Elena Kozhemyakina is an accomplished FinTech entrepreneur and a partner at FinTech Connector, directing the UK initiative. She started her career working in hedge funds and investment banking, building an extensive expertise of funds and investment management. Currently, she is the CEO and Founder of FinTech4Funds, a platform bringing together FinTech startups and the buy-side firms. Elena has completed multiple certifications in GDPR, MIFID II, investor relations, and IMC. In addition, she studied MBA in strategic marketing and International Economic Relations. Elena is renowned for her bold ideas and creative use of technology to drive innovation in the Financial Services industry. She hosts a popular BrightTALK series called Driving FinTech Forward, where she discusses cutting-edge trends and the latest developments in the industry. Elena is an engaging speaker and frequently appears in conferences and tech events.