Beyond Unicorn Status: Building Antifragile Fintech Companies in an Era of AI, Regulatory Evolution, and Funding Volatility

In a landscape marked by funding contractions, AI disruption, and evolving regulatory frameworks, the definition of startup success is transforming beyond mere valuation milestones. This exclusive roundtable brings together unicorn founders, venture capitalists, corporate investors, and key policymakers to explore how fintech companies can build not just high-value businesses, but antifragile organisations that thrive amid uncertainty while navigating complex regulatory environments.

The discussion will focus on practical strategies for creating resilient business models that can withstand market volatility while leveraging emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks as competitive advantages. Participants will share insights on balancing innovation with compliance, growth with operational efficiency, and building multi-stakeholder partnerships that enhance ecosystem resilience.

Key discussion points include:
• Beyond Valuation: Redefining Success Metrics - How are leading investors, founders, and regulators shifting their focus from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable unit economics, responsible innovation, and systemic stability?
• AI as a Resilience Multiplier - Practical applications of AI that simultaneously reduce operational costs while enhancing product capabilities, customer experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Public-Private Collaboration - Creating frameworks where startups, investors, and regulators can work together to foster innovation while protecting market integrity and consumer interests.
• Strategic Capital Allocation in Regulated Environments - How are successful founders making capital-efficient decisions while navigating regulatory requirements? What regulatory approaches best support sustainable innovation?

Regulatory Navigation as Competitive Advantage - Converting compliance challenges into strategic opportunities that create moats around the business while advancing policy objectives.

This roundtable offers a rare opportunity for candid exchange among fintech's most successful founders, sophisticated investors, and forward-thinking policymakers, focusing on actionable insights rather than theoretical discussions. The session will conclude with participants identifying collaborative priorities for building a more resilient fintech ecosystem.