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Thoroughly enjoyed the conversation on “Modernization in Banking” and where and how Fintechs play a role. Thank you Jimmy Yang and Xiaochen Z. for the great dialogue. 1871 set up a thoughtfully curated immersive week for the Fintech accelerator program. Impressive group of Founders and look forward to continued discussions. #Fintech #Banking #AI

Chicago snow was a treat while learning from the fintech ecosystem at 1871--incredible progress making blockchain, payments, and wealth approachable and friendlier. Excited by all the work the team Giving Docs has accomplished to bring donations from the Great Wealth Transfer to colleges, churches, and charities. Building a legacy has never been easier. Thanks to Xiaochen Z. and all the incredible folks at 1871 for making it a productive and memorable week, we'll see you back in January!

As we finish Day 4 of Immersive Week 2 at the FinTech Innovation Lab, I've been thinking about everything we've learned. - Tuesday Evening we hosted a Career Connect networking event at 1871 organized by Jessica Prath - Wednesday morning led off with a site visit at Morningstar Headquarters After that we hosted a workshop session: "Blockchain & Payments: Unlocking New FinTech Opportunities" featuring: Gabriella Kusz (Head of Strategy, BlockFills) Abdul Al Ali (Web3 Investor, Decasonic) Xiaochen Z. (CEO, FinTech4Good) Wednesday evening closed out with aTechPulse Event: "Next-Gen FinTech Investing" featuring Joey Alfieri, Senior Analyst, TechNexus Venture Collaborative and Glenn Borok – Vice President, Jump Capital - And FINALLY today, this morning we had a chance to kick things off with the second part of our Corporate Innovation Series (Part II) Moderated by Stephanie Miller (Chief Experience Officer, 1871) Jorie Sax (Head of Innovation Lab, United Airlines) Andrew Harrison (Head of Emerging Partnerships and Innovation Fund, BMO) Rob Gillis (VP - Head of Corporate Ventures, Discover Financial Services) And lastly this afternoon we hosted two workshops: 1. Revolutionizing Banking with Emerging Technologies featuring Jimmy Yang from CIBC Asad Hussain from EY-Parthenon and Xiaochen Zhang from FinTech4Good. 2. Implementing Effective GTM Strategies for Fintech Growth featuring Brij Shah from Bonterra Inc, Jonathan Pipek ?? from Blue Manta Consulting, Jonathan Williams from West Monroe and Xiaochen Zhang from FinTech4Good. And another round of FinTech Lightning Talks as well (back by popular demand)! Key Takeaways from This Week: 1. The Importance of Partnerships: Working together, both within organizations and between startups and established companies, is crucial for driving innovation and filling knowledge gaps. 2. AI is Changing Banking: Artificial intelligence is leading the way in banking innovation. Industry leaders are looking for AI solutions to improve services and efficiency. 3. Compliance and Regulation Drive Innovation Too: Understanding and following regulations isn't just necessary—it's also inspiring new ideas and solutions. Compliance challenges are pushing companies to innovate in how they meet regulatory demands, leading to better and more creative services. 4. Chicago Has a Broad and Deep Fintech Ecosystem: Chicago has a deep history and rich network of startups, established firms, investors, and mentors working across all verticals of fintech. #FinTech #Innovation #StartupLife #1871Chicago

We are very excited to welcome Xiaochen Z. as a speaker at the "AI & Central Banking" Conference 2024 (Online, 10-11 December). Xiaochen is the Executive Director & Chief AI Officer of AI 2030, where he drives initiatives to harness AI's transformative power for the benefit of humanity while mitigating its potential risks. As CEO of FinTech4Good, he leads a global network that collaborates with startups, corporates, and investors to create, scale, and invest in sustainable and inclusive ventures. Over the past 20 years, Xiaochen has excelled as a technology leader, go-to-market strategist, and impact investor. He has successfully launched new offerings, entered global markets, and built impactful collaborations with leading organizations like the United Nations, World Bank Group and other impact organizations. His work has empowered public and private sectors to build data-driven, technology-enabled, and human-centered economies that are just, inclusive, and sustainable for the future. At the AI-CB conference, experts will explain the fundamental aspects of AI and examine the role AI may play in central banking. They will explore both the risks associated with AI and the opportunities it presents. Join us online on 10-11 December to take part in this conversation! For more information and to register, please visit www.ai-cb.org. #AI #CentralBanking #ai #centralbank #centralbanking #artificialintelligence #fintech #currency #payments

?? Excited to announce an exclusive session at the 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab on Revolutionizing Banking with Emerging Technologies! ?? This private event will feature incredible insights from our esteemed speakers: Asad Hussain, Senior Director, EY-Parthenon Daniel Muller, Founder & CEO, Aeropay Jimmy Yang, Chief Risk Analytics and Infrastructure Officer, CIBC US.S. Event date: Nov. 21, 2024 AI 2030 FinTech4Good Xiaochen Z. leads this impactful discussion! This session is exclusively for the 47 startups in our current cohort—what an opportunity to gain insider knowledge and explore the future of fintech innovation. ???? A huge thank you to our amazing speakers for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next wave of fintech disruptors! ?? #FinTechInnovation #Blockchain #Payments #1871Chicago #FinTechLeaders #ai2030 #fintech4good #fintech #thefutureofai #AIXWeb3 #PaloAltoSummit #Blockchain #AI #Web3 #Innovation #ResponsibleAI #FutureTech #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #ethicalai #banking #emergingtechnologies ?? Stay Connected & Engaged: ?????????LinkedIn Group: https://lnkd.in/e_CrPkc ?????????AI 2030 Summit Series: https://www.ai2030.org/ ?????????Join the Movement: https://lnkd.in/gN5PcC ?????????Women in AI Leadership Nominations: https://lnkd.in/g_hMXgKw

?? Excited to announce an exclusive session at the 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab on Blockchain and Payments: Unlocking New Fintech Opportunities! ?? This private event will feature incredible insights from our esteemed speakers: Grzegorz Labuz, Head of Gaming and NFTs, Polygon Labs Gabriella Kusz, Head of Strategy, BlockFills Kathy Tong, Quantitative Venture Investor, Decasonic Event date: Nov. 19, 2024 AI 2030 FinTech4Good Xiaochen Z. leads this impactful discussion! This session is exclusively for the 47 startups in our current cohort—what an opportunity to gain insider knowledge and explore the future of fintech innovation. ???? A huge thank you to our amazing speakers for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next wave of fintech disruptors! ?? #FinTechInnovation #Blockchain #Payments #1871Chicago #FinTechLeaders #ai2030 #fintech4good #fintech #thefutureofai #AIXWeb3 #PaloAltoSummit #Blockchain #AI #Web3 #Innovation #ResponsibleAI #FutureTech #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #ethicalai ?? Stay Connected & Engaged: ?????????LinkedIn Group: https://lnkd.in/e_CrPkc ?????????AI 2030 Summit Series: https://www.ai2030.org/ ?????????Join the Movement: https://lnkd.in/gN5PcC ?????????Women in AI Leadership Nominations: https://lnkd.in/g_hMXgKw

Calling for AI 2030 and FinTech4Good community members to join the amazing 1871 Fintech Innovation Lab Immersive Week program next week!

Join us at the Tech Pulse 2030: Funding the Next Generation of Fintech Solutions on Nov 20,2024 at 1871 The Session?is a deep dive into the latest trends shaping fintech investment. This session covers key strategies for engaging venture capitalists, insights into the due diligence process, and showcases successful case studies from leading investors. Host:?Xiaochen Z., CEO, FinTech4Good; Chief Responsible AI Officer, AI 2030 Speakers Joey Alfieri, Senior Analyst, TechNexus Venture Collaborative Haris Khurshid, MBA, Venture Partner, NextGen Venture Partners RSVP here: https://lu.ma/yeh1ejk2 #ai2030 #thefutureofai #fintech4good #AIXWeb3 #PaloAltoSummit #Blockchain #AI #Web3 #Innovation #AI2030 #ResponsibleAI #FutureTech #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #ethicalai ?? Stay Connected & Engaged: ?????????LinkedIn Group: https://lnkd.in/e_CrPkc ?????????AI 2030 Summit Series: https://www.ai2030.org/ ?????????Join the Movement: https://lnkd.in/gN5PcC ?????????Women in AI Leadership Nominations: https://lnkd.in/g_hMXgKw

?? AI 2030 Evangelist Digest Issue 012- October 28-October 03, 2024 by Kate Shcheglova-Goldfinch! ?? In this issue, you'll find the AI4Future newsletter prepared by Kate Shcheglova-Goldfinch, MSc MBA, an AI 2030 Evangelist. ??Key updates:This week saw key developments signaling AI's maturity, especially in regulation. Notably, AI's environmental impact gained attention, as research highlighted millions of tonnes of potential e-waste from generative AI by decade’s end. Google introduced SynthID to watermark AI-generated content, enhancing detection. Search functions advanced, with Meta and ChatGPT reducing reliance on traditional engines. Additionally, the Biden-Harris administration reviewed a year of progress in managing AI risks and fostering innovation. Join AI 2030 Summit - Responsible AI Leaders Forum on December 18, 2024 Click here: https://lnkd.in/gxvbKStx #AI2030 #ResponsibleAI #Innovation #EthicalAI #AICommunity #AILeadership #FutureOfAI #AI2030Evangelist #fintech4good #ai4future Xiaochen Z. FinTech4Good AI 2030 Summit #aiforgood THE ORIGINAL LINK OF THIS NEWSLETTER: https://lnkd.in/gadmbWBE ?? Stay Connected & Engaged: Join our LinkedIn Group: https://lnkd.in/e_CrPkc Don't miss out on our AI 2030 Summit Series: https://www.ai2030.org/ Sponsor our Summits, click here: https://lnkd.in/gNvxHXdJ Join the Movement: Become a Member of AI2030: https://lnkd.in/gN5PcCUc Nominate candidates for Women in AI Leadership Award: https://lnkd.in/dfehPv4C