Innovation for Financial Empowerment Forum

The forum will consist of two panels, the first addressing a discussion about the problem with real life stories, the second discussing the solutions and innovations in the field. Followed by a celebratory cocktail reception to mark the launch of Gabriel Money.

Agenda:

Panel 1 – Discussing the Problem (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

Moderator: Glen Sarvady – Managing Principal at 154 Advisors

Panelists:

• Marc Jackson – Vice President, Center For Inclusive Growth at MasterCard
• Jady Mejia- Growth and Operations Associate at Gabriel Money
• Ivan Solis- CEO of Recuerdos Cafe and Marketing Chair for HYPE
• Scott Thompson – Founding President of FinTech Organization at GSU

This panel will delve into real-life stories and examine how individuals and businesses are navigating and solving their financial needs.

Panel 2 – How FinTechs are Solving for the Problem (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM):Moderator: Laura Gibson-Lamothe – Executive Director at Georgia FinTech Academy

Panelists:

• David Gonzalez – Co-founder & CEO at Arbol
• Donald Hawkings – Founder & CEO at Kinly (acquired by Greenwood)
• Jessica Washington – Assistant Vice President, Retail Payments Risk Forum – Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Luis Andino – Founder & CEO at Ditch
• Rodrigo Dantas e Silva – Co-founder & CEO at Gabriel Money

This panel will explore the role of technology and innovation in addressing financial empowerment challenges.

Networking & Launch Celebration (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):
After the panels, join us for a celebratory cocktail reception to commemorate the launch of Gabriel Money. This will be an excellent opportunity to network with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and like-minded individuals passionate about financial empowerment.