See our interview with Luke Giancarlo Luke Giancarlo Luke Giancarlo is the Director of the FinTech Innovation Lab in New York , a global incubator connecting early growth - stage startups with leading financial institutions . He is also an executive at Accenture , where he leads digital currency and AI initiatives , helping enterprises adopt innovative technologies . With deep experience in fintech , innovation programs , and startup ecosystems , Luke combines strategic insight with hands - on guidance for founders , enabling practical , real - world impact . Director , Tech Innovation Strategy , Sr . Manager FinTech Innovation Lab