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The way we bank, pay and manage money is changing. Are traditional banks and fintechs ready to navigate the future? At BrainStation's recent “2025 Fintech Trends & Landscape” event, VPs and leaders from TD, Scotiabank, Wealthsimple, and RBC shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead. One thing became clear: the future belongs to those who can strike the delicate balance between trust and innovation without compromising one for the other. So what does the future have in store, according to these leaders? 👉 Hyper-personalized experiences that make banking feel seamless and intuitive. 👉 Fraud prevention as a core focus for large banks in the face of rising cyber threats. 👉 Client-facing LLMs that simplify complex tasks and reduce the need for people to visit branches in-person What are some FinTech trends to look out for in 2025 and beyond? We would love to hear your thoughts on where the future of banking is headed. Read the full blog via the link in the comments. #Fintech #AI #Innovation #Banking #FutureOfWork #Leadership #BrainStation #Wealthsimple #RBC #TD #Scotiabank

🚀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟭,𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝟰𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻! . . Have you ever thought about large-scale hackathons to keep up with the fast pace of #GenAI innovations? In an era where AI evolves daily, we needed a bold approach to keep our teams at the cutting edge – and the results exceeded all expectations, thanks to the masterful hackathon execution by Onova! 📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 1,700 innovators worldwide 41 countries united in innovation 62 client-ready Gen AI MVPs 4 industries and 16 use cases Exceptional completion rate & participant satisfaction 🎯 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹? Lightning-fast upskilling: While Gen AI evolves at breakneck speed, we transformed this challenge into an opportunity. Our teams gained hands-on experience with the latest #AWS Gen AI tools, building real solutions for real problems. Client-centric innovation: Every MVP targeted specific challenges in financial services, energy, aerospace & defense, and automotive. No theoretical exercises – pure business value! 💪 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲: Seamless coordination of 1,700 participants across time zones Outstanding participant engagement & retention High-energy, week-long sprints that kept everyone motivated Expert mentoring and structured learning paths Real-time support across global time zones ⚡ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? We compressed a year's worth of innovation and upskilling into two high-impact weeks, building both a skilled Gen AI workforce AND a robust library of client-ready solutions! 🙏 Huge appreciation to Victor Li, Ronald Poon, and the exceptional onova team. If you're looking to revolutionize how your global teams learn and innovate with Gen AI, they're the partners you need! ✨ Special thanks to our brilliant Planning Team, Use Case Sponsors, and Final Round Judges: Tony Santiago, Nikolay ( Niko ) Borodachuk, Muthu Hosur, Jennifer Rachal, Michael J Geiser, Kamil Buchta, Madhura Ranalkar, Bragadeesh Damodaran, Kannan Venkatraman, Simon Guiresse, Emmanuelle Bischoffe Cluzel🌍, Ashvin Parmar, Ayan Bhattacharya, Venkatesh Hosur, and Antoine Imbert. 🎥 Want to learn more about how we did it? Check out my conversation with Onova below, where we dive deep into the strategies and success factors behind this global Gen AI initiative: https://2ly.link/23vZb Capgemini Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Partners #InnovationAtScale #FutureOfWork #AITransformation #GlobalInnovation #EmployeeUpskilling

Looking to elevate your next hackathon into an unforgettable experience that sparks innovation, engagement, and excitement? As hackathon experts, we’ve created the perfect blog, “Branding and Marketing Your Hackathon in a Truly Unforgettable Way," to walk you through key strategies. Here are some quick takeaways:  ✅ Craft a captivating hackathon brand that aligns with your organization’s vision and values. ✅ Create a catchy, memorable name (think McDonald's Burger Hack or BMO Destination Digital) that resonates with your audience. ✅ Execute a winning marketing plan to maximize participation and engagement. 💡 From facilitated brainstorming sessions to leveraging testimonials and success stories, we’ve got you covered with actionable insights to make your unique company hackathon stand out. 🔗 Read the full blog via the link in comments #Innovation #Hackathon #Leadership #Branding #Marketing #EmployeeEngagement #TechLeadership

If you’re passionate about innovation, AI, and staying ahead of the curve, Onova’s monthly newsletter is for you! What’s inside? 🔔 Exclusive updates on our latest projects and breakthroughs 🔎 Expert insights on AI trends and how they’re shaping the future 🏆 Monthly challenges to spark creativity and problem-solving Whether you’re a leader, innovator, or simply curious about the future of AI, our newsletter is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired. Subscribe via the link in the comments and join a community of forward-thinkers driving the next wave of innovation! #innovation #AI #Newsletter #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Insights

In 2024, we: • Hosted the world’s largest private Gen AI Hackathon. • Helped companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Capgemini and BMO drive innovation at scale. • Upskill over 5,000 employees globally in the latest generative AI tools. In 2025 we’re leveling up again. Here’s what’s coming: 💻 Our Two-Week Virtual Gen AI Hackathon — Scaling AI innovation, generating customer-ready prototypes and improving the quality of employee learning, training and engagement. 🥾 Gen AI Bootcamp — Tackle critical business use cases in just 2 days through focused and high-impact workshop sessions. 🌎 Earth: Hackathon Management Platform — A game-changer for companies looking to organize hackathons effortlessly. Check out our latest blog, Victor Li CEO Corner (linked in the comments) for more on our journey, and how we can help your organization thrive in the age of AI. #Innovation #GenAI #Hackathons #Upskilling #Leadership #FutureOfWork

The biggest AI transformations often start with the smallest teams. 🥾 Introducing Onova's 2-Day Gen AI Bootcamp -- where small, focused teams create massive outsized impacts. Two days might sound brief, but we've seen what happens when you bring together a company’s top innovators in an intensive sprint: • Day 1: The team identifies a potential million-dollar AI opportunity for the company • Day 2: They build a working prototype ready for testing The magic formula? Bringing together: • Solution architects who understand the technical landscape • Business leaders who know where value lives • Engineers who can turn ideas into reality All laser-focused on one goal: turning AI potential into business reality. For business and technology leaders who want to: 🚀 Turn AI skeptics into believers who understand how AI works and can be used 💡 Get working prototypes, not just presentations ⚡ Create momentum that spreads through their organization Ready to ignite AI innovation in your organization? Let's talk about how a focused team can create a tangible impact in just 48 hours. #AIInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #GenerativeAI

CIO’s can get caught with a familiar challenge: thousands of employees eager to leverage AI, but with no clear path forward. Today, we’re excited to share how we’re solving that issue: Onova's Two-Week Virtual Gen AI Hackathon -- where transformation meets scalability. Two weeks that will reshape how your organization approaches AI. This is not just another employee training program but a catalyst for real change and innovation. We've seen teams build production-ready solutions in just 14 days. Here's what makes technology and business leaders choose this path: 🌍 Global Impact: A client recently united 1,600+ employees across 40 countries, breaking down silos and sparking global collaboration across multiple industry themes. 🎯 Real Results: One team developed an AI-powered vegetation monitoring system, saving millions in maintenance costs and preventing power outages. Another team revolutionized vehicle insurance claims with an AI automation solution that significantly reduced processing time. ⚡ Speed to Value: From kickoff to implementation in just 2 weeks, with only 8 weeks of planning. Because in today's AI race, timing is everything. The best part? This isn’t just about improving access to the latest in AI training — it’s about transforming how your organization thinks, works, and approaches innovation. Ready to write your organization’s AI success story? Let’s connect and explore how this offering can accelerate your journey. #GenerativeAI #AIInnovation #Hackathons #Upskilling #FutureOfWork

In 2022, at our very first internal Cottage Sprint, we sat together as a team and asked: How can we solve a paint point that we keep facing when hosting large-scale hackathons? Running large-scale hybrid and virtual hackathons had always been a rewarding yet demanding process. From juggling fragmented tools to navigating inefficiencies, it was clear: there had to be a better way. With a decade's worth of experience working with global brands like McDonald's, BMO, and HSBC, we understood the common pain points that innovation leaders faced when managing events of this scale. So, we built Earth 🌎 — a platform designed to streamline and simplify hackathon management. By integrating custom web conferencing tools into Earth, we’ve helped companies: • Save significantly on costs and licensing fees. • Eliminate the need for fragmented tools by offering one seamless and elegant end-to-end solution. From organizers to participants, Earth ensures an intuitive, powerful experience — making innovation simpler, smoother, and more impactful on a global scale. 💡 Curious to learn more about Earth? Drop us a message or book a demo! #Innovation #Hackathons #ProductLaunch #InnovationTools #GenerativeAI

2024 was a big year for onova. We doubled down on Gen AI innovation and delivered transformative results for ourselves and our clients. I’m thrilled to unveil what’s next—a lineup of AI-focused programming to redefine how organizations innovate in 2025. Here’s what we’re (re)launching: ✨ 2-Week Virtual Gen AI Hackathon to scale AI upskilling and product development. ⚡ A Gen AI Bootcamp designed for smaller teams to go from 0 to value in just 2 days, focused on a specific set of use cases. 🌎 Earth 2.0: Our new and improved hackathon management platform, now available to the public. Watch the video below to learn more about each of these, along with a sneak peek at our brand-new website. Interested in any of the above for your organization? Leave a comment below or shoot me a DM - would love to chat!

We just wrapped up our 5th onova cottage retreat! Our semi-annual retreats are one of my favourite team traditions. My personal highlights from this trip: 🥞 Sampling everyone's deliciously cooked meals, including Ukrainian pancakes, Japanese eggs and rice, burritos, pizza, beef daikon stew, wonton soup and more! 🤫 Playing the hilarious whisper challenge. We competed in pairs, with one person wearing noise-cancelling headphones and trying to lip-read their partner's words. 🔫 Giving out prizes ranging from Nerf guns, Beyblades, and Christmas sweaters to bring out everyone's inner child during the holidays 🥽 VR dance party and game night We've also been working on an exciting new launch and can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned—big things are coming!