BMO and 1871

Austin, TX | March 2025

WMNfintech

Elevate your fintech venture with our WMNfintech program, designed exclusively for startups. Benefit from tailored support, resources, and mentorship from BMO Financial Group leaders as you redefine your services and solutions to transform the financial sector.

Applications close 4.10.25

Innovation Labs

Innovation labs are disruptive, industry-focused experiences, designed to connect innovators and maximize chances of high-impact collisions. Members accelerate growth and sharpen their competitive edge with solutions and partnerships discovered at 1871.

2025 Innovation Labs: FoodTech, Climate Tech, Health Tech, Supply Chain, Construction, AI, Web3, Quantum, Tech for Good, Fintech, InsurTech, Sports & Entertainment

Get in touch

Women in Fintech Lounge Program

If you’re attending Fintech Meetup, join us for the following events.

2.20.21

12:15 - 1:15 PM

How to Show Up for Women in Fintech

Panel hosted by Nicole Casperson, Founder of Fintech is Femme, involving WMNfintech 2022 Cohort Founders

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Moderator

Alexandra Oleksiuk, World Business Chicago 

Panelists

Investor perspective: 

Tarun Gupta, Jump Capital

 

Founder perspective: 

Rochelle Nawrocki-Gorey, SpringFour

 

Innovation hub perspective: 

Stephanie Miller, CXO, 1871

 

Financial community: 

Andrew Harrison, Head US Digital Partnerships, BMO

5:30 - 7:00 PM

2.21.21

12:15 - 1:00 PM

WMNfintech Program Q&A

A WMNfintech Program Q&A will be held for attendees to learn more about the program and how they can get involved.

Featuring

Andrew Harrison, Head US Digital Partnerships, BMO

Alycia-Aubrey, Sr. Director of Affinity Programs, 1871

Meet C1-C4 WMNfintech Alumni

Heather Tuason, Founder & CEO

Christine Simone, CEO & Co-Founder

Angel Rich, Founder & CEO

Stephanie Hoskins, CEO & Co-founder

Shayna Atkins, Co-Founder & CPO

Lori Shao, Founder

Danae Vachata, CEO & Co-founder

Elizabeth Dodson, Co-Founder

Saujin Yi, Founder & CEO

Neofin

Svitlanka Sergiichuk, Founder

Sophia Stone, CEO & Founder

Stefania di Bartolomeo, Founder

Rochelle Gorey, CoFounder & CEO

Dani Pensack, Founder & CEO

Jessica Marie Willis, CEO and Founder

Kathleen Craig, Founder & CEO

Amber Hayes, CEO & Founder

Yamillet (Yami) Payano, CEO & Co-Founder

Leah Del Percio, CEO & Co-Founder

WMNfintech