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Money20/20 Europe: "Profitable Camels" Set to Outpace "Flashy Unicorns" Unicorns are so 2019. At Money20/20 Europe, an interesting take on the future of fintech investment, with "profitable camels" – resilient, sustainable companies – emerging as the new favorites. This eye-opening discussion, featuring Kimberly Ofori, Partner & Director, Future Ventures and interviewed by Ricky Knox, Chairman, Prosper Savings Limited, challenged conventional wisdom and left VCs scrambling to re-evaluate their strategies. Key Takeaways: > Europe’s technology future is in the hands of camels, not unicorns > VC investors who fail to recognise this will lose out to those who do > In the current market, companies that prioritise sustainable growth and profitability have an edge over those that seek scale above all else TwentyFold's Perspective This conversation is a powerful signal of the changing fintech landscape. At TwentyFold, we're committed to providing the intelligence you need to navigate this evolving terrain. Our platform is your compass, guiding you towards the innovative companies that are redefining success in fintech. Ready to uncover the next big thing in fintech? Join us at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas this October for more groundbreaking insights. https://us.money2020.com About TwentyFold Powered by Money20/20, TwentyFold is your all-access portal to the world of fintech. With the most comprehensive data, the most precise taxonomy, and the most powerful search tools, we're the ultimate resource for discovering the fintechs that will shape the future. Looking for your next investment opportunity? Visit our website and see how TwentyFold can streamline your fintech research. https://lnkd.in/gKHJrnXG #fintech #venturecapital #Europeantech

THROWBACK THURSDAY TO THE FUTURE OF HUMAN = TECH (JUNE 11TH) Throwback to exactly one month ago! We’re still buzzing from our first-ever pre-event linked to the Women in Technology World Series happening in Amsterdam! 🚀 Feedback highlights: 💌 "Creating a safe environment is one thing, but transferring it to the audience is a skill not many possess. Thank you for connecting and making it feel more than just a business event." 💌 "Thank you for sparking lively discussions where all questions were welcomed, and every moment was filled with empowerment and forward-thinking presentations." 💌 "It was inspiring to hear real stories about starting a company without romanticising it." 💌 "Networking is not my forte, so I was thrilled by how comfortable and engaging the experience was." Big applause for our Speakers! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 💥Lucy Howie, Marjolein van Tilburg 🤙🏻, and Iris Skrami shared their entrepreneurial journeys. 💥Kimberly Ofori delivered a stellar keynote on resilient “camels” vs. “unicorns” and sustainable tech. 💥 Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ moderated an inclusive discussion on ethical tech development. It blended in perfectly with our main stage performance at the European Women in Technology two weeks later! 🤍 Thank you for your continuous support: TNW StartupAmsterdam Dutch Startup Association Women in Technology World Series House of Inclusion Future Ventures Strategic Growth Kitchen Quan - employee well-being Renoon ChatLicense #Founders #Tech #women #EWiT Lucien Burm Johan Schaap Friso Schmid Martijn Lindeman Hendrik-Jan Overmeer Akshay Mahajan Erwin Blom Carly W. Joël Dori Sabine de Witte Yeni Joseph

Visited the Green Innovation Hub yesterday (what a view 😍). But most impressively was the high energy of the team of UPALMERE! and GreenInnovationhub to build an #innovation #ecosystem that is open and stimulates #sustainable growth. This place is all about making Impact at Scale. Daring to do it differently and think Boldly. Exactly what we are all about! Some amazing things are about to happen in the city of Almere and the wider Metropolitan Region Amsterdam Thanks for the great energy and conversations Danny Frietman, Constance Buyne, Debby Kruit - Kuipers. The ever amazing Andrèz Coco 😉 Excited about the next phase, we'll share more on that soon, stay tuned! 🚀 Kimberly Ofori

EVENT REFLECTION: WOMEN IN TECH FOUNDER MIXER Want to stay in touch for future events? Sign up here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eCZnkkCp On June 11th, we had the honor of organizing a remarkable first pre-event connected to the European Women in Tech Conference! 💡 Our tech founder speaker team, Lucy Howie, Marjolein van Tilburg 🤙🏻, and Iris Skrami, shared the highs, lows, and realities of their entrepreneurial journeys. No question was left unanswered.  💡 Kimberly Ofori delivered a stellar keynote, emphasizing the need for resilient "camels" rather than elusive "unicorns," and underscoring the significance of sustainable and inclusive technology in shaping a more human-centric future for the tech industry. 💡 Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ professional yet relaxed panel moderation facilitated a safe and inclusive discussion on the ethical decision-making processes involved in developing inclusive (and non-inclusive) technological products. 💡 The Collaborative Intelligence workshop seamlessly transitioned into the networking segment, allowing the group to blend perfectly. Feedback from the audience included: 💌 "Creating a safe environment is one thing, but transferring it to the audience is a skill not many possess. Thank you for connecting and making it feel more than just a business event." 💌 "Thank you for sparking lively discussions where all questions were welcomed, and every moment was filled with empowerment and forward-thinking presentations." 💌 "It was inspiring to hear real stories about starting a company without romanticizing it." 💌 "Networking is not my forte, so I was thrilled by how comfortable and engaging the experience was." Special shout out to our partners: Women in Technology World Series, ChatLicense, Renoon, Quan - employee well-being StartupAmsterdam, TNW, Dutch Startup Association, Strategic Growth Kitchen, Future Ventures House of Inclusion, Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ , Kimberly Ofori, Carly W., Yeni Joseph, Joël Dori Dori, Sabine de Witte, Hannah Dolan, Michaela Jeffery-Morrison 📸 Pictures by Olha Vivcharivska #women #tech #founder #inclusion

Yesterday’s Women in Tech edition at TNW City, Amsterdam was a rollercoaster of inspiration and innovation! Attending this event was an enriching experience, with Marjolein van Tilburg 🤙🏻 (ChatLicense), Lucy Howie (Quan - employee well-being), Kimberly Ofori (Future Ventures), and Iris Skrami (Renoon) delivering groundbreaking deep insights on the Future of Tech and Ethics. 💡 Their presentations sparked lively discussions and collaboration, making every moment filled with empowerment and forward-thinking. Moderated by Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️, the atmosphere was electric! The surprise pitch from Startup Playground injected an extra dose of excitement and possibility into the mix! 🎉 Closing the day with genuine connections and shared laughter over drinks felt like the perfect way to solidify the bonds we built. Thanks, to the team of Women in Technology World Series for organizing this event! Here’s to breaking barriers and lifting each other higher, not just in the tech world, but in every aspect of our lives! #TechEvent #Futureoftech #EWiT24 #WomenInTech #TNW #Zarttech #Inspiring TNW, StartupAmsterdam, Dutch Startup Association, Strategic Growth Kitchen, Silicon Canals - European Technology News

Yesterday I had a wonderful opportunity to listen and be inspired by some wonderful women doing wonderful things at The Future of Tech = Human event. Thank you Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ (House of Inclusion) for moderating. It may not have been the plan, but you did it flawlessly. Kimberly Ofori (Future Ventures), thank you for speaking and reminding us to build *camel* and not *unicorn* companies. Promoting the idea of building sustainably, for the long haul. Taking responsibility and accountability for how our products and services add (or subtract) from the world. Thank you to the three women in the panel for sharing their experiences as founders in tech and giving us insight into their world: * Iris Skrami from Renoon * Marjolein van Tilburg 🤙🏻 from ChatLicense * Lucy Howie from Quan - employee well-being And of course, thank you to those who attended alongside me and shared their questions and perspectives. It's always refreshing to be in spaces that feel inclusive and genuine, and serve to strengthen our networks. Grateful for the groups and organisations that continuously contribute to fostering these conversations: Future Ventures, TNW, Dutch Startup Association, Strategic Growth Kitchen, StartupAmsterdam Until the next one!