It’s with great enthusiasm that we reveal the addition of a specialized Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, which will take its place alongside Space, SaaS, and AI as the other focused industry stages in this expansive event.
The dynamic landscape of fintech is continually unfolding, presenting a wealth of opportunities for innovators, investors, and consumers alike. Key growth areas include mobile banking, international payroll solutions, digital payment systems, embedded finance, and cryptocurrencies, with open banking also on the rise within the United States. Attendees of the Fintech Stage at Disrupt will gain insights from sector leaders on the challenges encountered thus far and the potential avenues for future endeavors.
Stay tuned for the preliminary agenda below and remember to revisit for future updates — more details are forthcoming.
Agenda for the Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Visa Everywhere Initiative
Sponsored by Visa
The Visa Everywhere Initiative is a global innovation program that aims to propel startups forward, offering a worldwide stage to showcase inventive solutions. Since its inception in the U.S. in 2015, the program has rapidly expanded, drawing nearly 15,000 startup applications, many of which have gone on to collaborate with Visa or its clientele.
Consensus in Crypto Venture Capital
Featuring Morgan Beller (NFX), Will Nuelle (Galaxy VC), and Haseeb Quereshi (Dragonfly Capital)
With the crypto industry on the brink of scaling, factors like rising market values, an improving regulatory environment, and robust ecosystems for scaling solutions indicate a time of growth. Engage with investors behind some of the pivotal exchanges, protocols, and decentralized applications to discover what innovations are on the horizon and the unexpected successes within their portfolios.
Onchain Shift by Coinbase with Base
Hosted by Jesse Pollak (Base)
Base, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, distinguishes itself as secure, cost-efficient, and developer-friendly. It represents Coinbase’s strategic move towards decentralization, supporting both its on-chain products and enabling independent decentralized app development. Jesse Pollak leads Base at Coinbase and will share insights on the company’s venture into uncharted territories and the emphasis on protocol innovation.
Resilience of Neobanks in Tough Times
In conversation with Madhu Muthukumar (Chime) and another speaker yet to be confirmed
Despite notable digital banking downturns, some entities have not only survived but flourished. Nubank, based in Brazil, declared a net profit of over $1 billion in 2023, becoming Latin America’s highest-valued bank, while Chime boasts 7 million monthly active users and reported profitability in the first quarter of the year. This session will delve into the strategies employed by these banks to navigate adversity and their future outlook.
The Evolving Landscape of Work
With insights from Marcelo Lebre (Remote), Josh Reeves (Gusto), and more speakers to be announced
In a world where software reigns supreme, the hunt for global talent is intensifying. Companies aim to hire internationally and support employees who wish to relocate, paving the way for innovative HR startups to offer local contracting services around the globe. This talk will explore whether these new ventures can supersede traditional local subsidiaries.
Banking-as-a-Service Post-Synapse Crash
Panel discussion with Itai Damti (Unit), Mitchell Lee (Synctera), and Sheetal Parikh (Treasury Prime)
The downfall of Synapse, a key player in the BaaS sector, casts a spotlight on the precariousness of interdependent fintech ecosystems. As its failure impacted numerous startups and millions of customers nationwide, calls for clearer regulations and higher compliance and operational standards in fintech have emerged. This panel will examine the implications of Synapse’s downfall for the BaaS industry’s future.
About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt serves as a beacon of innovation for startups at any stage, offering valuable resources, networking opportunities, and expert insights to facilitate growth. Whether you’re an emerging founder, an expanding startup, or an investor on the lookout for the next big thing, join over 10,000 leaders of the startup community from October 28-30 in San Francisco.
We look forward to welcoming a host of fintech pioneers at this year’s event. Secure your tickets today.
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