ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

On the last day of its inaugural VenCent Fintech Summit in Little Rock, The Venture Center presented its first-ever Finny Award to global business software company DocFox. The Finny, selected by popular vote, acknowledges a company helping banks economize through…

The 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Demo Day on April 20 in Little Rock showcased some of the country’s top fintech startups. Hosted by the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and The Venture Center, in partnership with the state of…

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), in partnership with The Venture Center and the State of Arkansas, has unveiled its fourth annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort. The latest fintech cohort in this global fintech accelerator supports ICBA’s mission to…

It’s time for us to talk about mental health. Mental illness disproportionately affects entrepreneurs, and a recent Forbes article stated that a staggering 49 percent of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues, ranging from burnout and anxiety to loneliness and…

Applications are open for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program at The Venture Center in Little Rock. The program is a partnership between the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and The Venture Center with support from the state of…

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has named a new director of innovation. Kristina Morris will be taking on the role at the Washington, D.C.-based community banking industry organization. In this role, Morris will be working with the ICBA…

After a 12-week program, the Venture Center has closed the book on another accelerator, graduating the third cohort of the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator. The Little Rock-based entrepreneur hub held its Demo Day for the early stage fintechs on Wednesday, March…

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…

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is staying in business in Arkansas. ICBA has renewed its commitment to the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which is hosted by the Venture Center, for an additional three years. The accelerator is part…