FinTech West event at Future Space

The community consists of over 5000 people across the region involved and interested in FinTech. FinTech West works alongside a wide variety of organisations including FinTechs and related tech firms, accelerators and incubators, financial and professional services, universities, colleges and schools, investors and funding bodies and public sector organisations.

We mobilise skills and knowledge from across the FinTech West community to solve challenges for organisations, the industry and society.

What we do

We connect with an incredibly diverse community and range of job roles, we don’t charge for membership and all are welcome to get involved whether just attending events of interest, seeking advice, searching for funding or looking for support. We rely on donations, sponsorship and the active support of those who give up their valuable time to help progress FinTech for all.

Management Team

  • Stuart Harrison

    Stuart Harrison

    Director & Founder, FinTech West

  • Julian Wells

    Julian Wells

    Director, FinTech West & Director, Whitecap Consulting

  • Liz Richards

    COO, FinTech West

  • Ingrid Anusic

    Ingrid Anusic

    CMO, FinTech West & B2B Fractional CMO

  • Gerald Lee

    Head of Engagement, FinTech West and Founder, Mach D Trading

  • Anita Kimber

    Ambassador & Advisor, FinTech West

Advisory Board

  • David Henderson

    David Henderson

    Strategic Advisor, FinTech West & Head of Pensions, Penny

  • Jon Beaverstock

    Jon Beaverstock

    Professor & Deputy Dean, Business School, University of Bristol

  • Glenn Smith

    Glenn Smith

    Founder & CEO, fueld.ai

  • Dan Read

    Technology Partner, TLT

  • Stephanie Poon

    Stephanie Poon

    BD Executive, Invest Bristol & Bath

  • Louis Spencer

    Louis Spencer

    Relationship Director, NatWest

  • Lucy McKerron

    Lucy McKerron

    Managing Director, Purplefish

  • Urfan Ali

    Senior Associate and Advisor - Babbasa, Chair and Director - FirstGens

  • Dr Christopher Carr

    Dr Christopher Carr

    Assistant Professor in Cryptography, Blockchain and Fintech, University of Exeter

  • Edward Tellwright

    Edward Tellwright

    Senior Manager, British Business Bank