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Getting to the “Top of the Wallet” Part II
Saira Rahman, VP of New Investor Initiatives at Fundrise, brings financial literacy into the question of how products earn ‘top-of-wallet’ status.
Navigating the Solo-Founder Storm
Carmelle Cadet, Founder & CEO of EMTECH, gets personal when detailing her journey toward building for resilience.
Who Will Win the AI Race?
Sasha Orloff, Co-Founder & CEO of Puzzle, explores AI’s influence and who’s primed to succeed when navigating the landscape.
ESG: Unmasking the Illusion of Caring
Amy Nauiokas, Founder and CEO of Anthemis, suggests a call for genuine action amidst the noise of self-interest.
The Next Big Thing is Actually, Small
Ron J. Williams, Partner at Co-Created, thinks could be the next frontier of financial innovation could be banking on small.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Late-stage VCs may be preventing their startups from going public in 2024
Founders might have unintentionally given their VCs too much power to block an IPO
The rise of the fintech fractional employee
These specialists are like the elite mercenaries of the business world – highly skilled, incredibly focused, and ready to tackle specific challenges with precision.
The era of the AI home broker approaches
A well-trained AI would probably provide a better, more reliable service than most human brokers — at a tiny fraction of the cost.
Why Direct Relationships Are The Way Forward For BaaS
Greater emphasis on the bank-fintech relationship could be what saves the BaaS paradigm.
Why fintech still has so far to go
While we’ve certainly seen advances over the years, and it’s incredibly convenient to deposit checks on our phones, most innovations in banking and payments have been limited to digital versions of what already exists in a bank branch.
NY FINTECH WEEK 2024
Scaling & Fundraising for your FinTech Company in 2024
Come join your fellow Series A & B FinTech leaders...
Financial Wellness Pitch Day
The Financial Wellness Pitch Day features the latest innovations for...
Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit
After 4 SOLD OUT Fintech Is Femme live events, Nicole...
TWIF NY FinTech Week Kickoff Party
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April.08
Financial Wellness Pitch Day
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April.09
AgeTech Collaborative Roundtable
AgeTech aren’t solutions solely for older adults. It features the...
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April.09
NY FinTech Week Opening Boat Party
Set sail into the future of FinTech at the Opening...
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YOUR BOSS ASKED YOU FOR A LIST OF TOP FINTECH CONFERENCES? DONE!
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What’s one of the easiest ways to stay up on FinTech trends? Here’s a short list of a few of close friends of Empire who just happen to have podcasts.
FinTech Family Hour
Kansas City
FinTech Family Hour is a broad look at the world of fintech. Building the future of financial services requires deep understanding of both technology and finance. We will explore the stories at the intersection of finance and technology from the perspectives of Founders, Investors, and Incumbents.
Don’t miss Zach on stage at the Empire FinTech Conference.
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Are You Human #2 with Eli Wachs & Kristen Anderson
8 months ago
FinTech Takes
Bozeman
As creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter, podcast host, and self-confessed Fintech nerd, Alex dives deep with his fellow nerds into innovative business models, emerging players, and the upcoming trends that matter. Each week you’ll hear expert analysis between Alex and his guest: a Fintech operator actively working in the field.