Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the addition of a dedicated Fintech Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. This new stage joins Space, SaaS, and AI as industry-focused areas, all housed under one roof.
The fintech industry is rapidly evolving, offering new opportunities for founders, investors, and customers. Areas such as mobile banking, global payroll, digital payments, embedded finance, and cryptocurrency are all poised for growth in the coming years. Additionally, open banking is gaining momentum in the United States. At Disrupt’s Fintech Stage, industry leaders will share insights on the challenges they’ve faced and where opportunities lie.
Check out the preliminary agenda below, and stay tuned for updates as we unveil more exciting content.
The Fintech Stage Agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Visa Everywhere Initiative
Presented by Visa
The Visa Everywhere Initiative is an open innovation program that provides startups with a global platform to showcase innovative solutions. Over 15,000 startups have applied to the program, with many now collaborating with Visa or its clients.
Finding the Consensus of Crypto VC
Featuring Morgan Beller (NFX), Will Nuelle (Galaxy VC), and Haseeb Quereshi (Dragonfly Capital)
Join us for a discussion with investors who have supported influential protocols, exchanges, and decentralized apps in the crypto space. Explore the next big opportunities and surprises in their investment portfolios.
Coinbase’s Onchain Pivot with Base
Featuring Jesse Pollak (Base)
Learn about Base, Coinbase’s secure Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, and its role in the company’s decentralized initiatives. Explore why Coinbase is venturing beyond its comfort zone and embracing protocols.
How These Neobanks Grew During Challenging Times
With Madhu Muthukumar (Chime) and a soon-to-be-announced speaker
Discover the success stories of neobanks like Nubank and Chime amidst challenging times. Learn about their strategies for growth and what the future holds for these innovative companies.
Future of Work
Featuring Marcelo Lebre (Remote), Josh Reeves (Gusto), and a soon-to-be-announced speaker
Explore how global HR startups are shaping the future of work by helping companies hire talent worldwide with local contracts. Discuss the potential of these startups to replace local subsidiaries.
BaaS in a Post-Synapse Meltdown World
Featuring Itai Damti (Unit), Mitchell Lee (Synctera), and Sheetal Parikh (Treasury Prime)
Examine the impacts of the Synapse collapse on the future of banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and the need for regulatory clarity in the fintech industry. Discuss the importance of maintaining operational and compliance standards in the wake of such events.
About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt is your destination for innovation at every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a new founder with a groundbreaking idea, a scaling startup, or an investor seeking the next big opportunity, TechCrunch Disrupt offers resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward. Join over 10,000 startup leaders at this year’s event on October 28-30 in San Francisco.
We look forward to hearing from these fintech leaders at this year’s show. Get your tickets here.
