Reinventing Industry: FinTech & Finance
For the builders shaping the new generation of financial systems.
Reinventing Industry is a quarterly breakfast series from TechNexus Venture Collaborative that brings together the founders, funders, and operators reimagining how legacy industries evolve — and proves why Chicago is where the future gets built.
What started as a content series mapping Chicago’s most promising early-stage startups now comes to life through IRL connection and community.
Finance is one of Chicago’s most legacy-rich industries — and the one most in flux. From trading floors to fintech startups, the institutions that shaped global markets are now reimagining them in real-time.
This November, we’re exploring how data, AI, digital assets, and shifting customer behavior are rewriting the rules — and why Chicago is where legacy and innovation collide to reinvent what’s next.
Who’s this for?
➡️ FinTech founders and early-stage startups transforming payments, banking, trading, lending, wealth, and infrastructure
➡️ Corporate leaders at banks, brokerages, and financial institutions seeking to partner with or learn from the innovation community
➡️ Investors backing emerging financial tools, infrastructure, and customer experience
➡️ Ecosystem operators modernizing compliance, security, and enterprise tech from within legacy organizations
What to expect:
Breakfast, coffee, and conversations during a laid-back morning of networking with purpose
A featured expert roundtable discussion exploring how trading, infrastructure, and consumer behavior are redefining what’s next in finance
Complimentary all-day workspace access at TeamWorking by TechNexus: bring your team, take a meeting, or stay awhile
More about the hosts
TechNexus is a Venture Collaborative, a dynamic investment and innovation platform that builds and scales high-growth businesses by bridging corporate capital, startup ecosystems, and industry transformation. Through corporate joint ventures, venture capital funds, and hands-on venture building, we unlock new markets, accelerate growth, and create lasting value for corporations, investors, and founders alike.
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