Varun leads Innovation and Ecosystem at homegrown financial services company, Singlife. He collaborates closely with both internal and external stakeholders to adopt transformative ideas as well as develop partnerships with key industry players.
Prior to joining Singlife, Varun was responsible for FinTech business development in 130 emerging markets across the globe. He has been involved in various technology companies throughout his career and he is co-founder of the Singapore FinTech Association and ASEAN FinTech Network.
Varun is the founder of "The Fintech Nation" project comprising book, podcast and investment fund to support fintech ecosystem in Singapore. He is also actively involved in other investment vehicles and funds, focused on early and growth stage investments in emerging markets.
He holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategy and Organisation from National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from India.
Hall 4, Singapore EXPO
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Where are investors spending their dry powder in 2024? With funding down in H1 2023 and the rapid 64% drop in the deal count, it’s been a frugal year, similar to 2022. This has clearly impacted many investors and so this begs the question, how are investors looking at the FinTech sector today and where are they deploying their dry powder and why? Which verticals or new segments are they doubling down on and which are they weary of? Join us as we bring together leading experts to share their insights in a format with a twist! Each expert will be asked to pitch the vertical or segment in FinTech which they are doubling down on while the rest have to provide the counter argument to the pitch. This promises to be an insightful, competitive and animated session in which only one expert can be crowned a winner!
Hall 3, By the Executive Lounge
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Meet one of the authors of "The FinTech Nation: Excellence Unlocked in Singapore", Varun Mittal!
The FinTech Nation: Excellence Unlocked in Singapore" is more than just a book; it's a captivating narrative of resilience, determination, and triumph. Dive into the untold stories and exciting journeys of the pioneers who transformed a small island into a global FinTech powerhouse. This book is the gateway for Singapore FinTech Festival audience and FinTech community to understanding the past, present, and future of FinTech in Singapore.
Find him at Hall 3, by the Executive Lounge, to purchase a signed book, or just to ask your burning questions!
Hall 6, Singapore EXPO
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Singapore is the first country globally to make it mandatory for ride hailing and food delivery workers in Singapore to receive work injury insurance and CPF retirement contribution. The study researched 500 platform workers and key platforms like Grab, Gojek, Deliveroo, Foodpanda brining their opinion, insights and recommendations to support platform and gig workers archive better financial inclusion.
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