Sharon Vosmek, chief executive of Astia, sounds a call to speak and act publicly in the cause of promoting unrecognised talent and fomenting social and professional evolution.

The potential of fin-tech companies to earn substantial returns, and the capacity of the financial industry to be disrupted, marks out this space as one of the most attractive investment opportunities currently available.

Corporate venturers are in a good position, equipped with technical and market expertise, as well as customer access through their respective corporations.

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