When we announced IMPACT Funders & Founders, we described it as a new kind of event designed to bring together fintech founders and the investors backing the next generation of fintech in a setting built for meaningful conversations, targeted networking, and real fundraising opportunities.
Now, we’re excited to share our speaker lineup.
The inaugural IMPACT event, taking place alongside FinovateFall on September 11 in New York City, features venture capitalists, startup founders, corporate investors, accelerators, and ecosystem builders who are actively shaping fintech’s next chapter. Rather than focusing on broad industry trends alone, these speakers will tackle the practical questions founders and investors face every day, such as raising capital, scaling a company, navigating exits, leveraging AI, embedded finance, and the changing venture landscape.
Learn from investors writing today’s checks
Whether you’re raising your first institutional round or preparing for growth-stage funding, one of the biggest advantages of IMPACT is direct access to active investors.
The speaker roster includes partners from venture capital firms, private equity firms, and strategic investors who are evaluating fintech opportunities every day. They’ll discuss what they’re looking for in founders, how investment priorities are evolving, and where they see the greatest opportunities in today’s market.
Hear from founders who’ve been there
Building a fintech company is about far more than securing funding. IMPACT speakers include founders who have navigated product launches, customer acquisition, regulatory hurdles, hiring, scaling, and fundraising firsthand.
Expect candid conversations about the realities of building a fintech company, including the lessons learned from both successes and setbacks.
Gain practical insights from fintech operators
Alongside founders and investors, the program features experienced executives from banks, fintechs, and industry organizations who understand what it takes to bring new financial products to market.
Sessions will explore topics including:
- AI and emerging technologies
- Go-to-market strategy
- Customer acquisition and growth
- Bank partnerships
- Regulatory considerations
- Fundraising strategy
- Scaling operations
Explore the full speaker lineup
The IMPACT speaker roster continues to grow as additional investors, founders, and industry leaders are announced, but here is a taste of who you can expect to see on stage.
Browse the complete speaker lineup to see who will be joining us in New York. If you’re looking to connect with the people funding and building the future of fintech, there’s still time to register.
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