Lunch & Learn: Navigating Fintech’s Crossroads: Challenges, Opportunities & the AI Advantage
Fintech companies are navigating a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Interest rates are shifting, regulatory oversight is tightening, and venture investment remains subdued—but opportunities are still emerging. While late-stage capital is harder to secure, early-stage deals continue to move forward. At the same time, AI is proving to be a transformative force, driving efficiency in customer interactions, productivity, and finance-specific applications. For fintech leaders, the key challenge is clear: how to make smart spending decisions while maintaining growth and financial resilience.
This discussion will dive into the strategies fintech companies are using to manage burn, extend runway, and position themselves for long-term success. We’ll break down the latest shifts in VC funding, explore AI’s role in both broad and industry-specific applications, and examine the financial tools shaping the next phase of growth. Topics will include spend management, venture debt, embedded payments, and the evolving CFO tech stack.
Join top fintech operators, investors, and founders as we unpack where the market is headed, how companies are adapting to shifting investor priorities, and what role AI will play in defining the future of financial technology.
Wednesday 12 March 1:00 AM - 1:40 AM Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Fintech companies are navigating a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Interest rates are shifting, regulatory oversight is tightening, and venture investment remains subdued—but opportunities are still emerging. While late-stage capital is harder to secure, early-stage deals continue to move forward. At the same time, AI is proving to be a transformative force, driving efficiency in customer interactions, productivity, and finance-specific applications. For fintech leaders, the key challenge is clear: how to make smart spending decisions while maintaining growth and financial resilience.
This discussion will dive into the strategies fintech companies are using to manage burn, extend runway, and position themselves for long-term success. We’ll break down the latest shifts in VC funding, explore AI’s role in both broad and industry-specific applications, and examine the financial tools shaping the next phase of growth. Topics will include spend management, venture debt, embedded payments, and the evolving CFO tech stack.
Join top fintech operators, investors, and founders as we unpack where the market is headed, how companies are adapting to shifting investor priorities, and what role AI will play in defining the future of financial technology.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/Pacific
Moderator
CEO, Beyond the Arc
Speakers
Managing Director, Silicon Valley Bank
Head of Global Product Sales & Delivery, SVB, a Division of First Citizens Bank
