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
Trusted By Industry Leaders


































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
"Working with Matteo during the 3iAfrica Fintech Innovation Challenge was a valuable experience for our team. His mentorship helped us sharpen our fintech solution, improve our strategic thinking, and present our ideas with greater clarity and confidence. Matteo combines strong industry expertise with a practical approach to innovation, making him highly impactful to founders and startup teams navigating fast-paced environments."
Yaw Awuku Adu
UGBS | Banking & Finance Student Certified Data Protection Officer
"i had the privilege of working with Matteo during the 3iAfrica Fintech Innovation Challenge. As a coach, he provided invaluable insights that helped us sharpen our fintech solution on very short notice. His deep understanding of the industry and his ability to challenge our assumptions were instrumental to our progress. I highly recommend Matteo to anyone looking for a high-impact mentor in the fintech space"
Favour Betta
President University of Ghana Finance Students and Associate’s (FINSA)
"When pitching your startup, you want to have a clear story and focused message, that's where Matteo comes in with his vast experience and understanding of not just what makes a great pitch, but also the nuances of storytelling in the Fintech space. Matteo served as my coach for Fintech Islands 2025 and his feedback was critical in refining our story and landing dataffluent in the top 3 startups at the event. "
Raquel Seville
CEO and Founder @ Dataffluent | Techstars ’24
"When Matteo says he is unconventional, he is correct, but not only that, he is authentic. His coaching for Fix25 (Fintech Island) was instrumental, and his feedback was invaluable. He helped me refine my deck and pitch, which gave me the winning edge and helped me find my focus, flow, and rhythm"
Khary Sharpe
Founder @ HeadOffice Inc. | Techstars & JP Morgan
"Matteo is a world-class coach of Founders for Pitch Contests. I had the pleasure of being coached by Matteo at Fintech Islands 2024 in Barbados and I believe his advice and direction contributed greatly towards myself and company, Sunshine ☀️ winning 1st Place at the contest. Matteo is very clear in his advice and does a great job of helping Founders understand the format of a Pitch Contests vs other forms of pitches. I’d highly recommend working with Matteo to any Founder."
Jarryon Paul
Founder of Sunshine®️ ☀️ Creating FINANCIAL FREEDOM FOR ALL
"Working with Matteo during the 3iAfrica Fintech Innovation Challenge was a valuable experience for our team. His mentorship helped us sharpen our fintech solution, improve our strategic thinking, and present our ideas with greater clarity and confidence. Matteo combines strong industry expertise with a practical approach to innovation, making him highly impactful to founders and startup teams navigating fast-paced environments."
Yaw Awuku Adu
UGBS | Banking & Finance Student Certified Data Protection Officer
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