Principal
BankTech Ventures
Brandon Oliver is a VC investor with BankTech Ventures, leading many of the fund's investments and sourcing efforts.
Prior to joining BankTech, Brandon was the Operations Manager for the DCU FinTech Innovation Center, a pre-seed fintech accelerator working with emerging tech founders bridging the gap between the status quo and next-generation financial services.
Before DCU, Brandon worked as a Market Researcher for JPMorgan, focusing on emerging SaaS technologies. He then joined Kamylon Holdings, a boutique private equity firm, as an analyst—advising portfolio companies on acquisition strategies for Lean Six Sigma operational improvements.
A serial entrepreneur at heart, Brandon continues to advise several startups in the fintech, healthtech, and proptech spaces, specializing in operations, strategy, and growth.
Brandon received his Bachelor's degrees in Corporate Finance and Mathematics, as well as his MBA, from Bentley University.
The tidal wave of fintech innovation that is transforming financial services shows no signs of retreating, as open banking, emerging technologies and customer expectations continue to evolve the industry at an accelerated pace. Bank-fintech partnerships have been instrumental in shaping the future of global digital finance, delivering seamless, mobile-first solutions, but operational risks and regulatory compliance must be managed and met by models that foster collaboration and ensure safety and soundness. Industry participants and experts weigh in on how these innovation-based partnerships are expanding access to banking services, optimizing the customer experience, speeding product development, and increasing operational efficiency—all with an eye on establishing a framework for bank-fintech partnership that manages risks and compliance without compromising innovation.