​#140 Raid the Fridge- Open Banking, Open Finance and Smart Data: UK insights for Southeast Asia

​In partnership with the British Embassy Manila for the UK-SEA Tech Week, we’re bringing in Open Data Institute’s Head of Consultancy, Josh D’Addario, to shed light on Open Banking’s evolution to expand to Open Finance and Smart Data applications. 

​He will also share insights on how collaboration and innovation through Open Finance can drive inclusive and sustainable growth for the UK and Southeast Asia.

​Who should attend?

• ​Entrepreneurs

• ​Startup founders

• ​Investors

• ​Corporates

​Program Flow:

​5:00 PM Doors are open to guests; networking and raiding the Kickstart Fridge begin!

​7:30 PM Start of Program: Welcome Remarks by the FridgeMaster

​7:35 PM Start of Talk/Presentation

​8:35 PM End of Program: Closing Remarks; Networking resumes

​10:00 PM End of Raid The Fridge

​About the speaker:

​Josh D'Addario is the Head of Consultancy at the ODI. He oversees the ODI’s advisory work for data initiatives and institutions and leads a highly skilled team of consultants. His role involves providing consulting and advisory services to public and private sector organisations in line with the ODI’s values and mission, and delivering programmes where the ODI takes a leading role.

​Previously, Josh had been in data and technology consulting at the ODI, as well as at leading research and consulting firm Gartner. His career has focused on increasing access to data held in the private sector, including finance and energy, and improving city data ecosystems to enhance public services and tackle societal challenges such as the climate crisis.

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About The Organizer
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​Kickstart Ventures owns and organizes Raid The Fridge, the longest-running monthly startup networking and learning mixer for the Philippine startup community of founders, investors, and entrepreneur-enabling organizations since August 2012.

​Driven by its vision to shape a better future, Kickstart Ventures invests in tech startups that solve real-world problems through sustainable and holistic innovation. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, Kickstart Ventures is the largest corporate venture capital firm in the Philippines with over 65 investments globally led by 130+ founders. The company also advises the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation (ACTIVE) Fund, the largest venture capital fund to come out of the Philippines.