Book Launch: Superhumans of Fintech - the Power of Gratitude

 

The FinTech Nation team unveiled their transformative initiative, Superhumans of FinTech, celebrating unsung heroes of the FinTech ecosystem who have gone above and beyond to support founders and startups. 

Key Highlights 

1. The Origins of FinTech Nation 

The Founding Vision: 
  • Ecosystem Building: FinTech Nation was born out of a need to foster connectivity among founders, investors, and enablers, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Core Pillars: 
    • Investment Fund: Supporting early-stage startups (30–40 companies annually). 
    • Ecosystem Projects: Initiatives like FinTech 65, recognizing impactful contributors. 
    • Think Tank: A unique effort to create deep industry thought leadership, absent in the current FinTech landscape. 
 

2. Superhumans of FinTech Initiative 

The Concept: 
  • - Inspired by Humans of New York, this initiative shines a light on individuals who support startups, often behind the scenes, including investors, mentors, colleagues, and ecosystem enablers. 
Celebrating Contributions: 
  • Stories include:
    • Investors who go beyond funding to actively co-create solutions. 
    • Mentors who empower founders with critical advice.
    • Collaborators who facilitate transformative partnerships. 
Launch Event: 
  • The official book launch was scheduled for 11:30 AM 8 Nov at Pay-It-Forward Lounge, Hall 4. 
  • Features inspiring stories of resilience, collaboration, and innovation, with a special edition coffee table book available. 
 

3. Partnering with Aspire 

Aspire’s Role in the Ecosystem: 
  • - Aspire, a leading SME-focused Neo Bank, is dedicated to simplifying the financial journey for founders. 
  • - Thomas (Aspire): “The ecosystem thrives when individuals transcend competition to share resources, knowledge, and mentorship altruistically.” 

Collaboration with FinTech Nation: 
  • Aspire joined forces to co-create this initiative, reflecting their shared mission of empowering startups and fostering a vibrant FinTech ecosystem. 


4. Future Vision for Superhumans of FinTech 

Scaling Gratitude: 
  • Making Gratitude a Habit: Transform this initiative into a lasting tradition to inspire others to give back and foster collaboration. 
Next Steps: 
  • Potential documentary series showcasing real stories of resilience and collaboration. 
  • Embed the spirit of gratitude into the DNA of the startup ecosystem. 

Building a Sustainable Ecosystem: 
  • Recognizing that Asia’s capital markets face unique challenges, the FinTech community must rally to nurture talent, innovation, and resilience from within. 

 


Vision for the Future 


Creating a Culture of Support: 

  • FinTech Nation aims to make gratitude and collaboration integral to the ecosystem, ensuring startups and contributors receive the recognition and support they need to thrive. 
Empowering Stories: 
  • The Superhumans of FinTech initiative is a celebration of resilience, collaboration, and community-building, inspiring others to contribute to a greater cause. 
 

Conclusion 

FinTech Nation and Aspire are redefining the narrative of FinTech innovation by spotlighting the unsung heroes behind the success of startups. Join the launch tomorrow to celebrate their stories and inspire the next wave of gratitude-driven innovation. 

 

Speakers:

  • Tawishi Singh, Chair, SFA Women in FinTech Subco & Ecosystem and Investment Lead, FinTech Nation
  • Thomas Jeng, General Manager, Aspire
  • Varun Mittal, Founder, Fintech Nation & Head of Innovation & Ecosystem, Singlife
 

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