Join us on the first Monday of the month for our FinTech meet and greet here at the Ion! About this event About this event Fintech describes a variety of financial activities including money transfers, depositing a check with your smartphone, bypassing a bank branch to apply for credit, raising money for a business startup, or personal finance. For those interested in the FinTech industry, both from the inside or the outside, this event is a laid back networking event led by Norman Pappous! Target Audience: FinTech entrepreneurs seeking feedback, guidance, and funding for their Fintech offering Financial services thought leaders interested in Fintech innovation Vendors and funders that have a record of servicing the financial services sector and technology start-ups Academics that wish to serve as advisors or partners Compliance and legal professionals that wish to share their knowledge concerning FinTech About the host Norman Pappous has degrees in Economics (BS) and Financial Markets & Trading (MSc.). He has worked in the UK and USA for various financial services firms including ABN Amro, UBS, Close Bros. Merchant Bank, Rydex Series Trust, and Merrill Lynch. He has also consulted to hedge funds and corporate treasury operations. In 2022 Norman authored the book Wall Street’s Grand Deception. Norman is a a Quora.com’s “Most viewed writer” for asset management, financial advisors, and passive/index investing. The Structured Products Association of America gave Norman the “Leading Edge Advisor” award for his work in derivatives pricing. He’s been featured in The New York Post, Forbes, Investment News, Registered Rep, TheStreet.com, and Frontline on PBS. Norman also founded a FinTech start-up that raised seed and angel funding close to $1 million. Parking Instructions Visitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot, located in front of The Ion building. Overflow Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking lot, located across the street from The Ion building.