New York, USA
New York City is positioned as a global leader in Fintech, drawing in the most prominent influencers, start-ups, and opportunities from around the world. The intersection between the hub of finance (Wall St) and the tech industry (Silicon Valley) where the tide is turning, has NYC coming out on top. This is where the leading FinTech accelerators are located, and best positioned to help startups, professionals, and thought leaders to thrive. FinTech Connector started in NYC in mid-2016 as a meetup group at Hurley’s Saloon . Read our story in the About page.
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Yamiz Bachkhaz
Yamiz Bachkhaz is a Community Partner who helps localize the FinTech Connector community of New York City. As an associate of Stifel, Nicolaus, Private Client Group his influence as Community Partner comes from continually exploring the Fintech space and having the creative freedom to cultivate unique events with world-class thought leaders & entrepreneurs and creating invaluable networking opportunities that bring together the highest-level caliber of professionals.
Through these events, relationships are built with financial institutions, technology companies, FinTech & blockchain organizations, CPA & law firms, and universities.
Together with all Community Partners, the network of Fintech communities became established, not only in New York City, but also around the globe so people everywhere can connect and collaborate on their Fintech ideas and cultivate those ideas into financial services innovations. Through the FinTech Connector, Yamiz supported startups by obtaining investments, advisors, strategic partners, and developing pilot programs.
Holding an MBA from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and ability to speak Arabic and Mandarin, Yamiz engaged and supported start-ups from the U.S., Middle East, China, and around the world as a business strategist, advisor, and community developer.
His professional expertise lies in developing opportunities for start-ups & innovators and advising financial institutions as the new face of innovative finance in NYC.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
