Kate Lybarger is the force behind Payments Innovation at Discover Global Network, where she scouts the latest trends, shakes things up with experimental strategies, and turns emerging opportunities into wins for the company, partners, and customers.

With over 15 years of experience spanning established heavyweights like JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo, Kate has launched unimagined digital products, delivered validated growth prospects, and pioneered predictive analytics and intelligence engines.

She spearheaded efforts that led to the development of national distribution strategies, landed the focus required to advance strategic acquisitions, established digital intelligence ecosystems, and built image recognition diagnostic capabilities.

A graduate of Lindenwood University with a BS in Business Administration, Kate mentors startups through Ohio State’s Buckeye Venture Mentor Services and is a participant of OhioX’s AI Roundtable.