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Excited to talk the future of fintech policy at Empire Startups - Everything FinTech conference in NYC on April 10! If you're thinking of going, use the code LITHIC15 for 15% off And obviously let me know if you'll be there and want to connect! #nyfintechweek #empirefintech

We've got some exciting news to share! FinTech Connect is teaming up with Fintech Fringe to power up the Founders Forum stage this year🔥 Together we're bringing together trailblazing founders, fintech scaling experts, investors and more. All with the FinTech Fringe twist added - here is what you can expect: 💡 Scaling strategies Interviews with 3 founders on their growth path and why they listed in the UK. 🌐 Founder Stories: Lessons in Resilience Hear from founders about the lessons they learned and how they stayed resilient 📈 Learn the science behind good press What made headlines this year, and why wasn’t your story one of them? 🎤 GAPGAS (Got a Problem, Get a Solution!) Experts in fundraising, marketing, and growth will solve your pain point 🚀 Funding beyond Series A investment Explore funding options for the UK's high-growth scaleups 🔍 BLIND DATE — Fintech Founders Edition Watch as 3 VCs pick a lucky startup to pitch based on their stats! Join us for this unforgettable collaboration - https://lnkd.in/eBTZdYsK #FTC24 #FinTechConnect #investors #startups #founders

"If you build it he (they) will come" Sneak-peek into one of the five big f@%k-ups that many startups make when they go to market. Hear more about this one and four others at the masterclass we're hosting at FOUNDRY, Poole on 16 May. (more info and sign-up in the comments below) If you're responsible for GTM in a startup or scaleup and based on the South Coast it would be great to see you there. FinTech West, Barclays Eagle Labs #fintechevent #inpoole #fintechcommunity #MarketingStrategy #FintechMarketing #Founders

Mastering the Pitch! 💼🌱 As part of the ongoing Green Fintech Accelerator 2.0 program, our selected startups had an insightful session on the Art of Pitching with V C Karthic, Founder of Buzzworks Business Services Pvt. Ltd. 🎯 The session focused on refining pitching techniques, building strong investor connections, and preparing for future funding opportunities! 🚀 #GreenFintech #PitchingStrategies #StartupGrowth #InvestorRelations #VentureStudio #SustainableInnovation

Do you have plans for the next Tuesday October 22nd? How about diving into the dynamic world of fintech at our upcoming breakfast meetup! Set against the backdrop of the Engaged Investments Conference, this gathering is a powerhouse collaboration brought to you by DEPO Ventures, StartupYard, and KB SmartSolutions - designed especially for fintech founders, investors, and operators across the CEE region. No rigid agendas—just enriching conversations aimed at fostering partnerships and exploring new opportunities. Sip on coffee while discussing market trends, future fintech innovations, and potential collaborations. Looking forward to see you there! #kbsmartsolutions #poradvpohybu #czechfintech #czechstartup #fintech #startupynasbavi #inovace

Top points from Barbod Namini from HV Capital on the podcast Whats In Store Show. Good questions Gonzalo Pérez. - The 1st and 3rd funds are probably the hardest to raise. - In hedge funds or public markets the saying is that past returns are not indicative of future returns, does not fully hold true in VC and early VC. If you start your journey strong, those same people you back, who end up building billion dollar companies, come back in the ecosystem. If you were a catalyst of their success, the chances are they first come to you. - The earlier you are as a founder raising funds from a local investor who will answer your calls is important. It is all about the human connection. - Unfair advantage for early stage startups who get well known funds to back them. - With the capital from investors, founders are creating a lot of jobs and becoming part of the innovation creation for your own country and region. - Corporate VCs that act well (act as a financial investor instead of a strategic investor) and become incredible assets to a cap table offer a few things: stamp of approval, provide expertise, corporate office space or legal team support. - Shout out to Yapily (founder Stefano Vaccino) as a fast growing fintech in the open banking space. - Regulators generally tend to like founders with some solid prior experience. - Potential future winners: startups in the core banking software, embedded finance (to move to a world where any brand can become a vertical distributor), vertical SaaS, payments (reinventing all the rails) and AI brings new identity challenges, so fraud detection and prevention is also a big space. - Innovation will come in the form of hyper-personalisation. - More Europeans will become investors because of tax laws. The government most likely might introduce legislation on tax incentivised wrappers like the ISA in the UK or the 401Ks in the US, where all Europeans have to invest. We are reaching our breaking point, where countries in southern Europe can't cover their pensions anymore. https://lnkd.in/erY-TzTT #fintech #startup #venturecapital

Looking forward to the upcoming Innovate Finance #FinTechAcademy session 🚀

For any startup, winning those first few projects is critical. 🤝 However for fintech start-ups, the challenge is even greater. In his interview with Gulf Business, our Managing Director Ghady Rayess explains the ‘chicken-egg’ scenario he faced when it came to winning his first clients for FOO - and how he built the brand into the award-winning fintech we see today. Read the full interview here https://lnkd.in/e4vEzgwb #FOO #Fintech #Innovation #FintechLeaders

I'm excited to share some big news! FinTech Connect has asked Fintech Fringe to partner to deliver the Founders Forum stage this at their show this year! 🔥 We’ll be bringing together trailblazing founders, fintech scaling experts, investors, and more – all with our signature Fintech Fringe twist. Read the article about our partnership: https://bit.ly/3Nu5hhp Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from our stage: 💡 Scaling Strategies Interviews with 3 founders on their growth journeys and why they chose to list in the UK. 📈 Learn the Science Behind Good Press What made headlines this year, and why wasn’t your story one of them? 🌐 Founder Stories: Lessons in Resilience Real stories from founders about the lessons they’ve learned and how they stayed resilient. 🎤 GAPGAS (Got a Problem, Get a Solution!) Fundraising, marketing, and growth experts help solve your biggest pain points. 🚀 Funding Beyond Series A Investment Explore funding options for the UK’s high-growth scaleups. 🔍 BLIND DATE — Fintech Founders Edition Watch as 3 leading VCs pick 3 lucky startups to pitch, based on their stats! We hope you can join us for what promises to be an awesome collaboration! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBTZdYsK Code for 20% Discount: FintechFringeFTC20 #FTC24 #FinTechConnect #Startups #Founders #FintechFringe

#FinTech founders, join us during Boston Fintech Week 2024 to learn how industry leaders and startups are working together to disrupt #Finance at Corporates & Startups Unite 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02Rv4ZT0    In collaboration with Fintech Sandbox, Boston Fintech Week brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, regulators, and investors building the future of finance. Come see the latest #Innovations, connect with bold #Founders, and see the newest ideas shaping our future.    During Corporates & Startups Unite, here's what you'll take away:    💡 Explore Collaborative Innovation: Learn how founders are partnering with major organizations like MassMutual, Citizens, and Digital Federal Credit Union, giving you actionable insights into building strong partnerships that drive customer-focused innovations.   📚Real-World Case Studies: Discover proven strategies and best practices from successful collaborations between startups and corporates, offering a roadmap to replicate these successes and accelerate your growth.   📋 Gain Insights into the 2025 FinTech Challenge Program: Meet the partners, learn about the challenges they are looking to solve, and get tips on how to apply to our #ZeroEquity accelerator program!    Tag or share with a FinTech Innovator 🚀    #Finance #FintechStartups #Startups #Innovation #Nonprofit #Accelerators