very bright . Every industry needs a specific ecosystem to grow and thrive . West Virginia has exactly what a fintech company needs to succeed . Government , education partners , venture capitalists and incubators , existing financial companies and fintech startups form this ecosystem and create a domino effect of innovation .”
Fintech companies are often decentralized , meaning they can employ individuals anywhere . With access to the internet and the proper training , fintech can create jobs throughout the Mountain State . West Virginia is positioning itself to be the natural home of this new breed of entrepreneurs and companies .
“ The fintech future looks bright in West Virginia . I can see a variety of consumer-facing and service-based enterprises becoming major employers and economic drivers in the state . And , just as importantly , I can see an ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurship that will blossom around those economic drivers ,” Gottlieb says . “ That ecosystem will not only support and grow the industry , but it will also open new possibilities for young West Virginians to dream and pursue entrepreneurship . Now , instead of leaving the Mountain State because of a perceived lack of opportunity , young West Virginians will be able to see the litany of needs and opportunities available in the industry here at home — whether that is training to be a skilled tech worker for a larger company or using West Virginian ingenuity to rethink and improve on the existing fintech offers to make the next cutting-edge company .” •
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