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AI is shaking up finance... are banks ready? At Davos 2025, one thing became clear: AI-powered financial agents are here to stay. But the big question is—who’s really in control? 🎙️ Innovation. Connected – World Economic Forum Davos 2025 Edition Episode 7:The AI gold rush: Who will control the future of money? Links waiting for you in the first comment 🚀 We spoke with Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance at Citi (and author of Future Money: Fintech, AI, and Web3 📖) to unpack: 🤖 Will AI be managing our money better than we can? 🏦 Banks vs. Big Tech—Will we trust Apple or Google more than our bank? ⚡ Web3’s comeback?—What happens when AI and crypto finally make sense together? 🚀 The ‘Do It For Me’ Economy—Because let’s be real, who actually enjoys dealing with finances? 🔮 “We’re all getting a digital Jarvis. The question is: who do we trust to build it?” If you’re curious about where finance is heading, you won’t want to miss this one. Don’t forget to subscribe on our channels to stay updated with the latest insights and never miss anything! ❤️ Maximilian Plank Michèle Richner Andreas Iten

🚀 LAST CHANCE! The window is closing fast! Are you ready to scale, innovate, and dominate in Web3? The XRPL Accelerator Launch Program is your gateway to: 🔥 Expert mentorship & hands-on guidance 🌍 Exclusive investor & industry connections 💥 A fast-tracked path to growth & success ‼️ Don’t wait. Your breakthrough starts here! ⏳ Deadline: 28 February 2025 👉🏼 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gMckYXj8 ❓ Have questions? Book a call with our team:  Jorden Tan https://lnkd.in/gxppX-AU, Irwin Lim https://lnkd.in/gN3ByZte #XRPLAccelerator #Web3 #Innovation #Startups #XRPL #Web3Innovation #Blockchain #Entrepreneurship

Breakthrough science doesn’t always lead to breakthrough businesses. A founder spends years in the lab, pushing the boundaries of healthtech, medtech, and biotech. They develop something game-changing—a technology that could transform patient outcomes, streamline healthcare systems, or even save lives. But then comes the hardest part: getting it to market. At Davos, Maximilian Plank Plank, Venture Partner at Tenity, sat down with Mark Goldstone, Partner at Eckuity Capital, to unpack the commercialization challenge that so many health startups face. 🎙️ Innovation. Connected – World Economic Forum Davos 2025 Edition Episode 13 : From innovation to exit: How VCs scale Healthcare startups Links waiting for you in the first comment 🚀 Mark has seen it all—from brilliant innovations that scaled into billion-dollar businesses to those that never made it past Series A. In this episode he shares: 📌 Why so many health startups struggle to commercialize their innovations 📌 What separates the founders who scale from those who stall 📌 How AI and data are reshaping the future of healthcare investments Science alone isn’t enough commercial strategy is key. And for investors like Mark, the startups that understand this from day one are the ones that win. Don’t forget to subscribe on our channels to stay updated with the latest insights and never miss anything! ❤️ Michèle Richner Andreas Iten

What started as an attempt to ride the speculation wave quickly turned into a deep dive into the real power of blockchain and AI. That’s how Konrad Merino, part of the leadership team at NEAR Foundation, describes his first steps into blockchain and now, he's working to build a user-owned internet. 🎙️ Innovation. Connected – World Economic Forum Davos 2025 Edition Episode 12: Beyond speculation: How Blockchain and AI are reshaping finance Link waiting for you in the FIRST comment 🚀 In this episode of Innovation Connected, Maximilian Plank meets Konrad at World Economic Forum in Davos to unpack: 🔹 How AI and blockchain are merging to shape the internet of tomorrow 🔹 The biggest shifts in Web3 since his transition from investment banking 🔹 What true adoption looks like—beyond the hype, beyond the numbers And of course, the geopolitical chess game shaping the industry. With crypto making a comeback in the U.S., Asia leading on fintech innovation, and jurisdictions competing for dominance—where does Switzerland and the broader Web3 ecosystem stand? If you want raw insights, sharp takes, and a glimpse into the future of AI-powered blockchain, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe on our channels to stay updated with the latest insights and never miss anything! ❤️ Michèle Richner Andreas Iten

📢 Fintech founders, your next big opportunity is here! The Visa Innovation Program Europe 2025 calls for fintech founders looking to scale, form strategic partnerships, and tap into Program Partners’s global network! 🌍 Join the Global Online Meetup on February 25 and: ✅ Get insights from past program alumni on scaling their fintechs ✅ Learn how to leverage Visa’s network of banks, payment providers, and investors ✅ Understand the 2025 focus areas: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Next-gen payment experiences - Embedded Finance and Commerce Empowerment - Money Movement Flows - Sustainable and Inclusive Future 📅 Date: February 25, 2025 📍 Location: Online 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dSxE8E_i 💡 Still haven’t applied? Time is running out! Final deadline: February 28, 2025 🔗 Read the blog & apply today: https://lnkd.in/dWWsqpqF 🚀 Let’s build the future of fintech together! Visa | Tenity (prev. Hackquarters) | Finnovating | Fintech Solutions | Fintech District #VisaInnovationProgramEurope #Fintech #Startup #Scaleup #Payments #AI

We’ve all seen it. A big corporate announces their new innovation initiative. A sleek lab, a hackathon, maybe even a corporate VC fund. But what really changes? Too often, these efforts are just box-ticking exercises—things that look innovative but don’t actually drive transformation. That’s exactly what Maximilian Plank from Tenity and Alex Manson from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered break down in this new episode. 🎙️ Innovation. Connected – World Economic Forum Davos 2025 Edition Episode 11: Why CVCs fail – And what it takes to build the next generation of finance YouTube → https://lnkd.in/dT8T9HrP Alex has been on both sides of the table—first as a banker, then as a venture builder. He’s seen firsthand why traditional innovation efforts fail inside large financial institutions. Instead of playing the same game, SC Ventures took a different path, proving that real innovation means building, not just brainstorming. 📍 Key moments to listen to: 🔹 3:21 – Why corporate VCs fail before they even start 🔹 5:12 – Why innovation labs are just theater 🔹 10:57 – The venture-building mindset 🔹 33:32 – Where fintech innovation is really happening This isn’t just another fintech podcast it’s an inside look at how financial services can reinvent themselves for real. Don’t forget to subscribe on our channels to stay updated with the latest insights and never miss anything! ❤️ Michèle Richner Andreas Iten

🚀 Workup4Future VC Day was all about connections, opportunities, and growth! 🌍✨   We brought together Workup İş Bankası startups and leading VCs for a dynamic exchange of ideas. The day kicked off with inspiring opening speeches from Seçil Demir Kahraman, Derya Yavuz and İlayda Bahadıroğlu. Then, it was time for speed meetings! ⏳🚀 Startups had 10 minutes to pitch, connect, and explore investment opportunities with VCs. Cognitiwe CorpoWid - Digital Accessibility Solutions ecording KFOBIX Rotamat Zoi Environmental Technologies Qavis   🔥 Innovation meets investment, and the future looks bright!   #Workup4Future #VCday

Money runs the world, but why are women still fighting for a fair share? Our latest Tenity podcast from Innovation. Connected serie from the World Economic Forum takes on the 2% VC funding gap, the power shift in wealth, and what needs to change—now. The good news? Change is happening. The bad news? It’s not happening fast enough. So, we chose to speak with two powerhouse women who are driving the shift in finance and entrepreneurship. 💪🏼 Emma Wheeler – Head of Women’s Wealth Program at UBS 💪🏼 Ana Mahony – Founder & CEO of Addition Wealth 🎙️ Innovation. Connected – World Economic Forum Davos 2025 Edition Episode 6: Women, wealth & what’s next: The real investment shift https://lnkd.in/dhYad6Qs 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ Women approach wealth differently—think life stages, values, and impact-driven investments. ✅ Only 2% of VC funding goes to female founders. Yeah, we’re side-eyeing that too. 👀 ✅ The UBS Female Founders Program is breaking barriers and backing women-led startups. ✅ Women now control 35% of private investable wealth—and that number is climbing. 🔥 Quotes that hit hard: 💬 “It’s not about fixing the women, it’s about fixing the industry.” – Emma Wheeler, UBS 💬 “The traditional financial model is static—it doesn’t work for everyone.” – Ana Mahony, Addition Wealth You see? This is one episode you CANNOT miss! 💭 Increasing women's presence in tech, finance, and VC leads to better investments, stronger economies, and a future built on diverse perspectives. Don’t forget to subscribe on our channels to stay updated with the latest insights and never miss anything! ❤️ Maximilian Plank Michèle Richner Andreas Iten. Brigitta Gyoerfi, CFA Andrea Fritschi

More powerhouses join the #SwissHacks 2025 lineup! With our official call for applications live, we’re thrilled to introduce our Explorer, Community, and Media Partners—key players who will help make #SwissHacks 2025 an unparalleled innovation experience. ✨ Explorer Partner: SIX, Innovation Zurich 🌍 Community Partner: Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law, SwissDevJobs 📰 Media Partner: MoneyToday Stay tuned, more to come! These incredible organizations are fueling the energy of #SwissHacks 2025, supporting innovators, and amplifying groundbreaking ideas. Whether through exclusive insights, community-building, or media exposure, they play a crucial role in shaping the journey of our participants. #SwissHacks 2025, initiated by FIND Swiss Financial Innovation Desk and powered by Tenity, stands as the leading #Hackathon focused on financial innovation. A massive thank you to our partners for their commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation! 🙌🔥 Want to join #SwissHacks as a partner? There's still time! Contact Anna Spögler for more details and check https://lnkd.in/dsdZ6pDw to know more. 📢 Apply for your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dvaXGCg2 #SwissHacks #Innovation #Hackathon #Partnerships #FinancialInnovation Brigitta Gyoerfi, CFA Anna Spögler Vénusia Bertin Eva Selamlar-Leuthold Michèle Richner