Philip Bodell - Fiserv - Director, Corporate Development - M&A, Venture Investing, Strategic Partnerships

Full Name

Philip Bodell

Email Address

Bodell@stern.nyu.edu

Would you be open to having students contact you to connect and learn more?

Yes

What’s your title and what do you do?

Director, Corporate Development - M&A, Venture Investing, Strategic Partnerships

What company do you work for and what does it do?

Fiserv - payments and money movement for thousands of financial institutions and millions of businesses (1.4Bln accounts on file, 6M merchants, and touch-points with 100% of U.S. households)

What area of Fintech is the company or your role in?

Payments and Banking

How many years of experience do you have within the Fintech space?

5 years

How did you get into Fintech and/or this role?

Networking and leveraging prior experience in finance & banking roles

How has your experience, education or network helped you in Fintech?

Broader financial industry knowledge is extremely helpful, and innovation is typically more constrained than other spaces due to its regulated nature and less room for experimentation

What advice would you give someone looking to build a career within the Fintech space?

Be as specific as possible about the area of Fintech and the type of role you are interested in, even if you are unsure. Authentic interest/passion about the space is key.