Dan Allred
MD, Fintech HSBC
Dan Allred is Fintech leader and Managing Director for Fintech Banking within the Innovation Banking group at HSBC, a $3 trillion asset bank purpose built for cross-border commerce. He is also a Board Member for FS Vector, a PE-backed company that partners with Fintech companies and Financial Services firms to navigate challenging regulatory and compliance matters. He has also served as an Advisor for Fintech companies like Modern Treasury, a VC-backed programmatic money movement platform for tech companies and partner banks. Previously, he was CEO of the North American business for Liquidity Group, a VC-backed global Fintech company whose machine learning software platform provides algorithmic underwriting and portfolio management solutions for asset managers and lenders. Prior to these roles, he spent 20+ years with Silicon Valley Bank as a group manager leading from the front by directly engaging the most influential clients, prospects, and investors in the market. He held several leadership positions at SVB, including Sr. Market Manager and Head of the US Fintech team where his team banked 72% of the Forbes Fintech 50.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Tackling Limited Funding and Plunging Valuations With Investors and Founders
The venture market is presenting new challenges for entrepreneurs and investors, particularly in navigating down rounds and managing market valuation issues. In this session, we will discuss the impact of changing dynamics on startups and investment strategies, including identifying startups that build sustainable businesses, the evolution of the venture market, and the current state and future trends of the fintech ecosystem. Join this panel to gain insights and strategies to successfully navigate the shifting landscape of funding and valuation, and learn how to position your business or investments for long-term success.
Wednesday 12 March 09:15 - 09:55 Hall C - Expo
Financing Fintech’s Future
The venture market is presenting new challenges for entrepreneurs and investors, particularly in navigating down rounds and managing market valuation issues. In this session, we will discuss the impact of changing dynamics on startups and investment strategies, including identifying startups that build sustainable businesses, the evolution of the venture market, and the current state and future trends of the fintech ecosystem. Join this panel to gain insights and strategies to successfully navigate the shifting landscape of funding and valuation, and learn how to position your business or investments for long-term success.
Hall C - Expo US/Pacific