Paul Davis
Bank Slate Consulting
- Role
- Consultant, Fintechs at Grasshopper Bank
- Location
- Greensboro, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Davis
Paul Davis is a strategist, writer, and speaker focused on banking, fintech, and financial innovation. Recognized as a leading fintech influencer, he helps financial institutions, startups, and investors make sense of industry trends, while using those insights to shape strategy, drive growth, and stay ahead of change.As the founder of Bank Slate, he leads a platform that blends independent analysis, consulting, and content to support smarter decisions across the financial ecosystem. He works with banks, fintechs, and innovation teams to define competitive positioning, optimize partnerships, and identify what\'s next.His work is grounded in the belief that the best innovation happens when traditional institutions and emerging players collaborate, rather than compete, to better serve customers and communities.
Experience
Consultant, Fintechs
May 2025 — Present
As a consulting partner to Grasshopper Bank, I work directly with the bank’s fintech clients and prospects to help them navigate the complexity of the banking system and build scalable, compliant, and credible platforms.My work focuses on:*Developing regulatory readiness plans to support bank partnerships and audits*Translating compliance and operational expectations into founder-friendly strategies*Advising on go-to-market positioning and partnership alignment*Preparing fintech teams for deeper engagement with Grasshopper and other sponsor banks
Education
University of Virginia
BS, Government and Foreign Affairs
1993 — 1997
Wake Forest University School of Business
MBA, Finance/Marketing
2009 — 2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Management
- Research
- Business Networking
- Finance
- Writing
- Excel
- Breaking News
- Social Media Marketing
- Source Development
- Blogging
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Storytelling
- Customer Service
- Press Releases
- Interviews
- Banking
- Strategy
- Online Journalism
- Editorial
- Leadership
- Editing
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