Angel Lorente

Angel Lorente is the Founder and CEO of FinTech Connector, a company he established in April 2018.1 Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Lorente's mission is to connect finance executives and business experts with fintech entrepreneurs to foster innovation and collaboration in the financial technology sector.1

Professional Background

Lorente has extensive experience in the financial industry:

• He currently serves as a Fintech Mentor at Rise, created by Barclays (since October 2023)1
• He is a Banking & Insurance Partnership Development Advisor at Blockfenders (since June 2023)1
• Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst at First Bank of the Americas for over 4 years1

Achievements and Qualifications

• Holds a Series 99 Operations Professional certification from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)1
• Recognized as one of the "2013 Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executive Leaders" by DiversityMBA Magazine1

Recent Activities

Lorente is actively involved in the fintech community:

• He recently celebrated the 7th anniversary of FinTech Connector, which started as a meet-up group near Morgan Stanley's corporate office2
• In January 2024, he attended and participated in Fintech Islands in Barbados, showcasing his commitment to connecting with entrepreneurs and industry professionals4

Angel Lorente describes himself as a "Connector of people, expertise, and technology to innovate"3, reflecting his passion for fostering relationships and driving innovation in the fintech space.