Day 2 of Fintech Meetup 2025 brought big discussions on AI, embedded finance, and digital sandboxes. Industry leaders tackled fintech’s biggest challenges—scaling innovation, accelerating vendor onboarding, and redefining lending. Here’s what you missed, plus insights from NayaOne and investor sentiment shifts.
If Day 1 of Fintech Meetup was about setting the stage, Day 2 was about execution. The event floor was buzzing with product launches, deep-dive discussions, and serious deal-making.
From embedded lending to digital sandboxes reshaping fintech infrastructure, the conversations weren’t just theoretical—they were tactical, data-driven, and focused on impact.
Key Themes from Day 2
The day began with a packed exhibition hall, where fintech players showcased everything from AI-powered fraud detection to alternative lending platforms. Meanwhile, thousands of pre-scheduled meetings unfolded in Hall C, as banks, investors, and startups explored potential partnerships.
The headline keynotes featured Colin Walsh (Founder, Varo Bank) and a powerhouse panel with leaders from M1, Public, DriveWealth, and Betterment, debating the future of digital banking and investing.
But the real action happened on the sidelines, where industry players tackled fintech’s biggest structural challenges.
Fintech Sandboxes Transforming Innovation—Bobsguide Exclusive with NayaOne
While embedded lending is solving capital access, fintech’s other major bottleneck—vendor onboarding—was a hot topic on Day 2.
Scott Sambucci, Managing Director at NayaOne, laid out the problem in stark terms:
“Banks take up to 12 months to approve new fintech vendors. That’s an eternity in this industry.”
NayaOne’s solution? External digital sandboxes. These environments allow financial institutions to test fintech products in real-world conditions—without passing through third-party risk management first.
“We helped a major bank run a malware attack simulation using Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike in our sandbox—something they could never do in a production environment.”
The result? Banks can pilot fintech solutions in weeks instead of months.
“Finding the best vendor in 6 weeks instead of 12 months is a huge competitive edge—and it allows banks to scale innovation much faster.”
Watch the interview here.
What’s Next?
With two days down and two to go, Fintech Meetup is hitting full stride. Expect even deeper dives into AI, payments innovation, and real-time risk assessment.
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