Fintech Meetup Prep: Real Advice on Networking, Burnout, and Making It Count with Pam Kaur

With Fintech Meetup just days away, this episode of Fintech Meetup Mashup focuses on one question:

How do you actually make the most of a major industry conference?

Georgia Fintech Academy alum & Truist IT Business Analyst, Astrid Cuellar Benitez joins Pam Kaur, Head of Platform at Alloy Labs, to share practical, real-world advice on navigating large fintech events. From managing your schedule and avoiding burnout to building meaningful connections, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to show up prepared and make the experience count.

In this episode:

• Why over-scheduling your meetings can work against you
• How to approach networking without being transactional
• When it’s okay to walk away from a conversation
• The importance of personal connection in a relationship-driven industry
• How early-career professionals can stand out and bring value back to their teams

This episode is part of the 2026 Future Fintech Leaders Cohort series, capturing real-time preparation as students and alumni head to Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas.

Connect with Our Guests

Pam Kaur
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamkaur001/

Astrid Cuellar Benitez
https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-cuellarbenitez/

Featured Event

Pam Kaur will be co-hosting a community walk during Fintech Meetup.
More details: https://luma.com/99vc3txh?tk=qogpTe

Learn More

Georgia Fintech Academy
https://georgiafintechacademy.org