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I'm proud to announce that we are an industry partner of Fintech Islands 2025 - https://www.fintechislands.com/.
This is absolutely one of the best conferences I have attended. Great content, speakers, people,and cultural activities.
Also, Barbados is a beautiful country and a hub for fintech innovation in the Caribbean.
A number of our members are attending - Viktoria Soltesz , Marcia Klingensmith , Jarryon Paul to name a few.
Still time to pack your bathing suit and jump on the plane to Fintech Islands.
Jan 17, 2025
This is absolutely one of the best conferences I have attended. Great content, speakers, people,and cultural activities.
Also, Barbados is a beautiful country and a hub for fintech innovation in the Caribbean.
A number of our members are attending - Viktoria Soltesz , Marcia Klingensmith , Jarryon Paul to name a few.
Still time to pack your bathing suit and jump on the plane to Fintech Islands.
Jan 17, 2025
Upvoted by Master
I look forward to having you join our co-hosted event with NYPAY on The Future of Credit Card Rewards & Loyalty Programs.
Here is the link to register and grab your spot - https://nypay.org/event/the-future-of-credit-card-rewards-loyalty-programs-will-they-survive-and-how/
The event is on Tuesday, August 20th at 6pm EST.
Happy connecting! Aug 19, 2024
Here is the link to register and grab your spot - https://nypay.org/event/the-future-of-credit-card-rewards-loyalty-programs-will-they-survive-and-how/
The event is on Tuesday, August 20th at 6pm EST.
Happy connecting! Aug 19, 2024
Upvoted by Ron
Great to see Elliot Chun from Architect Partners on CNBC Crypto World talking about the Robinhood / Bitstamp merger and discussing the ‘rapidly increasing pace’ of crypto M&A activity - https://youtu.be/T7VzA_Y0euU?si=Haiw7-59W_qDh7Yg&t=243
Jun 11, 2024
Upvoted by Valeria and 2 others
I am currently working with the folks at Money 20/20 to get our Premium members access to TwentyFold, an exclusive fintech intelligence platform powered by Money20/20 that helps financial services and business service providers and fintech entrepreneurs find partnership and investment opportunities.
We will offer a 14-day, full-access to 100 Pro members for business and investor development.
We will give you 3 months of full access to the first 15 Premier members that sign up.
FYI - The entry level subscription for this service is $10,000 / year all the way up to $25,000 / year for large, enterprise organizations so this is a great opportunity to get access to an incredible resource at a fraction of the cost.
How can you get access?
Upgrade to Pro or Premier Yearly today and we will provide access to the platform by July 1st.
If you are already a Pro Yearly member then you are on the list...nothing further to do for now.
Check out some of the screens from the app.
Jun 11, 2024
We will offer a 14-day, full-access to 100 Pro members for business and investor development.
We will give you 3 months of full access to the first 15 Premier members that sign up.
FYI - The entry level subscription for this service is $10,000 / year all the way up to $25,000 / year for large, enterprise organizations so this is a great opportunity to get access to an incredible resource at a fraction of the cost.
How can you get access?
Upgrade to Pro or Premier Yearly today and we will provide access to the platform by July 1st.
If you are already a Pro Yearly member then you are on the list...nothing further to do for now.
Check out some of the screens from the app.
Jun 11, 2024
Upvoted by Valeria and 4 others
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, the diversity and dynamism of professional interests reveal much about the sector's growth and the promising areas of innovation. A recent analysis showcasing where our members are focusing their energies offers a fascinating glimpse into the fintech sectors that are currently captivating minds and resources.
Here's a brief summary of the fintech ecosystems our members are interested in:
➡️Blockchain Innovation & Technology: 1701 members interested in the development and application of blockchain technologies.
➡️Digital & Open Banking: 1,541 members engaged in digital solutions and BaaS.
➡️Payments & Wallets: 1,272 members focused on creating and managing digital payment systems and e-wallets.
➡️Business Analytics & Intelligence: 875 members involved in leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to enhance decision-making processes and improve operational efficiencies.
➡️Cryptocurrency: 728 members delving into financial services related to cryptocurrencies.
➡️Institutional Investing & VC: 608 members looking at innovation of institutional and venture capital firms investing in startups and innovations.
➡️Back Office & Transformation: Nearly 1,200 members interested in the development, improvement, and maintenance of the systems and processes that support the core functions of financial institutions.
➡️AI & Machine Learning and RegTech: Over 1,100 members looking at compliance and process enhancements by utilizing AI and machine learning algorithms to improve financial services.
➡️Markets, Exchanges, & Banking: Close to 1,500 members focused on consumer and business banking and market exchanges.
➡️InsurTech: 459 members interested in reshaping insurance.
As we continue to witness transformations across financial services, connecting with like-minded people can enrich our understanding and propel our careers and ventures forward.
Let’s keep the conversation going and explore these dynamic areas together!
May 8, 2024
Here's a brief summary of the fintech ecosystems our members are interested in:
➡️Blockchain Innovation & Technology: 1701 members interested in the development and application of blockchain technologies.
➡️Digital & Open Banking: 1,541 members engaged in digital solutions and BaaS.
➡️Payments & Wallets: 1,272 members focused on creating and managing digital payment systems and e-wallets.
➡️Business Analytics & Intelligence: 875 members involved in leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to enhance decision-making processes and improve operational efficiencies.
➡️Cryptocurrency: 728 members delving into financial services related to cryptocurrencies.
➡️Institutional Investing & VC: 608 members looking at innovation of institutional and venture capital firms investing in startups and innovations.
➡️Back Office & Transformation: Nearly 1,200 members interested in the development, improvement, and maintenance of the systems and processes that support the core functions of financial institutions.
➡️AI & Machine Learning and RegTech: Over 1,100 members looking at compliance and process enhancements by utilizing AI and machine learning algorithms to improve financial services.
➡️Markets, Exchanges, & Banking: Close to 1,500 members focused on consumer and business banking and market exchanges.
➡️InsurTech: 459 members interested in reshaping insurance.
As we continue to witness transformations across financial services, connecting with like-minded people can enrich our understanding and propel our careers and ventures forward.
Let’s keep the conversation going and explore these dynamic areas together!
May 8, 2024
Upvoted by Nate and 3 others
Seven years ago I started FinTech Connector as a meet-up group at a bar Hurley's by Morgan Stanley's corporate office to bring together financial services executives to connect with fintech entrepreneurs to help each other.
The executives and experts wanted to get involved and learn about fintech.
The entrepreneurs needed help finding partners, investors, and expertise.
Today, I continue to passionately bring together executives, experts, and entrepreneurs through our global, online platform that hosts over 4,600 members from 125 countries that are connecting, collaborating, and creating financial services innovation.
I want to thank all of our members that continue on this journey to connect the fintech world.
More importantly, I want to thank our investors, Premier members, and Pro members that are helping me financially to keep FinTech Connector going.
Without your support we wouldn't be where we are today!
Check out the picture from our first meet up at Hurley's in NYC back in 2017
Enjoy.... Apr 30, 2024
The executives and experts wanted to get involved and learn about fintech.
The entrepreneurs needed help finding partners, investors, and expertise.
Today, I continue to passionately bring together executives, experts, and entrepreneurs through our global, online platform that hosts over 4,600 members from 125 countries that are connecting, collaborating, and creating financial services innovation.
I want to thank all of our members that continue on this journey to connect the fintech world.
More importantly, I want to thank our investors, Premier members, and Pro members that are helping me financially to keep FinTech Connector going.
Without your support we wouldn't be where we are today!
Check out the picture from our first meet up at Hurley's in NYC back in 2017
Enjoy.... Apr 30, 2024
Upvoted by Chen Yong and 8 others
It was great to see members from our community during NY Fintech week in NYC. Here I am at the Scottish GovTech Cluster meet and greet.
Shout out to Fraser Morrison (Singapore), Simon Weifenbach (Switzerland), and Ken Coyne Bcomm, Fcma (USA).
Fraser - I look forward to exploring opportunities with you to connect the Scottish fintech community with our global executives, experts, and entrepreneurs innovating financial services. Apr 21, 2024
Shout out to Fraser Morrison (Singapore), Simon Weifenbach (Switzerland), and Ken Coyne Bcomm, Fcma (USA).
Fraser - I look forward to exploring opportunities with you to connect the Scottish fintech community with our global executives, experts, and entrepreneurs innovating financial services. Apr 21, 2024
Upvoted by Master and 3 others
I am looking forward to my event tomorrow where John Saunders will interview me on my journey with FinTech Connector. I hope to see many of our members, joining and participating in this Meet The Founders LIVE event.
John - Thanks for having me.
Register today - https://www.linkedin.com/events/7153459637046951936/about/ Feb 14, 2024
John - Thanks for having me.
Register today - https://www.linkedin.com/events/7153459637046951936/about/ Feb 14, 2024
Upvoted by Master and 7 others
Web 3 investments into decentralized finance and blockchain start-ups went from $33bn in 2021 to $7bn in 2023, per Crunchbase research.
If you are interested in reading more about it, check out this article - https://news.crunchbase.com/web3/funding-cratered-sbf-ai-crypto-bitcoin-eoy-2023/ Feb 5, 2024
If you are interested in reading more about it, check out this article - https://news.crunchbase.com/web3/funding-cratered-sbf-ai-crypto-bitcoin-eoy-2023/ Feb 5, 2024
Upvoted by Master
Fintech Islands in Barbados was one of the best conferences I have attended. It was more than a conference; it was an experience.
We should put together a FinTech Connector delegation from around the world to support the fintech ecosystem in the Caribbean diaspora next year.
I want to give a shout-out to some of the members and entrepreneurs that I met in Barbados - Keeghan Patrick Pascale Elie Warren Kellman Jarryon Paul
We need to grow our network in this region but more importantly help the entrepreneurs building innovation in the Caribbean. I ask our members to invite their network of entrepreneurs in this region to join us.
Now, here are my top 10 takeaways from Fintech Islands:
1) The Caribbean is a hotbed for innovation
2) Banks are looking for ways to stay competitive with digital offerings
3) Financial education for the unbanked and underbanked is important
4) Digital-first / neo-banking solutions are on the rise
5) Getting more underbanked people to use digital-first services
6) Regulators need to provide guardrails but be open to innovation
7) Large international tech companies understand the opportunity
8) Lots of innovative tech talent ready to spread outside of the region
9) Banking in the Caribbean is more of an evolution than a revolution
10) Fintech entrepreneurs need human and investor capital to build
Jan 31, 2024
We should put together a FinTech Connector delegation from around the world to support the fintech ecosystem in the Caribbean diaspora next year.
I want to give a shout-out to some of the members and entrepreneurs that I met in Barbados - Keeghan Patrick Pascale Elie Warren Kellman Jarryon Paul
We need to grow our network in this region but more importantly help the entrepreneurs building innovation in the Caribbean. I ask our members to invite their network of entrepreneurs in this region to join us.
Now, here are my top 10 takeaways from Fintech Islands:
1) The Caribbean is a hotbed for innovation
2) Banks are looking for ways to stay competitive with digital offerings
3) Financial education for the unbanked and underbanked is important
4) Digital-first / neo-banking solutions are on the rise
5) Getting more underbanked people to use digital-first services
6) Regulators need to provide guardrails but be open to innovation
7) Large international tech companies understand the opportunity
8) Lots of innovative tech talent ready to spread outside of the region
9) Banking in the Caribbean is more of an evolution than a revolution
10) Fintech entrepreneurs need human and investor capital to build
Jan 31, 2024
Upvoted by Jarryon and 5 others
Mark your calendars, my FinTech Connector family, because I'm heading to Fintech Islands in Barbados from Jan 24-26, and you won't want to miss it!
Is anyone from FinTech Connector going?
FYI - I'm moderating a panel on "The Path to Digital-First Banking: Tech Stacks and Regulatory Guardrails"
We'll be diving deep into:
-The tech stack for digital-first banking
-Regulatory guardrails for innovation
-Navigating the unique challenges of Caribbean fintech
-Unleashing the power of collaboration and innovation
I look forward to inviting the conference participants to join our 4,500+ member community platform of decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe (including right here in the Caribbean! ).
Let's connect in Barbados!
P.S. And yes, there might be some post-panel rum punches involved. Just sayin'. Jan 11, 2024
Is anyone from FinTech Connector going?
FYI - I'm moderating a panel on "The Path to Digital-First Banking: Tech Stacks and Regulatory Guardrails"
We'll be diving deep into:
-The tech stack for digital-first banking
-Regulatory guardrails for innovation
-Navigating the unique challenges of Caribbean fintech
-Unleashing the power of collaboration and innovation
I look forward to inviting the conference participants to join our 4,500+ member community platform of decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe (including right here in the Caribbean! ).
Let's connect in Barbados!
P.S. And yes, there might be some post-panel rum punches involved. Just sayin'. Jan 11, 2024
Upvoted by Master and 2 others
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