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Mid-Career Pivot into FinTechs & Start-Ups
Overview
Ever considered
pivoting to an opportunity in Fintech or start-up? Do you reckon you have the
right personality, skills and aptitude to thrive? Come hear from
former financial professionals who have successfully done so and see if you
measure up for a switch!
As of September 2022, there were 1,580 operating fintech firms in Singapore and
is the highest among Southeast Asian countries. Being among the leading
financial centres globally, Singapore has a favourable environment for the
development of fintech. (Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 15,
2022). On a similar vein, there are more than 4,300 start-ups, with over 500
investors and 228 incubators and accelerators to catalyse growth opportunities
for start-ups in Singapore (Enterprise Singapore).
Do you want to learn how you can be involved and be part of this thriving Fintech/Start-ups Ecosystem? Do you have a rich and extensive experience in Banking and Finance and would like to know what are the personalities, qualifications and skills required for this growing Ecosystem? Perhaps you have questions on whether your existing financial profile would be a suitable match to be part of the entrepreneurial team.
Come join us for a candid Face-to-Face Fireside chat with our 3 panellists (2 founders and 1 investor adviser) with diverse backgrounds in both Finance and Technology on what it is like to be at the centre of translating cutting-edge technology into real-world solutions. Each of them has worked with and employed mid-career switchers from different sectors including Banking & Finance.
At the end of the session, you will takeaway:
- An understanding the personalities, attributes and skill sets to work in, or create a Fintech/start-up.
- Opportunities for mid-career roles in the Fintech/start-up ecosystem
- Preparation for a transition into a role in the Fintech/start-up ecosystem
Programme Schedule
| Date: | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Time: | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
| Fee: | The event is free of charge |
| Venue: | IBF Careers Connect |
Speakers
Hear from our panel of speakers as they share challenges, insights and real life case studies on utilising and leveraging technology, data and networks to address these challenges.
Senior Director Venture, Innovation & Entrepreneurship SUTD
CEO and Co-Founder Beep Technologies
Co-Founder NavDeck
Associate Director Venture, Innovation & Entrepreneurship SUTD
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