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
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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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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.
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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.
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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Anusha Henstock
VP of Global Marketplaces & Shipping, PayPal
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Ashley Kiolbasa
CMO, Prove
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Delisha Grant
General Counsel, Addepar
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Denise Leonhard
GM, 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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Ophelia Snyder
Cofounder, 21Shares
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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
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Veronica Mendoza
VP of Growth Marketing, Betterment
THE VENUE
SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
401 VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…