Aug 29, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)
Explore how GPT is reshaping the fintech startup journey — from idea validation to MVPs and go-to-market strategies. Learn practical ways AI accelerates product development, boosts adoption, and tackles compliance, making it a must-attend for founders and fintech enthusiasts.
Discover how GPT is transforming the fintech startup journey — from brainstorming ideas to building MVPs and crafting winning go-to-market strategies. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways AI can speed up validation, product development, and user adoption while addressing compliance challenges. Perfect for founders, innovators, and fintech enthusiasts who want to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses with the power of GPT.
In this session, you’ll gain practical insights into how GPT can power your startup journey from idea to execution. You’ll discover tools, frameworks, and strategies that can help you innovate faster, adapt smarter, and launch confidently.
How to spark and validate fintech startup ideas using GPT
Ways to rapidly build and test an MVP with AI assistance
Techniques to improve customer engagement and personalization
Navigating compliance and trust challenges in fintech with AI support
Crafting a strong AI-powered go-to-market (GTM) strategy
Real-world examples of startups using GPT successfully
The fintech world is evolving rapidly, and startups need to move faster than ever to stay ahead. Traditional methods of idea validation, product development, and market launch can take months — but with GPT and AI-driven tools, this process can be accelerated significantly. By learning how to apply AI at every stage of the startup journey, you can reduce costs, minimize risks, and create a smarter path to growth. This session will help you understand why AI is no longer optional — it’s essential for fintech success.
Anees is a technology architect with over 20 years of experience designing and developing large-scale healthcare and financial systems across the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. He has led the architecture of Health Information Exchange (HIX), Life Health Record (LHR), Core Banking, CIF, and Credit/Debit systems, while also building UI frameworks with Java Swing, Vaadin, JavaFX, and GWT, and enterprise integration solutions using Apache Karaf, Camel, CXF, Akka, and Kafka.
In recent years, he has focused on applying AI, deep learning, and blockchain in healthcare—leveraging R, H2O, and Deeplearning4j for analytics and developing a blockchain-based Master Patient Index on Ethereum. Today, he continues to provide offshore support and development, helping organizations design scalable, future-ready digital solutions.
If you’re passionate about fintech innovation and want to learn how AI can give you a competitive edge, this session is for you. It’s designed for people at different stages — from ideation to scaling — who want to leverage GPT effectively.
Early-stage founders with fintech ideas
Startup teams working on product development
Product managers and innovators in fintech
Students exploring AI and entrepreneurship
Investors looking to understand AI-driven opportunities
Tech enthusiasts eager to see real-world GPT applications
This isn’t just another talk about AI — it’s a hands-on roadmap for turning ideas into real businesses. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies, clarity on how GPT fits into the startup journey, and inspiration to push your fintech vision forward.
Gain insider knowledge on AI applications in fintech
Learn step-by-step strategies for ideation, MVP, and GTM
Get expert advice from industry professionals
Network with founders, innovators, and fintech enthusiasts
Explore practical AI tools you can use right away
Leave with actionable takeaways to supercharge your startup journey
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