FinSec Innovation Lab - Startup Accelerator by Mastercard

#meet_the_startup We are excited to officially introduce Brinker whose stunning solution in the field of misinformation offers different tools to analyze, detect, and combat current and future cybersecurity threats. ⚒ 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: Daniel Ravner, CEO and Co-Founder of Brinker, also founded the multi-award-winning Perspective Media and led a global marketing agency specializing in B2B global GTM for tech startups. Daniel is also a Globes 40 under 40 honoree and a bestselling author. Benny Schnaider, Co-Founder and Chairman of Brinker, is a high-tech serial entrepreneur and angel investor. His ventures include founding Salto, Ravello Systems, Qumranet, P-cube, and Pentacom, and serving as CEO of Qumranet and Pentacom. Oded Breiner, Co-Founder and CTO at Brinker, has founded companies like Worknet and AppCentral, and served as CTO at Robin Labs. He is known for his expertise in B2B SAAS and mobile SDKs. 🌐 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 Brinker is an end-to-end misinformation threat management platform that serves the public sector and major enterprises. It combats online harassment, from phishing to malicious narratives, using proprietary content analysis, AI-enabled detection, and automated OSINT investigations. The platform offers a suite of mitigation tools at the press of a button, including pre-legal action, media publication, user or content removal, and counter-narratives 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 According to Gartner's 2024 cybersecurity predictions, enterprise spending on combating misinformation is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2028, consuming up to 50% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets. Brinker has developed patented, AI-enabled technology that comprehensively analyzes content at scale, enabling faster detection, investigation, and mitigation. This advanced capability, combined with our automated OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) investigation process, positions Brinker as an innovator poised to lead this rapidly expanding sector. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 In its first year of operation, Brinker has achieved significant traction within both public and private sectors. Its threat intelligence approach centered on automated content analysis combined with detailed metadata inquiry positions it as a true solution provider for combating disinformation. This challenge, identified by the World Economic Forum as the top global risk for the near future, underscores the urgency and importance of Brinker's innovative strategy.  🌟𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://www.brinker.ai/ https://lnkd.in/eJUP6XTX Take a look at Brinker's introduction video - https://lnkd.in/ezakZUrV Sidney Gottesman | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani | Dan Sarig

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶! Cybersecurity is more critical than ever, with startups leading the charge against sophisticated #threats, especially in a powerhouse ecosystem like Israel, where one-third of Fortune’s Cyber 60 companies are based. We’re proud to be part of this dynamic environment at the FinSec Innovation Lab by Mastercard, #empowering fintech and cyber startups to tackle these challenges head-on. Together, we’re driving forward #innovation that ensures #resilience and #security for businesses worldwide. https://lnkd.in/dCSnWDqY Sidney Gottesman | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani | Dan Sarig

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 As we approach the peak shopping season - including Black Friday, Shopping IL, and more - it's a great time to sharpen your security practices. At the FinSec Innovation Lab, we’re committed to advancing #fintech and #cybersecurity innovations that help prevent financial fraud. Throughout the year, we work closely with our startups, guiding and supporting their innovative solutions. This year, we also had the privilege of hosting a financial fraud seminar specifically for the elderly. Here are some essential #tips to help you shop safely: ▪️ 𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 Be cautious of fake websites and suspicious SMS messages. ▪️ 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Verify anyone who requests your bank details or money. ▪️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Avoid sharing credit card photos or IDs over WhatsApp or email. ▪️ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. ▪️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 Set up account alerts and review any unusual transactions promptly. ▪️ 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 Mobile wallets (e.g., Google Pay, Apple Pay) offer a secure, efficient way to pay via phone or smartwatch. Stay vigilant and protect your financial data as you enjoy the season’s deals! Sidney Gottesman | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani | Dan Sarig #Novembersales #Onlineshopping

🌟Mastercard Central European Fintech Forum🌟 It was exciting to be part of such an inspiring event! I had the honor of speaking on the "Incubators @work: Insights from European Leaders" panel, where I discussed our work with #startups. A big thank you to Andreas Spengel for your thought-provoking moderation and to Michelle Hughes and Alice Rettig for your invaluable insights. Collaboration is the key to driving innovation! To my colleagues at Mastercard #Foundry—it was fantastic to connect and exchange ideas. I always appreciate engaging with creative minds who share my passion for innovation across #cyber, #fintech, #AI, and beyond. I’m excited to continue driving forward together and shape the future for the better! 💫 Nima Sepasy | Benjamin Didszuweit | Alexandra Edmonds | Malin Berge A heartfelt thank you to Andreas Spengel, Sixtine zu Münster and the rest of the team for organizing such a vibrant 2-day event that connected people from all over the world 🌍 Until next time!✨ Check out the photos for a glimpse of Mastercard enthusiasm! 🔴🟡 FinSec Innovation Lab - Startup Accelerator by Mastercard | Eliad Saporta

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𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This November, we will host another session of Mastercard's global program, #Girls4Tech. This international program aims to educate in #STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and inspire primary school girls to build technical skills that will lead to a STEM career and become leaders of tomorrow. We are committed to inspiring young girls to explore #cybersecurity and become future #leaders in digital security. We can’t wait to see the fantastic impact these young minds will create - stay tuned! Sidney Gottesman | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani | Dan Sarig #womenintech #girlspower #inspiring

#meet_the_startup   We are excited to officially introduce PielaPay Ltd. and its visionary founding team 🚀   Yanay Yariv - CEO, Co founder 25 years of experience, led the Go digital transformation   Odelia Cohen - CPO, Co founder 20 years of experience, co founder of Robin, and was chosen as one of the top 20 female entrepreneurs by Lady Globes magazine   Simon Chulsky - CTO, Co founder With over 25 years of experience in software development and entrepreneurship, founded KCS, Actifile and Acteria   🌐𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽:   PielaPay Ltd. - Smart Pension for Smart Businesses Introducing a digital platform that revolutionizes how businesses manage employee pension contributions with #ease and #efficiency.   𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 PielaPay is revolutionizing the management of #pension contributions with a cutting-edge platform that integrates #payment processing and #data management into one seamless transaction. Leveraging AI-driven ESG insights, the platform ensures #precision, #compliance, and enhanced decision-making for businesses, setting a new standard in pension contribution management.   𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 PielaPay solution ensures every contribution is automatically linked to the correct individual, eliminating the risk of unclaimed pensions and maximizing efficiency for all parties involved.   🔗𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 - PielaPay.com (or via LinkedIn) Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani | Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯!   Today, we proudly highlight Ron Green, a distinguished cybersecurity expert and Mastercard Fellow whose leadership and expertise have been key to the success of the FinSec Innovation Lab.   𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁: Ron Green, Cybersecurity Fellow, Mastercard   𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: With over ten years of leadership at Mastercard, Ron has been at the forefront of advancing cybersecurity across the financial services ecosystem. As Mastercard’s Cybersecurity Fellow, he focuses on increasing the cybersecurity maturity of stakeholders, improving intelligence sharing, and driving workforce development to ensure more robust defences against digital threats. His work directly strengthens Mastercard’s role as a global leader in cybersecurity.   𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Before this role, Ron was Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer for Mastercard for ten years, overseeing all information and physical security operations. Under his guidance, Mastercard made significant strides in enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities, fortifying the resilience of its infrastructure, and aligning with global regulatory requirements.   With over 30 years of experience in security, law enforcement, and the military, Ron Green is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity. His expertise in digital forensics, investigations, risk management, and compliance is unparalleled. Ron has also held critical roles such as Chairman of the Cyber Investigation Advisory Board at the U.S. Secret Service and Chairman of the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).   𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗯: At the FinSec Innovation Lab, Ron brings his vast experience in cybersecurity to guide our strategy and startups. His expertise in building resilient systems and intelligence-driven defences is instrumental in helping navigate the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Ron’s deep #commitment to fostering #innovation makes him vital to our mission to strengthen the fintech ecosystem.   Stay tuned for more spotlights as we continue to introduce the remarkable individuals driving innovation at the FinSec Innovation Lab! Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵? That's the topic Annie Degani, our Director of Business Development at the FinSec Innovation Lab, will tackle at Mastercard's Central European Fintech Forum taking place in Berlin on October 15-16, 2024. Annie will join the panel "𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻", where she and other fintech leaders will discuss how innovative collaborations drive the industry's future 🚀 This event is a must-attend for those looking to connect with #industry #experts, #innovators, and #venturecapitalists in #fintech, #cybersecurity, and #innovation 🌐 📅 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dWX4Mqkf If you're attending, connect with Annie for insights and potential collaborations! 🤝 Andreas Spengel | Michelle Hughes | Alice Rettig | Thomas Zeller | Michael Rolph | Weronika Chrzanowska | Brian Lawlor | Lars Zimmermann | Noah Sharp | Sixtine zu Münster | Sharon Zarfati #Fintech #Innovation #Cybersecurity #Startups

At the FinSec Innovation Lab, we share Mastercard's commitment to enhancing digital security, especially during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Every day, our team collaborates with innovative startups to protect financial systems from evolving cyber threats. As Mastercard emphasizes trust in a #hyperconnected world in its latest edition of The Update, we are proud to support cutting-edge solutions that safeguard businesses and individuals alike. Explore Mastercard's latest insights and join us in strengthening digital resilience: https://lnkd.in/eGsTBchg #CybersecurityAwareness #Innovation #DigitalTrust #FinSecLab