, actionable talks on AI, digital assets, and the future of banking that audiences remember.
Rich Perez is a fintech keynote speaker with 20+ years of practitioner experience. He leads innovation for one of the country's most active banking communities, hosts a nationally distributed fintech podcast, and speaks to audiences from bank boards to university classrooms to national conferences. He does not speak about theory — he speaks from the front lines.
Why event organizers book Rich
Practitioner, not pundit. 20+ years building digital products and leading banking innovation — real examples, not vendor slides.
Customized every time. Each talk is built around your audience, format, and goals.
Actionable, not abstract. Audiences leave with a framework they can use Monday morning.
Reliable on stage and off. Clear communication with organizers and a typical response within 24 hours.
Formats
Built Around Your Event.
Every engagement is customized to your audience, your event format, and your goals — whether that is a 20-minute keynote or a half-day workshop.
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Keynote
30–60 minutes. High-energy, story-driven, built for large audiences and main stage moments.
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Panel & Moderation
Experienced moderator and panelist. Keeps conversations sharp, productive, and on time.
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Workshop
Half-day or full-day deep dives for teams who want a framework they can use Monday morning.
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Podcast & Media
Podcast appearances, video interviews, and media commentary on AI, fintech, and digital assets.
Audiences
Who Rich Speaks To
From bank board rooms to university lecture halls to national conferences — content that lands across experience levels and industries.
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Community Bankers
CEOs, board members, innovation officers, and lending teams at community and regional banks
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Students & Faculty
University finance, business, and technology programs preparing the next generation of leaders
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Fintech & Technology Companies
Founders, executive teams, and product leaders at startups and mature vendors serving financial services
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Regulators & Associations
State banking associations, regulatory bodies, and banking conferences across the country
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Enterprise Teams
Corporate innovation, digital transformation, and technology leadership teams at large organizations
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Industry Conferences
National and regional conferences on banking, technology, AI, and financial services innovation
What Rich speaks about
Rich's talks span the full landscape of digital transformation in financial services — agentic AI, stablecoins and the GENIUS Act, digital transformation for community banks, and product design in the age of AI.
Start with a 30-minute speaking inquiry call to talk through your audience, format, and goals. Request availability using the booking link below, or email [email protected]. Rich typically responds within 24 hours.
What topics does Rich Perez speak on?
Agentic AI in financial services, stablecoins and the GENIUS Act, digital transformation for community banks, and product design and development in the age of AI. Every talk is customized to the audience.
What speaking formats does Rich offer?
Keynotes (30–60 minutes), panel participation and moderation, half-day and full-day workshops, and podcast or media appearances — tailored to your event.
Does Rich Perez travel for speaking engagements?
Yes. Rich is based in New Braunfels, Texas and travels nationally for conferences, bank board sessions, university programs, and corporate events.
Let's Talk About Your Event
Book a 30-minute speaking inquiry call. No pressure, no pitch deck — just a straight conversation about your audience and whether Rich is the right fit.