Cyprus Fintech Summit ANDREAS LIVADIOTIS CEO at XValley Technologies
the development of products and services in Cyprus. Working alone versus working together! Q How does it differ from other networking events? While other events are specific about an industry, we are more general about services and products used in fintech companies. We aim to educate and collaborate with other fellow “summiteers”. Q Why choose Fintech as a specific subject for your event?
Q Andreas you have a huge background in technology. Can you give us an outline of your track record? I am the founder of XValley Technologies Ltd, a firm with vast tailor-made services, focused on developing and trading software for diverse global clientele within the financial industry. Upon completing my education of BSc in Computer Science and MSc in Finance in London, I acquired an excellent track record for developing financial technology projects. I am an entrepreneur at heart, with extensive expertise in the industry for over 12 years. Prior to that, I worked in various major companies, including, but not limited to, FxPro, PrimeXM and FBME Bank with projects in MT4, MT5, and cTrader. With a deep passion for innovative technology and career growth, I founded my own company in 2015. Since then, I have been significantly successful in forex, blockchain, banking and equity markets projects, raising the bar for innovation limits to new heights. Q What were your motivations for making an event? Cyprus Fintech Summit is a gathering of the fintech professionals and the community, which is by far the most popular services in Cyprus. Before our event fintech professionals had to attend related events but nothing specific to financial technologies services. Banking, payments, accounting, forex and crypto companies, all have their own respective events who are quite popular. My aim was to gather all the people in the fintech industry, Cypriots and foreigners, all together to get to know each other and accelerate
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Fintech is a part of most companies these days. While most companies are trying to evolve, they also need to understand how to run their old business model plus their new business model, which is all of paramount importance. Any core business service, such as banking or payment institution, has the need for a technology development, support and maintenance, thus making it even more of a fintech company than the old traditional core business model. Understanding how to run a tech company together with your own company can be very hard. Q Is this an expo or a networking event? This event is a community gathering, networking event and an expo for sponsors to showcase their services and products. We facilitate for international speakers and locals to present future ideas and technologies. We also encourage sponsors to showcase their products and represent their companies.
