Mexico
Mexico has established itself as the 2nd largest Latin American Fintech Ecosystem with over 441 startups by 2020, an annual growth of 23%. The Fintech ecosystem in Mexico continues to evolve. The country's financial structure is starting to show disruption in different areas, such as Insurtech, payment & remittances, enterprise technologies for financial institutions, and financial management solutions. Fintech innovators need guidance and knowledge from more developed and inclusive financial services and insurance companies looking to partner.
Financial transformation represents an excellent opportunity for the country and foreign investment. Furthermore, being the gateway for fintech innovation across Latin America makes our Mexico community the right place to create positive impact in the region.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Sofia Gamboa De La Parra
As Community Partner of FinTech Connector Mexico and a true believer in the power of strong valuable fintech communities, I have worked to launch new initiatives in the country to position FinTech Connector as an ally for the Mexican Fintech ecosystem.
I am interested in encouraging the industry to embrace financial inclusion in LATAM. Also, I am interested in attracting financial institutions, tech companies, fintech/blockchain organizations, and universities to join our global Fintech member platform.
Over the past 5 years, I have been working with different FinTech and EdTech initiatives and helping to launch some tech companies in the country. Prior to that, I used to work for public and private finance sectors in Mexico, with more than 15 years of experience, in areas of fintech, finance and strategic planning in Executive and C-Level positions. I also participated as a member of the Board of Advisors of two corporate groups in areas such as implementation of standards & processes, and financial planning & analysis.
I studied International Relations and have an MBA from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education & EGADE Business School, I also have a Certificate of Fintech & Future Commerce from MIT. Additionally, I have done several coursers in finance such as International Finance & Banking, Diploma in Executive Improvement in Financial Analysis and Planning, and Digital Currencies.
I have strong international experience in countries such as Switzerland, Canada, Argentina, and China.
I am a member of the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF), where I participate in three committees: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Competitiveness. I am also a member of 100 Women in Finance and a Community Member at Singularity University. Lastly, I was a Mentor & Judge at Mass Challenge.
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