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Executive Summary:

FinTech, in its very nature, embodies change in the face of a traditional, monolithic industry. It has been proven, time and again, by pioneering FinTech companies that a one-size-fits-all approach to financial services does not in fact serve all adequately. At the heart of FinTech lies a constant evolution in business models and the technology underpinning these innovations. Artificial intelligence as well as Crypto / Blockchain technologies both have the potential for wide-scale advancements in the way consumers and businesses interact with the financial world, while also upending the bedrock of our financial institutions. With such great power of change, diversity of thought in our industry is not a nice-to-have, but a necessity. Creating a financial ecosystem of the future that serves all requires participation and inclusion from each facet of our society.

For this report, we interviewed a select group of female leaders and change-makers that are ushering in a new era of FinTech innovation through their work surrounding AI and Crypto / Blockchain technologies. We asked this group about the benefits and opportunities these technologies pose for the financial services industry as well as the risks and challenges that still exist and lie ahead. Further, they share guidance on leadership in the tech and startup world, stories from their career journeys and offer actionable advice for empowering more women to jump head-first into this new era of FinTech.