What can a small Baltic nation teach the world about resilience, innovation, and digital transformation?

In this episode of Fintech Talks, Georgia Fintech Academy Executive Director Laura Gibson-Lamothe explores Lithuania’s incredible fintech journey, from rebuilding after Soviet occupation to becoming one of Europe’s fastest-growing innovation centers.

Joining the conversation are Grant Wainscott, international trade and cross-border advisor, and Dovydas Špokauskas, Consul General of Lithuania in New York, who share how Lithuania built one of the world’s most digital-first economies and why it’s an ideal partner for Georgia’s fintech ecosystem.

💡 Key Topics:

- How Lithuania leapfrogged legacy systems to lead in digital finance

- The country’s rise as a fintech, IT, and software powerhouse

- Cultural and economic synergies between Lithuania and Georgia

- Lessons in grit, adaptability, and the power of global collaboration

- Opportunities for cross-border startups, talent exchange, and education partnerships

🌍 Global collaboration starts with conversation. Discover how Lithuania and Georgia are shaping the next chapter of fintech innovation.

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