Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this next episode of the Distinguished Speaker Series, we sit down with FirstBank's CFO, Michael Mettee, to explore his remarkable journey in the banking industry.
From his unconventional path to the rise of FinTech, join us as we dive into the future of banking with expert insights. In addition to how his MBA prepared him for his role, Michael shares the inside scoop on the growing relationship between financial technologies like Chime and banks like FirstBank.
Watch all the way through for Michael's invaluable leadership tips! Thank you to FirstBank for your partnership and for stopping by Vanderbilt Business to chat with our future leaders.
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Vanderbilt Announces Agreement With FirstBank: vucommodores.com/firstbankstadium
Vanderbilt athletics announces stadium naming rights deal with FirstBank: tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2022/08/29/vanderbilt-athletics-announces-stadium-naming-rights-deal-firstbank/7931102001
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
01:35 The Impact of the MBA on his Career
03:20 His Start with FirstBank
06:46 The Call to CFO
09:44 The Opportunity of Nashville Business
13:33 The Future of the Banking Industry
18:45 FinTech's Relationship with Banks
23:44 Leadership Lessons from CFO
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Connect with Michael Mettee, FirstBank CFO
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mettee
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/firstbankonline
IG: instagram.com/firstbankonline
X (F.K.A. Twitter): twitter.com/FBFinancialCorp
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In this next episode of the Distinguished Speaker Series, we sit down with FirstBank's CFO, Michael Mettee, to explore his remarkable journey in the banking industry.
From his unconventional path to the rise of FinTech, join us as we dive into the future of banking with expert insights. In addition to how his MBA prepared him for his role, Michael shares the inside scoop on the growing relationship between financial technologies like Chime and banks like FirstBank.
Watch all the way through for Michael's invaluable leadership tips! Thank you to FirstBank for your partnership and for stopping by Vanderbilt Business to chat with our future leaders.
Explore more business insights on our channel. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest business trends!
Explore our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://business.vanderbilt.edu/news/tag/distinguished-speaker/
Vanderbilt Announces Agreement With FirstBank: vucommodores.com/firstbankstadium
Vanderbilt athletics announces stadium naming rights deal with FirstBank: tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2022/08/29/vanderbilt-athletics-announces-stadium-naming-rights-deal-firstbank/7931102001
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
01:35 The Impact of the MBA on his Career
03:20 His Start with FirstBank
06:46 The Call to CFO
09:44 The Opportunity of Nashville Business
13:33 The Future of the Banking Industry
18:45 FinTech's Relationship with Banks
23:44 Leadership Lessons from CFO
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Vanderbilt Business: @VanderbiltOwen
Connect with Michael Mettee, FirstBank CFO
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mettee
Follow FirstBank
Facebook: facebook.com/firstbankonline
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/firstbankonline
IG: instagram.com/firstbankonline
X (F.K.A. Twitter): twitter.com/FBFinancialCorp
Follow Dean Thomas J. Steenburgh:
IG: instagram.com/dean.steenburgh
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomas-steenburgh-740026b
Follow Vanderbilt Business on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/school/vanderbiltbusiness
Follow Vanderbilt Business on Instagram:
instagram.com/vanderbiltowen
Follow Vanderbilt Business on Facebook:
facebook.com/VanderbiltOwen
Follow Vanderbilt Business on Twitter:
twitter.com/VanderbiltOwen
#BusinessInsights #BusinessEducation #VandyBiz #FutureOfBusiness
