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.
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
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Stuart Harrison
Director & Founder, FinTech West
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Julian Wells
Director, FinTech West & Director, Whitecap Consulting
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Liz Richards
COO, FinTech West
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Ingrid Anusic
CMO, FinTech West & B2B Fractional CMO
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Gerald Lee
Head of Engagement, FinTech West and Founder, Mach D Trading
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Anita Kimber
Ambassador & Advisor, FinTech West
Advisory Board
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David Henderson
Strategic Advisor, FinTech West & Head of Pensions, Penny
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Jon Beaverstock
Professor & Deputy Dean, Business School, University of Bristol
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Glenn Smith
Founder & CEO, fueld.ai
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Dan Read
Technology Partner, TLT
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Stephanie Poon
BD Executive, Invest Bristol & Bath
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Louis Spencer
Relationship Director, NatWest
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Lucy McKerron
Managing Director, Purplefish
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Urfan Ali
Senior Associate and Advisor - Babbasa, Chair and Director - FirstGens
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Dr Christopher Carr
Assistant Professor in Cryptography, Blockchain and Fintech, University of Exeter
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Edward Tellwright
Senior Manager, British Business Bank