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Fintech Startup Weekend Zurich

by Fintechnews Switzerland September 7, 2015

The Fintech Startup Weekend Zurich: The FinTech Edition

Join the 1st FinTech Edition of Startup Weekend Switzerland and create a fintech startup in 54 hours.

What is FinTech ?
A contraction of “finance” and “technology” – it refers to companies that provide financial services through the engagement of technology.

Global investment in fintech ventures tripled to $12.21 billion in 2014 (source: Accenture). The digital revolution will reshape the financial industry in a near future.

What is FinTech Startup Weekend Zurich ?
A 54-hour event for developers, designers and entrepreneurs to hack on your latest fintech idea. You will be able to present your own concept and form a team around it or join forces with someone else. Over the weekend, you will be putting the foundations of a business case, designing and building a product prototype, testing your assumptions with a potential customers, and, on Sunday night, pitch the results of your weekend’s work to a panel of investors and industry titans from across banking, insurance and payments. What’s more, over the weekend, you will have access to over ten industry experts and mentors to help you bring your ideas to life.

Who is it for:
Anyone with a passion for fintech is welcome! If you’ve been toying with an idea, but need a final push to make it happen, if you are looking for ways to form a great team, or if you are simply excited to get involved with a fintech startup at its conceptualisation, this weekend is for you.