EVOLUTION OF ANNA MONEY & THE FUTURE OF UK FINTECH
Business Talk, Case Study & Networking: Evolution of Anna Money & the Future of UK Fintech
Date: 19th November 2024
Time: 6.30 - 10 PM
Location: Eurasian Startup Hub, Unit 9 - Leather Market, London, UK, SE1 3ER
Language: Russian
Join us on 19 November 2024 for an insightful business talk and networking opportunity with Boris Diakonov, co-founder of the innovative fintech startup ANNA MONEY and Slava Akulov - Head of Business Tools. Learn from the experiences of these seasoned fintech entrepreneur and explore the current and future trends shaping the British fintech ecosystem.
Anna Money is a smart service designed for businesses, providing a streamlined approach to financial and tax management—truly living up to its motto: Absolutely No-Nonsense Admin. By 2024, Anna Money has successfully attracted over 100,000 users across the UK and was named in Bloomberg's top 25 innovative startups to watch.
Founded in 2017 by Eduard Panteleev and Boris Diakonov, Anna Money builds on the duo's impressive track record, including the launch of Russia's first digital bank for entrepreneurs - "Tochka".
The talk will be moderated by Anna Sholina — co-founder of Love & Lust accelerator, EMERGE global tech conference, founder of Solyanka Agency — who will guide us through a thought-provoking discussion covering:
• The strategic rationale behind targeting the British market and how it contrasts with fintech development in Russia;
• Innovative creative and IT solutions that are driving the company’s scalability and user base expansion;
• The founders' bold decision to avoid external funding after the exit of Russian investors in 2022, and its current implications for the project
• The risks and opportunities present in the British fintech ecosystem;
• The transformative role of AI in fintech product development, regulatory compliance, and customer base growth.
Before and after the discussion, seize the opportunity to discuss your projects and network with 60+ startup founders, investors, and tech industry professionals.
Organiser: Community FOUNDERS' CONNECT - business & networking events every month in Russian and English language for London-based entrepreneurs & professionals.
Partners: Business communities — CIS Professionals, Konnekt, and Eurasian Startup Hub.
AGENDA:
18.30 Doors open, networking session
19.30 Moderated business talk
20.30 Q&A session
21.00 Networking session
Appetizers, alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks are included in the ticket price.
EARLY BIRD tickets are available until November 15, 11:30 PM. Starting from November 16, ticket prices will be £32-£40 (with seated and standing options) to support event planning.
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