Final Fintech Stage Program at Disrupt 2024

We are thrilled to announce the final lineup for our dedicated Fintech stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. It will join other industry-focused stages like Space, SaaS, AI, and Builders — all under one big roof.

As the fintech industry evolves, new opportunities emerge for founders, investors, and customers. Areas like mobile banking, global payroll, digital payments, embedded finance, and cryptocurrencies will continue to grow in the coming years. Open banking continues to gain momentum in the United States as well. On Disrupt’s Fintech Stage, hear from leaders across the industry about the challenges they’ve faced so far and where the opportunities lie.

Check out the final program below.

Full Fintech Stage Schedule

Finding Crypto VC Consensus

With Morgan Beller (NFX), Will Nuelle (Galaxy VC) and Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly Capital)

The time has come for scaling in the crypto space. All signs point to a period of growth with high market prices, a more favorable regulatory landscape, and a large ecosystem of scaling solutions that work. So let’s talk to investors who have backed some of the most influential protocols, exchanges, and decentralized applications. What will be the next big thing and what has been the biggest surprise in their investment portfolio?

Onchain Coinbase Change from Base

With Jesse Pollak (base)

Base is a secure, affordable, and developer-friendly Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain. It’s also Coinbase’s most ambitious bet on decentralization. It serves as the home for all of Coinbase’s on-chain products, but anyone can also build decentralized applications on Base. Jesse Pollak is behind the ambitious Base project at Coinbase. He tells us why Coinbase is stepping outside its comfort zone and into protocols.

How These Neobanks Thrive in Tough Times

With Colin Walsh (Varo Bank) and Jason Wilk (Dave)

While there have been a number of digital bank closures in recent years, there are some players who are not only doing well, but are thriving. Neobanks Dave and Varo Bank have millions of customers and are growing despite a difficult macroeconomic environment and a growing number of competitors. What are these companies doing to help them thrive in difficult times? And what should we expect from them in the future? We spoke with executives to find out.

Thanks to TipTop, Postmates founder Bastian Lehmann is hungry for more

With Bastian Lehmann (TipTop)

After selling Postmates to Uber for $2.65 billion, Bastian Lehmann is back with TipTop, a startup that wants to unlock the monetary value of the stuff you already own. TipTop is creating an instant exchange program that’s available at checkout. Retailers can integrate TipTop as a payment option, and TipTop handles everything from offers to payouts to fraud prevention. After revolutionizing the modern delivery economy and food industry, could Bastian Lehmann change the way we buy (and sell) stuff?

The future of work

Featuring Corinne Beksha (Check), Marcelo Lebre (Remote) and Josh Reeves (Gusto)

Software is eating the world, and companies are hiring global talent more than ever. They want to be able to hire talent in foreign countries and retain employees who want to move abroad. That’s why new global HR startups are helping companies hire people around the world on local contracts. But can they replace local branches?

BaaS in a Post-Synaptic Breakdown World

With Itai Damti (Unit), Mitchell Lee (Synctera), and Sheetal Parikh (Prime Minister of State Treasury)

The failure of banking-as-a-service (BaaS) fintech Synapse highlights how treacherous things are for the often interdependent fintech world when one key player runs afoul. Synapse’s troubles have damaged and led to the failure of many other startups and affected millions of consumers across the country. Many believe regulatory clarity is needed moving forward. One analyst says Synapse’s case underscores the need for fintech companies to maintain high operational and compliance standards. This panel looks at the potential impact Synapse’s failure will have on the future of BaaS.

Visa Everywhere Initiative

Presented by Visa

The Visa Everywhere Initiative is an open innovation program that helps startups like yours unlock new opportunities—and can give you a global platform to showcase your breakthroughs. The program first launched in the U.S. in 2015 and quickly expanded to a global program. To date, nearly 15,000 startups have signed up for the program—many of which are now working with Visa or its clients.

About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

TechCrunch Disrupt is the place to find innovation at every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a first-time founder with a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to grow, or an investor looking for the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward. More than 10,000 startup leaders will attend this year’s event October 28–30 in San Francisco.

Meet and get inspired by the best players in the fintech industry, only on the Fintech scene. Register here before entry prices increase.