FinTech

Abaca CEO Dan Roda has been appointed to serve on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Hemp Committee. Founded in 2010, NCIA aims to “promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry” in the United States, according to its…

The Venture Center has named a new program manager to oversee its active slate of fintech accelerators. Hamza Qadir will serve in the role, working with fintech founders and financial services leaders during the accelerators. A native of Karachi, Pakistan,…

Applications are now open for the third annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program. Hosted by the Venture Center, the accelerator will invite fintechs to participate in a 12-week program that features a rigorous curriculum and access to banking industry partners. Through…

Growth is the game plan for the Venture Center. The entrepreneur support organization is expanding its corporate innovation opportunities, adding a new staff member to head up its efforts. Jacob Bouer will serve as the Venture Center’s director of strategic…

Brian BauerChief Revenue and Strategy OfficerAbaca, North Little Rock A native Arkansan, Bauer began his career with 11 years of service in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter aircrewman and was awarded the Air Medal seven times during his deployments…

Ten fintech companies have been selected to participate in the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. Now in its fifth edition, the FIS Fintech Accelerator provides early-stage fintech companies with mentorship, training and access to both capital and financial institutions. Traditionally,…

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Cannabis fintech Abaca is partnering with a debit payment company to provide safe, contactless payment options for dispensaries in multiple states. The Little Rock-based company is joining forces with CanPay, a Colorado-based company that has developed electronic payment solutions for…

The Venture Center has named a new managing director for its accelerator programs. The Little Rock-based entrepreneurial support organization has promoted Daniel Schutte, who was the fintech accelerator program manager, to the role. As the managing director for accelerator programs,…

Cannabis financial technology company Abaca has named Brian Bauer as its chief strategy and revenue officer. Abaca was founded in 2017 by CEO Dan Roda, John Foley, Greg Ellis and Bauer, who is now assuming a full-time role. The company is…