AltFi Startup Forum 2022
Everything you need to start, grow and thrive in fintech.
There has never been a better time to join the fintech industry, whether as a founder, technologist or investor. At AltFi’s first Startup Forum we welcomed the industry’s leading minds to share their advice and insights on everything from how to raise your first funding round, getting your first job in fintech, and dealing with those early-stage business challenges.
Our expert speakers explored:
- Founding And Scaling Your First Fintech
- Hiring, And Getting Hired
- Empowering Female Founders And Diverse Teams
- Raising Venture Capital, And What Investors Are Looking For
We look forward to seeing you next time.
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Agenda
Day 2 - 22 Sep 2022
14:00 - 14:05
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Opening Remarks
A warm afternoon welcome from the AltFi team, and some housekeeping to kick off the afternoon.
SPEAKERS
14:05 - 14:30
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Scaling Your Fintech Company: Why CFOs Are Eager To Expand Globally Despite Mounting Challenges
Globalization Partners was just named an industry leader by analyst firm NelsonHall for their commitment to innovation and tech-focused research and development. As a part of this commitment, G-P releases a yearly report on the state of the global employment industry. Their most recent 2022 CFO report revealed that, despite rising global concerns, such as inflation and recession pressures, 83 percent of CFOs say their companies’ long-term growth strategies include potential (or ongoing) growth into countries where they do not currently operate. Tune in to the opening session of AltFi 2022, where G-P's expansion expert and Partner Director of EMEA, Dhaval Gore, will reveal how fintech companies can find success through global growth in 2022 and beyond
SPEAKERS
14:30 - 15:10
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Founding And Scaling Your First Fintech
They say getting started is the hardest part, that leap into the unknown. Luckily our panel of experts have experience guiding fintechs through their earliest stages, and will share their advice on how to take your financial idea from inception to reality.
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15:10 - 15:40
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Experian Breakout Session: Operationalising Data, Analytics And Software To Effectively Scale Your Business
An overview of how Experian’s software solutions can help new start-ups scale their business, and insight into some of the key factors that need to be considered when onboarding customers in the current climate, including essential components necessary for a frictionless customer journey.
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15:10 - 15:40
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Globalziation Partners Breakout Session: Growing Beyond Borders: How Fintech Companies Can Build Remote Global Teams In 2022
Are you considering, or in the process of, growing your workforce globally — but worried about the logistics, rules, and regulations involved in building a remote team in new geographies? Drawing on the experience of global growth expert Dhaval Gore, this keynote will dive into crucial strategies for creating high-performing borderless teams in 2022. Recently named an industry leader by analyst firm NelsonHall with over a decade of experience guiding startups going global, Globalization Partners can help fintech companies like yours seamlessly build successful remote teams. Find out how.
SPEAKERS
15:10 - 15:40
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North of Tyne Combined Authority Breakout Session: Increasingly More FinTechs Are Choosing The North East As Their Base
Patrycja assists startups throughout the UK. Here we talk about the pros/cons of a northern base including skills, assistance and funders.
SPEAKERS
15:40 - 16:20
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Hiring, And Getting Hired
The economy may be wavering, but the UK job market has never been stronger, especially in fintech where demand for talent is at an all time high. Hear from our expert panel on navigating the complexities of hiring the very best staff, or indeed, finding the perfect job in fintech.
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16:20 - 17:00
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Empowering Female Founders And Diverse Teams
It’s well known that diverse teams outperform the white male status quo of the finance industry, yet there’s still a long, long way to go before we are an industry reflective of the general population. Whether you’re just getting started, or are growing an existing fintech business, there’s much we can do to be the change our industry needs.
SPEAKERS
17:00 - 17:40
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Raising Venture Capital, And What Investors Are Looking For
Raising your first funding round is anything but a walk in the park, especially in these challenging times when investors’ purses and wallets have never been tighter. What are VCs, Angels and ordinary retail investors looking for from would-be investee companies in 2022? Find out from our expert panel.
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17:40 - 17:45
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Closing Remarks
Closing words from the AltFi team to wrap up the afternoon.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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