BUILT FOR THIS.

Calling all high-performers

IT’S SAN FRANCISCO FINTECH WEEK 2026

wHERE LEADERS SET THE STANDard for what comes next.

JOIN US AS WE TRANSFORM OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEMS.

FOR YEARS, SAN FRANCISCO FINTECH WEEK HAS BROUGHT THE INDUSTRY ECOSYTEM TO THE FINANCIAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD WITH…

6000

ATTENDEES

65+

EVENTS

400+

FINTECHS

50+

75+

VENTURE FUNDS

FINSERV ORGANIZATIONS

FOR A WEEK OF NETWORKING, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS.

LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT 300 TICKETS WITH 25 SPEAKERS AND AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING OF STORYTELLING

YOU’RE NOT GONNA WANNA MISS SAN FRANCISCO FINTECH WEEK’S MAIN EVENT…

SEPTEMBER 30TH

Built for This brings together the industry’s top leaders to explore how AI is reshaping finance in real time—and how the next generation of fintech is being built to lead it.

SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
401 VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

MEET YOUR HOST…

Nicole Casperson is an award-winning journalist, author, content director, professor, and leading voice in fintech.

As the Founder & CEO of Fintech Is Femme, she leads a thriving media platform and community of over 50,000 fintech leaders dedicated to shaping a more inclusive financial landscape.

Leveraging her extensive background as a former finance reporter and editor specializing in B2B sectors, Nicole provides trusted insights and analysis through her must-read newsletter, podcasts, and event series.

Nicole's impactful contributions span prestigious speaking engagements, regular features in Forbes, and the release of her debut book, Fintech Feminists,

Published by Wiley, the book profiles 40+ fintech leaders and exemplifies Fintech is Femme’s mission to unlock a better financial future for the world.

Awards and Recognition:

Top 10 Fintech Influencers list - Fintech Magazine
100 Most Influential in Fintech on Linkedin Worldwide. 
#2 Most Influential Woman in Fintech on LinkedIn - US 
Top 50 Women in Media 2024 
2024 & 2022 Inspiring Females in Fintech 
Wave Elevates Creatives Fund Recipient 2024 
#1 New Release for Fintech Feminists on Amazon Books 
Named one of Financial Planning’s “20 People Who Will Shape Wealth Management in 2025.”

LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT

  • 📚

    VALUE-DRIVEN CONTENT. expert-led discussions, exclusive insights, and actionable strategies designed to drive business growth, investment opportunities, and industry innovation.

  • 🤝

    A Curated network of fintech founders, investors, and executives, creating an ideal environment for high-value connections, strategic partnerships, and industry-shaping conversations.

  • 💐

    Elevated experiences with thoughtfully designed spaces and seamless event flow, creating an atmosphere that inspires meaningful connections, engaging discussions, and high-impact collaborations.

  • 🦹‍♀️

    MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY. ENJOY world-class speaker faculty of visionary founders, top investors, and industry pioneers, that are driving the future of fintech.

  • 🌉

    SF OR NOWHERE. Capture the energy and influence of San Francisco, where top fintech leaders, investors, and founders from around the world connect to drive the global future of finance.

  • 🎙️

    REAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. As a Fintech Journalist, Nicole combines insights from on-the-record interviews with hundreds of fintech CEOs, finance titans, investors, and business leaders to curate an unforgettable event experience.

SPEAKER FACULTY

  • Nicole Casperson

    Nicole Casperson

    Founder & CEO, Fintech is Femme Media

  • Ali Rathod-Papier, Partner, a16z

    Ali Rathod-Papier

    Partner, a16z

  • Anusha Henstock

    Anusha Henstock

    VP of Global Marketplaces & Shipping, PayPal

  • Ashley Kiolbasa, CMO, Prove

    Ashley Kiolbasa

    CMO, Prove

  • Delisha Grant, General Counsel, Addepar

    Delisha Grant

    General Counsel, Addepar

  • Denise Leonhard, GM, Zelle

    Denise Leonhard

    GM, Zelle

  • Eli Corbett, VP, Deputy General Counsel, Affirm

    Eli Corbett

    VP, Deputy General Counsel, Affirm

  • Erica Dorfman

    Chief Financial Officer, Brex

  • Flora Zhang, Risk, Analytics, AI, Brex

    Flora Zhang

    Risk, Analytics, AI, Brex

  • Ida Liu, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Private Bank

    Ida Liu

    Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Private Bank

  • Janelle Sallenave, Chief Operating Officer, Chime

    Janelle Sallenave

    Chief Operating Officer, Chime

  • Julian Torres Gomez, CEO & Co-Founder, OnTop

    Julian Torres Gomez

    CEO & Co-Founder, OnTop

  • Karan Parekh, Head of Finance, Clay

    Karan Parekh

    Head of Finance, Clay

  • Kathryn Flynn, VP of Marketing, Zip

    Kathryn Flynn

    VP of Marketing, Zip

  • Kay Koplovitz, Founder & Chair, Springboard Enterprises

    Kay Koplovitz

    Founder & Chair, Springboard Enterprises

  • Laurel Taylor, Founder & CEO, Candidly

    Laurel Taylor

    Founder & CEO, Candidly

  • Luan Cox, Founder & CEO, FinMkt

    Luan Cox

    Founder & CEO, FinMkt

  • Nicole Patterson, Head of Business Development, CleverTap

    Nicole Patterson

    Head of Business Development, CleverTap

  • Noline Matemara, FinTech Partner, Osborne Clarke

    Noline Matemara

    FinTech Partner, Osborne Clarke

  • Ophelia Snyder

    Ophelia Snyder

    Cofounder, 21Shares

  • Shanthi Shanmugam, Founder & CEO, Casap

    Shanthi Shanmugam

    Founder & CEO, Casap

  • Sruthi Lanka, Chief Financial Officer, Public

    Sruthi Lanka

    Chief Financial Officer, Public

  • Stephanie Guild, Chief Investment Officer, Robinhood

    Stephanie Guild

    Chief Investment Officer, Robinhood

  • Umbreen Bhatti, CEO, Springboard Enterprises

    Umbreen Bhatti

    CEO, Springboard Enterprises

  • Veronica Mendoza

    Veronica Mendoza

    VP of Growth Marketing, Betterment

THE VENUE

SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
401 VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

​The most TRUSTED VOICE IN FINTECH meets the industry’s
Most POWERFUL DECISION MAKERS.

SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 1ST 2026

SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
401 VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

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