Ken Kruszka
Managing Director Something FINteresting
Ken is a FinTech and Payments pioneer, who holds the distinction of being the first person to send $1 around the world by mobile transfer. In his career, Ken has launched: the first mobile remittances service in the US, the first global mobile bank account, the first neobank for immigrants in the US, and the first decoupled business payments smart switch.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: How to Prepare Fintechs For the New Era of Bank Partnerships
With increasing pressures on banks and financial institutions to innovate and build in-house, forming successful partnerships with these regulated entities is becoming more challenging. In this session, we will discuss strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with fintechs, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring for partnership health. Join this panel to learn actionable strategies for preparing fintech-bank partnerships, with a specific focus on understanding what banks need and expect. These experts will share insights and best practices to help fintechs navigate the complexities of collaborating with banks and FIs, ensuring long-term collaboration and maximizing commercialization opportunities.
Tuesday 11 March 10:00 - 10:40 Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Building Financial Services to Endure
With increasing pressures on banks and financial institutions to innovate and build in-house, forming successful partnerships with these regulated entities is becoming more challenging. In this session, we will discuss strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with fintechs, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring for partnership health. Join this panel to learn actionable strategies for preparing fintech-bank partnerships, with a specific focus on understanding what banks need and expect. These experts will share insights and best practices to help fintechs navigate the complexities of collaborating with banks and FIs, ensuring long-term collaboration and maximizing commercialization opportunities.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/Pacific
