Building the Future of
Finance, Talent & Innovation
Founder, investor, advisor, and global keynote speaker with 30+ years of experience across fintech, venture capital, and ecosystem building.
Meet Matteo Rizzi
20+ years shaping the future of FinTech — browse his photo journey.

Matteo Rizzi
Senior Partner · Author · Investor
Matteo Rizzi
Senior Partner · Author · Investor
Matteo is an unconventional entrepreneur, author, and seasoned executive with over 20 years in FinTech. Leveraging deep connections across global banks, startups, and investors, he seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional banking and disruptive technologies.
Current Roles
- Senior Partner, GFTN
- Founder, Timepledge.org
- Author — "The FinTech Revolution" & "Talents & Rebels"
- Executive Producer, Breaking Banks Europe and Africa
- CXO Conversations
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Areas of Expertise
Thought Leadership
He delivers high-impact global keynotes focused on fintech innovation, talent transformation, and ecosystem building across Europe, Africa, and beyond.
Book MatteoAdvisory & Venture
Working with corporates, venture funds, and startups to navigate innovation and growth. Senior Advisor at GFTN, Venture Partner at SG Ventures & NEVA.
Work With MeEcosystem Building
Connecting startups, corporates, investors, and regulators. Founder of FinTechStage, TimePledge, and Co-Founder of the SWIFT Innotribe initiative.
Explore EcosystemsMedia & Insights
Thought leadership, interviews, and expert analysis on fintech, innovation, and the future of finance.
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What People Say
Trusted by Industry Leaders
"Matteo is one of those rare people who can hold a room of 500 banking executives and a table of three founders with equal conviction. His keynote reframed the entire conversation on ecosystem strategy — we still reference it internally."
Brett King
Founder, Breaking Banks · Author of Bank 4.0
"Working with Matteo on our innovation agenda was transformative. He doesn't just advise — he connects, challenges, and pushes you to think 18 months ahead of the market. Few people carry that combination of depth and global network."
Ghela Boskovich
Head of Fintech & RegTech Partnerships, FemTechGlobal
"Matteo helped us navigate a complex market entry into Europe with the kind of nuance that only comes from decades on the ground. He opened doors we didn't know existed and gave us a framework that held up under real pressure."
Paulo Rodrigues
CEO, SG Ventures
"I've seen many ecosystem builders come and go. Matteo is the real thing — he built Innotribe from zero to one of the most respected innovation programs in financial services. His instinct for when to convene and when to step back is unmatched."
Chris Skinner
Author, The Finanser · Independent Financial Futurist
"Matteo doesn't give you a slide deck. He gives you a perspective you can't unsee. His advisory work reshaped how we think about talent and disruption — and more importantly, what we do about it."
Susanne Chishti
CEO, FINTECH Circle · Co-editor, The FINTECH Book
"Matteo is one of those rare people who can hold a room of 500 banking executives and a table of three founders with equal conviction. His keynote reframed the entire conversation on ecosystem strategy — we still reference it internally."
Brett King
Founder, Breaking Banks · Author of Bank 4.0
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