BUILT FOR THIS.
Calling all high-performers
IT’S NEW YORK FINTECH WEEK 2026
wHERE LEADERS SET THE STANDard for what comes next.
JOIN US AS WE TRANSFORM OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEMS.
FOR YEARS, NEW YORK FINTECH WEEK HAS BROUGHT THE INDUSTRY ECOSYTEM TO THE FINANCIAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD WITH…
6000
ATTENDEES
FINSERV ORGANIZATIONS
65+
EVENTS
75+
VENTURE FUNDS
400+
FINTECHS
50+
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 NEW YORK FINTECH WEEK’S MAIN EVENT…
APRIL 29TH
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.
THE TOWN HALL BY SKYLIGHT
2 PENNSYVANIA PLAZA, NY 10121
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
MEDIA PARTNERS
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VALUE-DRIVEN CONTENT. expert-led discussions, exclusive insights, and actionable strategies designed to drive business growth, investment opportunities, and industry innovation.
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A Curated network of fintech founders, investors, and executives, creating an ideal environment for high-value connections, strategic partnerships, and industry-shaping conversations.
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Elevated experiences with thoughtfully designed spaces and seamless event flow, creating an atmosphere that inspires meaningful connections, engaging discussions, and high-impact collaborations.
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MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY. ENJOY world-class speaker faculty of visionary founders, top investors, and industry pioneers, that are driving the future of fintech.
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NYC OR NOWHERE. Capture the energy and influence of New York City, where top fintech leaders, investors, and founders from around the world connect to drive the global future of finance.
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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.
THE AGENDA
SPEAKER FACULTY
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Nicole Casperson
Founder & CEO, Fintech is Femme Media
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Ali Rathod-Papier
Partner, a16z
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Ashley Kiolbasa
CMO, Prove
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Delisha Grant
General Counsel, Addepar
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Denise Leonhard
CEO, Zelle
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Eli Corbett
VP, Deputy General Counsel, Affirm
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Erica Dorfman
Chief Financial Officer, Brex
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Flora Zhang
Risk, Analytics, AI, Brex
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Ida Liu
Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Private Bank
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Janelle Sallenave
Chief Operating Officer, Chime
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Julian Torres Gomez
CEO & Co-Founder, OnTop
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Karan Parekh
Head of Finance, Clay
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Kathryn Flynn
VP of Marketing, Zip
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Kay Koplovitz
Founder & Chair, Springboard Enterprises
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Laurel Taylor
Founder & CEO, Candidly
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Luan Cox
Founder & CEO, FinMkt
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Nicole Patterson
Head of Business Development, CleverTap
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Noline Matemara
FinTech Partner, Osborne Clarke
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Shanthi Shanmugam
Founder & CEO, Casap
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Sruthi Lanka
Chief Financial Officer, Public
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Stephanie Guild
Chief Investment Officer, Robinhood
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Umbreen Bhatti
CEO, Springboard Enterprises
THE VENUE
TOWN HALL
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…