Future of Finance. Don Butler, MD, Thomvest. Pre-Tech Crunch &Money 2020.

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Ahead of TechCrunch and Money20/20, an evening with Don Butler, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures and a leading fintech investor.

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<h3>Join us for a evening with Don Butler: 26 Years of Investing in the Future of Finance and iconic. We discuss his investments in iconic fintech companies and what the road ahead looks like. </h3>

Join Fintech Next ahead of TechCrunch and Money20/20 for an evening with Don Butler, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures and one of the most experienced investors in fintech. In conversation with Sheela Ursal, Founder of Fintech Next and an emerging fund manager, Don will share lessons from more than 26 years of investing and offer his perspective on how AI is reshaping financial services.As the global technology and financial services communities gather in San Francisco for TechCrunch and Money20/20, Fintech Next is pleased to host this fireside chat with one of the industry's most respected investors.Over more than 26 years, Don has backed many of the companies that defined modern fintech, including SoFi, LendingClub, Blend, Figure, Carta, Kabbage, Ladder, and Tala. His portfolio companies have gone public on the NYSE and NASDAQ and have been acquired by American Express, Cisco, BlackBerry, Roku, and Blackstone.<h3>Why Attend</h3><ul><li>Gain insight from an investor who has seen fintech evolve from its earliest days</li><li>Hear a his perspective on Future of Finance and AI amid today’s rapid change</li><li>Connect with the Bay Area fintech community before the conference season begins</li><li>Network with founders and industry leaders in relaxed setting.</li></ul>👉 Sign up now to secure your spot and stay in the loop.This event is independently organized and not officially part of TechCrunch or Money20/20.Event registration and approval needed to attend. See additional details below.We Can’t Wait to See You There!We do not accept walk-ins.Connect with Fintech professionals in Silicon Valley.

Speaker: Don Butler, MD Thomvest Vetnrues. $750M Fund.Don Butler is a Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures, where he invests across the fintech ecosystem, including credit, financial services infrastructure, embedded finance, and insurtech.His credit investments include Capchase, Covalto, Figure (Nasdaq: FIGR), Kabbage (acquired by American Express), LendingClub (NYSE: LC), SoFi (Nasdaq: SOFI), and Tala. In infrastructure, his investments include Blend (NYSE: BLND), Carta, and Unqork. In embedded finance, they include Baselane and Coast, and in insurtech, Ladder and Obie (acquired by The Baldwin Group).He is currently focused on how AI is reshaping financial services, including agentic commerce and embedding financial services in AI-driven applications.Don holds a B.A. in Chinese from UCLA and master’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Political Science from Stanford University.

Speaker: Sheela Ursal Emerging Fund Manager.Founder and General Partner of Fintech Next, investing in the next generation of financial services across AI, payments, banking, fraud and identity, digital assets, and integrated finance.More than 25 years of experience building and scaling products, enterprises, and startups, including Amazon, Western Union, and Netopia (acquired by Google). Experience spans digital payments, cross-border commerce, eCommerce, cloud services, and financial technology, with products and platforms reaching millions of consumers and businesses worldwide.A unique perspective as both an operator and investor, combining deep domain expertise with hands-on experience in product strategy, go-to-market execution, partnerships, and global expansion. Fintech Next partners with experienced founders solving meaningful problems in large markets and supports them in building enduring companies that transform financial services.

<h3>Please note terms:</h3><ul><li>Event suited for 21 years and above. Confirmed Registration and Government issued ID required for the event attendance.</li><li>Please be sure to answer all questions in registration, incomplete registrations will be deleted or canceled anytime. Please be sure to fill out all of the information.</li><li>By registering for this event, you agree to be added to our mailing list and potentially be photographed or videotaped. By signing up for the event you give us permission to distribute these images on the web, social media platforms, and future promotional materials.</li><li>Our event's code of conduct which is centered on creating a respectful, friendly, and professional experience for all attendees. Any behavior that is harassing or degrading to any individual, in any manner, is unwelcomed.</li><li>It is the responsibility of each participant to familiarize themselves with and adhere to these standards. We urge everyone to actively contribute to establishing a welcoming and secure environment.</li><li>Please note that we retain the right to refuse entry to or remove any individual from the event at any time, based on our discretion.</li><li>Event not suited for solicitors. Pardon us recruiters, realtors, financial advisors, the community values your services and would appreciates a no sales events. Thanks in advance for understanding.</li><li>Event attendance requires host approval post registration. We limit attendance based on venue capacity and suitability of participants.</li><li>Location information will be sent to approved guests a few days prior to the event.</li><li>By registering or participating you agree to release, waive, and discharge the event organizers, hosts, sponsors, partners, volunteers, venue owners, and their respective employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to my participation in the event.</li></ul>This event promises an opportunity to mingle with industry veterans, budding entrepreneurs, and potential investors alike. Our past events have been met with great enthusiasm, and we're anticipating another great turnout. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of it!See ya soon.Fintech Next Team.www.fintechnext.com

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