Highlights from the Exclusive FINTECH CEO Dinner
Our recent FINTECH CEO Dinner was a gathering of minds, a celebration of innovation, and a testament to the spirit of entrepreneurship
Date: 5 March 2025
Author: FINTECH Circle
What an Incredible Evening at This Year’s FINTECH CEO Dinner! The world of fintech thrives on innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership.
This year’s event was a testament to the power of bringing industry pioneers together to exchange ideas, discuss opportunities, and build lasting relationships. Held in the elegant Haymarket Hotel, the event was an unforgettable evening filled with insightful discussions, shared experiences, and new connections that will shape the future of fintech.
A Gathering of Visionaries
The FINTECH CEO Dinner is not just another industry event—it is a space where fintech leaders come together in an open, collaborative environment. Entrepreneurs, founders, and executives gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of financial technology, the challenges they face, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Every startup in the fintech space faces hurdles—from regulatory complexities and fundraising challenges to go-to-market strategies and product innovation. The beauty of this event lies in its ability to foster meaningful conversations where attendees can learn from each other’s experiences, share best practices, and even discover potential partners.
We were privileged to host an incredible lineup of fintech CEOs, each contributing valuable insights and perspectives to the evening’s discussions:
- Ozkan Demir – Pisano
- Shane Riedel – Elucidate
- Martin Kreitmair – Tangany
- Benjamin Levit – bluechip.org
- Andrew Martin – SME Bank
- David Newman – Firenze
- Sergo Vashakmadze – Rainmaker Partners Ltd
- Ilya Mikin – WalliD
- Gary Stewart – Lyfeguard
- Julia O’Toole – MyCena® Security Solutions
- Darshita Gillies – Maanch
- Fiona Jelly – Complyfirst
- Metin Karabiber – Enqura
- Liliana Reasor – SupraFin
Each of these leaders is making waves in the fintech sector, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and contributing to a more efficient, secure, and inclusive financial system.
Celebrating Success & Looking Ahead
The FINTECH CEO Dinner was not just about discussing challenges—it was also a moment to celebrate successes. Each leader in the room has played a significant role in shaping the industry, and the event provided a space to recognize achievements, both big and small.
As fintech continues to evolve, gatherings like this become even more essential. They remind us that while innovation drives the industry forward, it’s the people behind these companies—the visionaries, problem-solvers, and disruptors—who make the real impact.
As we say goodbye to an unforgettable evening, we look forward to the next phase of our journey. If you’re passionate about fintech and eager to join our exclusive community, please reach out to us at glenn.burgess@fintechcircle.com or leave a comment below.
Together, we will keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of finance.
In the meantime, take a moment to relive the memories captured in our event photos. Each snapshot reflects the bonds we’ve formed and the friendships we’ve made during our time together.
About FINTECH Circle
FINTECH Circle is a global platform of more than 260,000+ Fintech entrepreneurs, investors, finance professionals, academic & government representatives, and solution providers. The company launched Europe’s 1st Angel Investor Network providing seed capital to the best fintech startups in the UK.
FINTECH Circle also runs courses, webinars & innovation workshops for finance teams and C-level executives and publishes fintech thought-leadership titles.
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