The 189th PIFW “Investing Today in the Tech Pioneers of Tomorrow”, held on September 12, 2024, was a pivotal gathering for investment leaders. The event explored pioneering topics such as digital trust, the dynamics of investing in tech startups and strategies for nurturing potential unicorns.

1 - Regulatory Understanding and Compliance as a Growth Driver

Regulatory compliance remains a critical pillar for FinTech companies. Emanuel Pleitez, Co-Founder at East Los Capital in the US, underscores the importance of navigating the regulatory environment: "While FinTech was a major trend in 2020-2021, its growth moving forward hinges on understanding compliance. The FinTechs that truly innovate and grasp the financial services ecosystem will thrive in the coming years." This emphasis on regulatory technology helps companies manage compliance using technology to automate and simplify processes. 

2 - The Role of AI and Web3 in Shaping the Future of FinTech

The integration of AI and Web3 technologies marks a new phase in FinTech. Christian Farioli, CEO & Lecturer at ESD Growth Partners in the UAE, points out the significance of these technologies: "The hottest topics driving the growth of FinTech are Web3 and artificial intelligence. These technologies are attracting strong investor interest and they are positioned to continue revolutionizing the financial sector in 2024 and beyond." AI and Web3 are enhancing personalized financial services, improving security features and enabling DeFi models that challenge traditional banking methods. 

3 - Innovative Technologies at the Heart of FinTech Evolution

Innovation remains at the core of FinTech’s rapid development. Gustavo A. Montero, Founder & Chairman at Carter Capital in the UAE, captures this sentiment: "We are only at the beginning of FinTech's potential. New technologies are going to radically reshape the financial sector and the changes we’ve seen so far are just scratching the surface." Emerging technologies like blockchain, IoT and next-generation AI are driving more secure, efficient and accessible financial services, expanding the sector’s reach and capability.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our speakers for sharing their valuable insights at the forum:

Gustavo Antonio Monteiro
Jude Pereira
Christian Farioli
Emanuel Pleitez

We express our gratitude to the presenters for showcasing their investment opportunities at the event:

George Tziazas, Founder at Ascanio, Cyprus and his company revolutionizing mission-critical training in many industries

Sebastien Vaval, CEO at Outsourcebreeze, Canada and his groundbreaking AI platform helping students reach their full academic potential

Sheldon Benson, President at 1Web, Canada and his unique web3 project that promises to revolutionize the use of the digital dirham 

These insightful takes were shared during the 189th Private Investment Forum Worldwide. To have access to first-hand insights from top investment leaders, be sure to check our schedule and register for one of our upcoming events.