Live from the Café

FinTech: Challenges and Opportunities in Financial Technology

October 30, 2019 Venture Café Foundation Episode 11
Live from the Café
FinTech: Challenges and Opportunities in Financial Technology
Show Notes

With the synergy of finance and technology, Fintech has the potential to disrupt current business practices in many major industries.  Challenges range from cyber-security, regulation, and the potential loss of the human touch.  Opportunities exist for payment systems, banking operations, investment management and financial advisers.  The following panel discussion aims to categorize financial technology opportunities and challenges for the near and long term as well as the technologies that are powering this transformation.  Panelists will discuss their own experiences and what the future will hold as FinTech makes its steady climb into business.

The panel features moderator, Ahmad Namini, Brandeis University International Business School and panelists Beralda Kokoshi, State Street; Sumedh Mehta, Putnam Investments; and Leo Guyshan, Open Avenues Foundation.