FinTech Germany Award’s Post

🎧 **New Episode Alert!** Join Alexandra Weck as she sits down with Sebastian Schaefer from TechQuartier on the FTGA Podcast. In our latest FinTech Germany Award Jury Podcast, we had an insightful conversation. As a key player in the fintech community, Sebastian shared his journey from being a behavioral economist and Japanologist to leading TechQuartier, a hub for fintech innovation in Frankfurt. He discussed the evolution of community building, the importance of addressing relevant industry trends, and the dynamic ecosystem at TechQuartier, which supports over 600 startups. Key takeaways include the importance of community, collaboration, and innovation in driving the fintech industry forward. Don’t miss out on Sebastian’s valuable insights now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eT-tFQ54 Sebastian has paved the way for many startups in Frankfurt and we wish him all the best for his new journey in for House of Finance & Tech Berlin! Thank you again Financial Times for enabling another episode. #FintechGermanyAwardJuryPodcast #TQ #FintechSuccess #DigitalInnovation #TalentDevelopment #FinancialInnovation #FTGA #Podcast

Welcome back Hans M. Mantell An entrepreneur and Managing Partner at FRED Executive Search, Hans brings over 20 years of headhunting experience in Digital & Technology within Financial Services and FinTech to our FTGA Jury. With a keen sense of digitalization trends and drivers, he shapes recruitment strategies for both candidates and clients. Hans started coding at 13, driven by his fascination with data, algorithms, and infrastructures. His expertise spans people & culture, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. We're excited to benefit from his insights and experience. Follow Fintech Germany Award for more updates on #FTGA2024!

Welcome back Alfred Schorno! A seasoned business angel and fintech investor, Alfred brings a wealth of experience to our FTGA Jury. Starting his career in 1978 at UBS, he spent 18 years in the foreign exchange department across Zurich, Geneva, New York, and Luxembourg. In 1996, he joined Commerzbank as Global Head of FX, leading the global sales and trading team from Frankfurt and serving on the executive committee of EBS Broking Services Ltd. London. Alfred later became COO of Commerzbank’s centralized portfolio management and research unit before joining 360Trading Networks in 2003. As Managing Partner and Global Head of Sales, he developed it into a leading multi-bank trading portal, later acquired by Deutsche Börse Group in 2015. Since 2018, Alfred has been an active business angel and investor, managing a family office. We're excited to have his expertise in fintech. Follow Fintech Germany Award for more updates on #FTGA2024!

👏 Roll up your sleeves to celebrate our esteemed FTGA Jury! More than 20 personalities with diverse backgrounds are diving into over 100 questionnaires to identify this year’s frontrunners in Germany’s fintech scene! Our distinguished Jury members, equipped with their vast experience and expertise, will meticulously dig into this year’s #longlist of startups and scaleups. In categories such as #SeedStage, #EarlyStage, #LateStage, #GrowthStage, and #InternationalFintech, they have excelled in identifying the leading players in Germany’s fintech sector. Their discerning insights are especially remarkable in highlighting unique contributions in #ArtificialIntelligence for #FTGA2024 A heartfelt thanks to our Jury members: Christian Storck Birte Sewing Nektarios Liolios Stephanie Wüst Isabelle Canu Dr.Franz von Metzler Aman Dogra Maria Pennanen Henning Zander Alex von Frankenberg Achim Oelgarth Michael Mellinghoff Dr. Lutz Raettig Sebastian Heinz Marco Di Sazio Stefan Kempf Mehrdad Piroozram Georgios Kargakis Hans M. Mantell Sebastian Schaefer Alexandra Weck Hubertus Väth Alfred Schorno and Dr. Nina-Luisa Siedler for their dedication and invaluable contributions. You rock 🚀

Welcome back Birte Sewing! With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, spanning both traditional companies and the fintech sector, Birte brings a wealth of knowledge to our FTGA Jury. As Principal and Fintech Lead at Altor Equity Partners, she oversees fintech activities, including insurtech and overarching financial services, in the DACH region. Birte's recent focus has been on growth and future issues in the context of digitization. She started her career began at McKinsey & Company, where she specialized in financial services. We're thrilled to have her vast expertise on board. Follow Fintech Germany Award for more updates on #FTGA2024 #Frankfurt #Berlin Altor Equity Partners

🎧 **New Episode Alert!** Join Alexandra Weck from the FinTech Germany Award as she sits down with Christian Storck, Global Head of Capital Markets and Innovation at Linklaters, on the FTGA Podcast. In this episode, Christian shares his unique journey from a lawyer in Heidelberg to a leader in legal tech and fintech innovation. Discover how Linklaters is pioneering digital solutions in capital markets and shaping a forward-thinking working culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Christian discusses the firm’s commitment to digitalization, the importance of continuous personal development, and their unique approach to retaining top talent. We delve into the latest trends in capital markets, the role of fintech in solving global challenges, and how digital innovation is reshaping the financial landscape. Christian also provides an insider look into the analytical and meticulous jury work for the Fintech Germany Award, highlighting the rigorous process of evaluating cutting-edge fintech startups. Christian’s insights are invaluable for bankers, fintech enthusiasts, and startup founders looking for cutting-edge inspiration and strategies. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with valuable lessons and inspiring stories! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZFcfpyJ Thank you again Financial Times for enabling another episode. (special thanks again to Soundhouse in Cologne for production) #FintechGermanyAwardJuryPodcast #Linklaters #FintechSuccess #DigitalInnovation #TalentDevelopment #FinancialInnovation #FTGA #Podcast

Welcome back Henning Zander! A dedicated member of our Jury of Fintech Germany Award for 4 years! As Head of the Start-up Programme at Aareal Bank AG, Henning has extensive experience towards fostering startup growth. He manages the Group's partner networks, partnerships, and strategic equity investments in startups, a role he has held for almost 7 years. Henning is also active in the venture capital sector as he serves on the Investor Advisory Board and the Investment Committee of PropTech1 Ventures, the first pan-European venture capital fund. We're excited to benefit from his experience in fostering startup growth. Follow Fintech Germany Award for more updates on #FTGA2024! #JuryMember #FintechGermanyAward #Germany Aareal Bank AG Henning Zander Yannick Jérôme Houdard

Congratulations to #FTGA2023 winner Climate X for this milestone! https://lnkd.in/eFWjY-E5 #fintech #ESG #FTGA

Welcome back! We extend our gratitude to @Aareal Bank AG for their unwavering support and sponsorship of #FTGA2024 ! The international property specialist headquartered in Wiesbaden has supported us for the fourth time in a row. Your committment to #FTGA helps to empower fintech entrepreneurs on their mission. Looking forward to collaborating. #FTGA2024 #FTGA #fintech Aareal Bank AG #bank

The Jury of Fintech Germany Award is very pleased to announce the #longlist of participating startups for #FTGA2024! The great number of, again, more than 100 participants this year, demonstrate the resilience of the sector despite all challenges. The FTGA Jury members will now zoom in to acknowledge excellence and winning work! Explore our full 2024 #longlist here: https://lnkd.in/d5Q24DRj and stay tuned❗ Supported by Aareal Bank AG aifinyo AG Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH Stadt Frankfurt am Main FRED Executive Search HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds linklatersgermany Bankhaus Metzler Partners Frankfurt Main Finance Allianz Accelerator Frankfurt GmbH AI Hub Frankfurt Barkow Consulting GmbH Berlin Finance Initiative Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Digital Hub Initiative FinTech Awards Italia F6S Fintech Ladies Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Soundhouse Tonproduktionen GmbH The Future Farm TechQuartier #awards #Germany #fintech #Longlist #FTGA #FintechInnovation #FintechStartups #Finance #Technology #Business #Disruption #Collaboration #B2C #B2B #FinanceCommunity #Event #Frankfurt #Berlin