Key Takeaways
- The Singapore FinTech Association and DigiJanus have launched PitStop, a video series aimed at improving access to insights from fintech leaders.
- PitStop features candid discussions that cover essential topics like fundraising, product-market fit, and strategy for emerging fintech builders.
- The series includes a custom AI tool to ensure responses from guests are clear and grounded in real-world experiences.
New Initiative to Boost FinTech Knowledge
The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and DigiJanus have introduced PitStop, a short-form video series that seeks to democratize access to insights from influential figures in Singapore’s fintech landscape. This platform aims to bridge the gap between seasoned industry veterans and emerging innovators by offering practical knowledge and experience.
The past decade has seen Singapore cultivate a strong pool of fintech players—innovators, investors, and operators—who possess invaluable knowledge often confined to closed discussions and exclusive events. PitStop aims to break this pattern, providing a venue for open conversations that offer insights and guidance.
PitStop connects established figures in the fintech world with budding entrepreneurs, creating a learning environment where topics such as product-market fit, enterprise sales, fundraising, and hiring are explored in depth. By sharing their journeys and offering advice, founders have an opportunity to contribute back to the community, nurturing the next generation of fintech leaders.
Laksh Gangwani, founder of DigiJanus, emphasized the importance of facilitating access to these insights, recalling his own journey into the financial sector in 2016, which was greatly supported by industry leaders. He stated, “PitStop exists to make that kind of access less accidental and more democratic.”
Holly Fang, President of SFA, echoed this sentiment, commenting on the collaborative spirit of Singapore’s fintech ecosystem. “PitStop brings together founders and operators from across the ecosystem, helping to amplify voices in our community and creating a platform for open, practical knowledge exchange,” she noted.
One unique aspect of PitStop is its responsiveness to the needs of the fintech community. Content is driven by questions sourced from the ecosystem itself, with answers provided by those who have made pivotal decisions and experienced the outcomes. This model ensures that the insights shared are directly relevant and rooted in practical experiences.
To maintain clarity and relevance in the responses, DigiJanus has developed an AI tool called DigiJanus’ Insight Optimiser. This custom AI bot assists guests in reviewing their insights, ensuring that the information shared is not only clear but also reflective of real-world situations. Topics covered in PitStop range from Innovation and Growth to Go-to Market Strategies and other industry-specific insights.
New episodes of PitStop are released weekly on YouTube and various social media platforms. The initiative is designed for broad participation; members of the fintech community are encouraged to engage by signing up as thought leaders, or by posing questions they want addressed.
DigiJanus, created as a passion project by Laksh Gangwani in 2020, aims to foster meaningful conversations within the financial services industry. With a commitment to amplify practitioner-led insights, the platform has become a significant avenue for industry dialogue, showcasing conversations that have even reached Times Square over the years.
Through initiatives like PitStop, the goal is to accelerate learning and collaboration within the fintech community to shape a more robust financial industry for the future.
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