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Fintech and Blockchain advisor
No.3 influencer in the finance sector 2019
No.5 influencer in the data conversation 2020
No.1 woman influencer 2019 & 2020
— By Refinitiv
Global Fintech & Blockchain Influencer
Advisor to Fintechs, incumbents with a focus on Capital Markets, wealth & asset management transformations. To Blockchain ventures for Finance and for Good. International speaker on Fintech and Blockchain business trends.
Efi Pylarinou is an independent Fintech/Blockchain advisor with a Ph.D. in Finance. A seasoned Wall Street professional who ranks No.3 influencer in the finance sector and No.1 woman influencer, by Refinitiv Global Social Media 2019.
- Co-founder and author of Daily Fintech.
- A following of 195,000 followers on Linkedin and 20,000+ on Twitter.
Her domain focus is on Digital Wealth Management & Capital Markets.
Contributing author of the 2019 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IOT book and the 2018 WealthTech book by Wiley.
International Speaker on Blockchain and Capital markets trends.
Author of Wiley Fixed income books with Frank Fabozzi.
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Testimonials
Efi is one of the great voices in the fintech space. I always appreciate her insights and very valuable advice.
Spiros Margaris - Venture Capitalist, Margaris Ventures
Efi has been one of the first movers in Fintech, enriching the innovation ecosystem since day one with competence and thought-provoking analysis about the transforming future of banking and finance.
Paolo Sironi - Bestselling Author & IBM Fintech Strategic Advisor
Efi`s experience in the old and new world of Finance is combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills. A prolific writer that has been sharing relentlessly insights and views in the ever-changing Fintech marketplace. A valuable addition to any corporate board or advisory team focused on digital transformation
Susanne Chishti - CEO FINTECH Circle & FINTECH Circle Institute
Efi has deep knowledge in various Fintech areas. Once I meet her in person, I was fascinated with her eloquent and yet very approachable, uncomplicated communications style – that confirmed why the demand to have her as a speaker is so high.
Andy Waar - co-founder of Yapeal & founder of FintechRockers.com
Efi’s deep understanding of all things blockchain and fintech, combined with her many years of experience in the finance industry around the world, make her a perfect adviser: sharp minded, analytical, delivering. I can highly recommend working with her.
Johannes Gees - Founder of wemakeit.com & oomnium.com
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Upcoming appearances
Digital Transformation in Financial Services
Speaker
November 23, 2020
6th annual London Blockchain Week `Digital Asset Summit` hosted by Fintech Worldwide
March 10, 2020
Thinkathon by FintechTV
June 10, 2020
– Panel on the `Future Economic System and the Role of the Democratic State`
Book Efi for your event
Speaking about Fintech & Blockchain in several different formats, tailored to the audience and to my client’s goals.
The Blockchain Business Courses Series
Joint production Efi Pylarinou and Verum Capital.
After so many requests for professional and insightful educational Blockchain content, we have decided to lead the way and produced an online unique content series.
The Blockchain Business Courses Series is a joint production with Verum Capital.
Short modular videos (10min max) with professionals in mind and complementary material for more details. 4 thematic modules, with 4 videos each.
To bring your network, your employees, or clients up to speed; contact me for details.
CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATIONNew Projects
4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT Reinventing a Nation
The Fourth Industrial Revolution – 4IR – is unstoppable. Its ubiquitous reach raises all kinds of issues, and nations have to adapt and transform. This book is a compilation of reflections on the impact of the 4IR impact. In the 366 pages, global leading expert contributors, share research, education, case studies and guidance on how these disruptive technologies, special AI, Blockchain, Fintech, IoT, can be deployed to create a better life for all. I was invited by Dinis Guarda, co-author, to share my insights from the Fintech and Techfin angle.
Efi Pylarinou — Fintech and Blockchain advisor
Latest articles
The Big Reshuffle of Financial Services Business Priorities
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Efi Pylarinou — Fintech and Blockchain advisor
PAST EVENTS
London Blockchain Week
5-6 March 2020Big Data, Alternative Data and AI in Finance AxessThinkTank, Geneva.
January 29, 2020
Digital Innovation through Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, at World Innovation Economics in Davos during the WEF.
January 24, 2020
Fintech Session at TechPark, Davos during the WEF.
January 23, 2020
Robo Investing, London, UK. Europe`s #1 Wealth Event. 9 – 11 September 2019
Speaker
Disruption Disciples, Zurich, Switzerland. 26th November 2019
Robo Investing, London, UK. Europe`s #1 Wealth Event. 9 – 11 September 2019
RadicalxChange Zurich, Switzerland. 18th November 2019
Speaker — Ironies in Markets persist despite TechFin, Fintech & Blockchain
Challenges and Opportunities: Diving Deeper into Alternative Risk Premia. Axess Thinktank Geneva, 20th June, 2019
Moderator
How Digitalization is reshaping Financial Services: A global perspective. Bank Innovation Competence Center of Unil HEC, Lausanne, Switzerland. April 4, 2019
Keynote Speaker
Tokenisation of real estate: What are the use cases? CV Summit in Zug, Switzerland. March 27th, 2019,
Panel Moderator
CryptoMountain Rocks, 10 – 12 March, 2019
Speaker
Challenges and Opportunities in CryptoAssets Investing, Geneva, CH, Feb 1, 2019
Moderator
Cryptomountains at the WEF, Davos, CH, January 21-25, 2019
Speaker
Blockchain Leadership Summit, November 23-24, 2018, Basel Congress Center, CH.
Speaking on: “The Internet of Value (IOV) era powered by Blockchain Technology: Built-in Impact, Diversity, community purpose & governance”
Decentralized, November 14-16, 2018. Athens, GR
Speaking on: “Unlocking value in Fintech: The Blockchain deity at work”
Blockchain Competition for Finance, November 7, 2018, Zug, CH
Advisor
The SWISS GLOBAL MARKETPLACE for AI. Zurich, Switzerland. October 1-2, 2018
FINTECH+, AI Conference & MarketplaceModerator