International Acceleration Day, by Fintech Sandbox
PLEASE READ: This event is primarily designed for internationally-based founders. Due to overwhelming demand, we are unable to non-international startup founders or other community members, at this time.
As part of the 9th annual Boston Fintech Week, Fintech Sandbox is excited to host International Acceleration Day (IAD) on Thursday, September 24, at the Federal Reserve Plaza in Boston.
IAD is a curated networking event built for international fintech founders looking to enter and scale in the U.S. market. Programming opens with sessions tailored to global teams exploring the U.S. for the first time, then flows into a broader startup track relevant to international and domestic founders alike.
Throughout the day, we'll dig into what actually shapes a company's first two years in Boston and the U.S. more broadly — customers, capital, compliance, and growth.
Whether you're mapping your U.S. market entry or already building here, expect practical insight and meaningful connections with founders, investors, and partners navigating the same path.
This day is made possible in partnership with leading financial institutions and international consulates, including the Scottish and Canadian consulates, supporting founders as they navigate their U.S. expansion.
Friendly reminder to bring your ID to go through security.
AGENDA
• 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM — Opening Remarks
Speakers: Nicole Edwards & Dan New
• 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM — Panel Discussion: The Pros and Cons: Choosing Boston as a Place to Build
Speakers: Jeevan Ramapriya, Yuxi Wang, Robert Fogarty, Andrew Maker, & Gary Hanley
• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM — Networking Break
• 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM — Panel Discussion: Money, That's What I Want
Speakers: Michael Bank, Abdul Abdirahman, Matt Schaar, & Michael Degnan
• 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Presentation and Discussion Led by EY: Navigating the Exit
Speakers: Irfan Iqbal & Matt Choiniere
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — Lunch
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM — Panel Discussion: How U.S. Financial Services Firms Buy Fintech: Winning Your First Enterprise Customer
Speakers: Dahaina Duarte Pena, Katie Perry, Scott Cronin, Charles Ghayur, & Nicole Edwards
• 1:45 PM – 2:10 PM — Panel Discussion: and Concluding Remarks: US Regulation as a Competitive Advantage: Building Trust in the World's Most Complex Financial Market
Speakers: Kimberly Holzel, Alejandro Latorre, & Chuck Senatore
This is a community event as part of Boston Fintech Week, presented by Fintech Sandbox.