Trends in Fintech, Insurance, Blockchain: Panel Discussions and Pitching
About the event.
In 2023, an international online event brought together the most promising startups in fintech, insurtech, and blockchain with leading global investors, corporate executives, and venture funds.
The format included:
- Startup Competition — individual pitching sessions in breakout rooms, where carefully selected startups presented their projects and received direct feedback.
- Investors Panel Discussion — a panel discussion on key trends and strategies in financial technologies, insurance, and blockchain.
Trends in Fintech, Insurance, Blockchain: panel discussions and pitching was an international platform where innovation shaped the future of financial services, insurance, and digital assets. The event gave startups an opportunity to showcase their solutions on a global stage, while investors discovered new growth opportunities in rapidly evolving industries.
Our mission is to define the future of global financial and insurance markets by creating real deals and long-term partnerships.
The objectives of the event were:
- Supporting entrepreneurs who are setting new standards in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
- Building an international dialogue between startups, venture funds, and corporations.
- Facilitating deals that deliver value today and determine the direction of tomorrow’s industry.
Each project underwent a rigorous multi-stage selection process. Submissions were evaluated across eight key criteria:
- Innovation & Disruption — the ability of the technology to transform markets and set new standards.
- Scalability & Market Fit — growth potential and relevance to global markets.
- Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of the model and monetization strategy.
- Team & Leadership — expertise, experience, and leadership capabilities of the team.
- Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of the technological solution.
- Impact & Sustainability — long-term value creation and contribution to the ESG agenda.
- Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of delivery and strategic direction.
- Regulatory Readiness — compliance with regulatory frameworks and scalability in highly regulated industries.
- Next Generation Fintech: embedded finance, open banking, super-app ecosystems.
- Insurtech transformation: digital brokers, AI-driven risk assessment, personalized insurance solutions.
- Blockchain adoption: tokenization of assets, DeFi infrastructure, real-world applications.
- Sustainable Finance & ESG: how investment priorities align with long-term sustainability.
- Global Capital Flows: shifting investor priorities across the US, Europe, Israel, and Asia.
Speakers & jury.
Adrian Mendoza
General Partner, Mendoza Ventures. Specializes in early-stage investments (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A) within the cybersecurity, FinTech, and AI sectors
Katya Kohen
Managing Partner, 13 Ventures. Seasoned entrepreneur and VC investor based in New York, with a background in regulatory requirements, blockchain, and business strategy
Xavier Segura
Managing Partner, Tessera Venture Partners. Invests in early-stage data, fintech, and blockchain startups
Gilad Engel
Partner, Target Global. Business development expert, angel investor with multiple successful exits
Elisabeth von Lichem
Investor, Acton Capital. Invests in scalable and defendable business models in Europe and North America
Jason Miles
Managing Director, VFS Innovation Ventures / iLabX Fund (Volvo). Over 25 years of experience executing capital structure strategies for global private and public companies
Boris Batin
Co-Founder & CEO, ID Finance. Leads marketing and client acquisition, finance and funding
Gustav Gorecki
Chief Innovation Officer, Storebrand. Expert in business development, entrepreneurship, technology and management in Scandinavia
Chris Fisher
Operating Partner, Click Ventures. Expert in global investments and IPOs
Lisha Bell
Deal Flow Lead, Pipeline Angels. Dedicated advocate passionate about creating positive change, specifically focused on helping Women of Color raise capital and build wealth
Tatiana Borodavkina
CFO with extensive international leadership experience driving growth and financial strategy across AI, AdTech, FinTech, iGaming, and other highly regulated digital industries
Artem Nikonov
Founder, Cashsplash. Independent trader, investor, entrepreneur, developer of risk and money management systems, and author of scientific articles
Yevhenii Shcherbina
Engineer and architect specializing in decentralized systems. Designs next-generation blockchain and Lightning Network solutions that empower users, protect privacy, and enable new forms of digital economy. Passionate about transforming emerging technologies into scalable, impactful platforms.
Dykhanov Stanislav
Entrepreneur and technology leader, Co-Founder & CEO – Adart Agency. Proven track record in digital transformation, performance marketing, and building scalable business structures across global markets.
Konstantin Kliatvin
Investor & entrepreneur in strategic investments. Specializes in direct and venture investments, applying AI-driven risk analysis, data-based screening, and capital syndication to strategic projects in the real sector. Known for leading investments in socially significant initiatives and for introducing innovative, technology-driven approaches that set new standards in asset evaluation and growth strategies.
Mariana Tataryn
Manager, Deloitte USA. Advisor for AI and deep-tech ventures. Expert in digital finance transformation, enterprise platforms, and data governance.
Natallia Kolivoshko
Natallia Kalivoshka is a software engineering expert specializing in financial technologies, enterprise banking systems, and large-scale distributed platforms. As Chief Development Engineer at Gazprombank, she contributed to strategic digital initiatives, including the Digital Ruble program, and brings expertise in fintech infrastructure, system integration, reliability, and innovation assessment.
Winners.
Best Startup
William Szamosszegi
Sazmining Inc.
Best Business Model
Ali Nalbant
Arf
Best Product
Christian Kronseder
ALLINDEX
What participants said.
This competition gathers the most diverse and innovative fintech and blockchain projects I’ve seen in years.
Christopher Fisher
Click Ventures
An unparalleled platform for deal-making and strategic connections.
Adrian Mendoza
Mendoza Ventures
A first-class event that showcased cutting-edge fintech and insurtech innovations, while creating a genuine dialogue between founders and investors.
Katya Kohen
13 Ventures
Partners.
General partner and co-organiser
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