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Fintech unicorn insight and opportunities: Panel and networking drinks
Join fellow fintech founders, executives and finance leaders at S&W’s annual flagship event for an evening of insight, discussion and networking at one of London’s most impressive riverside venues, offering outdoor balconies for drinks and stunning views across the city.
About the event
S&W is delighted to announce the speaker line-up for our exclusive fintech unicorn insights panel and networking drinks, bringing together senior leaders from some of the UK’s most successful fintech unicorns.
Meet the panel:
- Charles McManus – Co-founder and former CEO, ClearBank
- Emma Alley – CFO, Marshmallow
- Adnan Ahmed – Head of Strategy, Starling Bank
- Ryan Mendy – Chief Business Officer, Zilch
- Steve Hulme – CFO, Zopa
Join fellow fintech founders, executives and finance leaders at S&W’s annual flagship event for an evening of insight, discussion and networking at one of London’s most impressive riverside venues, offering outdoor balconies for drinks and stunning views across the city.
Time & Location
8 September 2026
5:30 - 9:00pm
58VE, 58 Victoria Embankment, Temple, London EC4Y 0DS
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Agenda
Our panel brings together leaders from some of the leading fintechs in the UK to share their views on the opportunities and challenges facing the future of the industry:
- The scale-up journey to unicorn status – What were the defining moments that accelerated growth?
- Regulation: barrier or enabler? – How do fintechs maintain agility while navigating increasing compliance requirements?
- Profitability vs growth – What does sustainable growth look like in today’s funding environment?
- AI and the next wave of financial services – Where is AI already delivering measurable value?
- Talent, leadership and culture – How do businesses preserve entrepreneurial culture as they scale?
- The UK’s global fintech opportunity – What makes the UK a fintech leader, and what policy changes are needed to maintain its position?
- Defining what’s next: Whether the destination is an IPO, private equity investment, strategic acquisition, or remaining private, CFOs often have to prepare the business for outcomes that may never materialise.
