Wema Hoover
Former Google Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DEI Global Thought Leader, Transformer of Cultures, and Executive Coach
Global Finance, Fintech & AI Thought Leader
Speaker Spiros Margaris is a futurist, venture capitalist, and advisor to leading fintech companies and unicorns like wefox Group and STC Pay. He holds key advisory roles and consistently ranks as a top global influencer in fintech, AI, and blockchain. His thought leadership and public speaking continue to shape innovation in financial services worldwide.
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Technology speaker Spiros Margaris is a renowned futurist, venture capitalist, and senior advisor to leading startups and organizations, including STC Pay, wefox Group, SparkLabs Global, Mediastalker.ai, Canopy.rent, GENTWO, and F10 Accelerator. Notably, he plays a key role in two fintech unicorns, wefox Group and STC Pay, each valued at over $1 billion. As the founder of Margaris Ventures, Spiros continues to shape the fintech landscape.
Recently, Spiros has broadened his influence with new advisory roles. For instance, in March 2023, he collaborated with Maverix Securities AG to launch the ‘Margaris No. 1 Artificial Intelligence Basket.’ By April 2024, he joined QUALCO’s Technology Advisory Board, further contributing to fintech credit solutions. Moreover, in June 2024, he became a venture partner at SparkLabs Group, NTAP, KAUST, and SDAIA, leading Saudi Arabia’s AI.M Accelerator in Riyadh. Adding to his impressive portfolio, in October 2024, he joined OneDealer as an advisor and Technology Advisory Board member.
Furthermore, speaker Spiros Margaris is the first international influencer to achieve Onalytica’s ‘Triple Crown,’ ranking as the No. 1 global FinTech, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) influencer in May 2018. Subsequently, he reclaimed the top spot as the No. 1 FinTech influencer in February 2020 and was later named the No. 1 Finance Influencer by Refinitiv in August 2020. His consistent presence in top industry influencer rankings solidifies his authority in the field.
In addition to his advisory roles, Spiros is a frequent keynote speaker, sharing his insights at global FinTech and InsurTech conferences. Notably, he was the first non-IBM keynote speaker at Europe’s largest IBM event, the 2019 IBM Systems Technical University. Additionally, his AI white paper for SAP, “Machine Learning in Financial Services,” highlights his expertise in transformative technologies.
In this speech, Spiros Margaris discusses the ways in which financial technology (fintech) can be used to address global challenges and promote positive change. He explores the potential of fintech to revolutionize financial services and provide access to finance for underserved communities. Margaris also examines the role of fintech in driving innovation and sustainability in the financial sector and how it can be leveraged to create a more inclusive and equitable world. Through a combination of expert insights and real-world examples, Margaris presents a compelling case for the power of fintech to make a positive impact on society.
In this talk, Spiros Margaris discusses the emergence and rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial industry. He examines the ways in which these technologies are transforming financial services, including the automation of processes, the democratization of financial services, and the development of new products and services. Margaris also explores the potential and challenges of fintech and AI, including their impact on jobs and the potential for ethical concerns. Through a blend of expert analysis and real-world examples, Margaris provides a comprehensive overview of the rise of fintech and AI in the financial sector.
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