Video: Wake Forest University at FinovateFall 2024 – Empowering the next generation of fintech leaders
At the FinovateFall 2024 conference in New York, FinTech Futures caught up with Mohamed Desoky, Academic Director for the Master of Financial Technology and Analytics programme at Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies, to discuss the growing popularity of fintech-focused academic programmes and how such programmes are providing students with the tools they need to excel in the financial services sector.
Watch the video below to discover:
- The key benefits of fintech academic programmes and who they’re designed for.
- How a new generation of leaders coming into the field armed with a positive impact mindset could revolutionise the industry.
- How the ‘war for talent’ in financial services is evolving as the employee base for companies increases.
- The key things financial firms are looking for from potential candidates.
- The growing impact of AI in industry and academia and meeting the increasing demand for AI skills.
You can find out more about the Master of Financial Technology and Analytics programme at Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies here.
Mohamed Desoky is also the host of the Fintech-as-a-Service Radio podcast on Spotify. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast here.
