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Mark Fiorentino shares his perspective on the hidden fintech opportunities from 2023 and areas to keep an eye on in 2024 & beyond 👇

The below interview came through my inbox via This Week in Fintech- one of my favorite reads every week! Fascinating interview about the future of fintech and given my personal focus on partnering with FI's around the country, the below quote certainly resonated. As we are meeting with FI's around the country, I can validate that many are wrestling with how they balance the need for partners with the complexity of managing them- something all fintechs will need to take into account when designing their programs. "Moreover, large financial institutions are increasingly aware that many of the technologies they’ll need going forward needn’t be built in-house. Instead, they can be addressed more quickly by third-party firms." David Haber, Andreeson Horowitz https://lnkd.in/gSEiDgKc

Exploring the Shift to Fintech 🚀 With the rise of the financial technology industry, an increasing number of financial executives are venturing from traditional banks and asset management firms to pursue opportunities in #Fintech companies, particularly start-ups. Drawing from our extensive experience collaborating with various Fintech start-ups, we've identified five critical skills sought after by these companies, shedding light on the pathway to success in this dynamic sector 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgsndAfN #transferrableskills #skillsinfintech #fintechjobs #startup

Building a true fintech hub goes beyond branding. It's about fostering an ecosystem where innovation thrives. From access to VC funding to regulatory support, universities nurturing talent to active participation from banks, each ingredient plays a vital role. Read the following article featuring our Executive Director Ryan Christiansen to see how Utah is stepping up and creating grounds for Fintech's continued growth and success. #UniveristyofUtah #Fintech #StenaFintechCenter #FintechInnovation #StartupEcosystems" https://lnkd.in/gyhHcBFM

🔍Discover the Leading Trends in Fintech App Development! Fintech is a dynamic fusion of technology and finance, reshaping how we manage money and access financial services. From startups to established players, this landscape is brimming with innovation, redefining systems and pushing boundaries. 💡Explore our chart to uncover the domains reshaping finance. Discover cutting-edge solutions meeting emerging needs and fuelling disruption. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a tech enthusiast, these insights could spark your next big fintech idea! 🔥 Excited to explore these trends? Learn how Neko Solutions harnesses innovations to create tailored fintech solutions driving businesses forward! Join us in revolutionising finance. Find out more about us: https://lnkd.in/dCtUYYrM __________ #CuttingEdgeTech #EmergingTech #FinanceInnovation #FinanceTech #FinancialServices #FintechEntrepreneur #FintechFuture #FintechInnovation #FintechInsights #FintechRevolution #FintechStartups #FintechTrends #FutureOfFinance #InnovateFinance #InnovationInFinance #NekoSolutions #StartupFinance #TechInFinance #TechSolutions

Fintech funding was halved last year, but there's still a lot of excitement in the industry. According to recent reports, VCs are particularly interested in three areas that are expected to grow by 2024. These areas include the next generation of fintech infrastructure, finance tech for underserved industries, and the CFO software stack. #fintechtrends

🚀 Stay in the loop with FinTech Futures! 🔄 Don't miss out on the latest funding updates in the fast-paced world of finance. Check out our weekly In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) round-up featuring marco, Copilot, FLOWPAY and more. Read here: http://spr.ly/6047khJJz #FinTechNews #FundingRoundup #ICYMI

NayaOne have raised $4.7m led by EJF Capital LLC with Valley Ventures 👏 🤝 📲 FIs can now SWIFTLY foster strategic partnerships from what were once hindered slow-moving processes; as only 5% of banks choose to develop tech in-house, highlighting the growing reliance on external fintech innovations for strategic advancements. 💰 🚀 With this latest funding round, NayaOne is poised to REDEFINE financial services. As everything moves to being digital first, NayaOne’s technology enables FIs to achieve their strategic outcomes by successfully navigating through the chaos and complexity of vendor technology. 👨💻 Karan Jain, CEO of NayaOne, emphasises the significance of this funding round, it’s a nod to the opportunity and magnitude of the challenge we’re tackling in financial services. “It’s about more than just growth; it’s about setting the pace in a sector that’s fundamentally rethinking how it evolves.” Find out more on the link below! 👇 Ambar Vitelli Kris Dickinson Oli Platt Varun Resh Maddali #nayaone #digitalsandbox #financialservices #fintechnews #fintechpartnership #fintechinnovation #funding

Want to know the investment strategy of one of the largest fintech companies in the world? In this interview with Tal Sigura, Senior Manager of Venture Investments at FIS, we find out what their current focus is and how they're helping smaller fintech companies to grow. Through their well established accelerator program, FIS are looking to find and scale up the best in the business. Speaking at Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas earlier this year, we hear about the benefits of being part of the accelerator and what FIS get out of it. https://lnkd.in/gh-35Dgz #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Exploring the robust $4.6B VC infusion in enterprise fintech: Q2 2024 trends reveal steady investments and growth in capital markets and financial infrastructures. #fintech @Crowdfundinside