SUSANNE CHISHTI
THE FINTECH INTERVIEW
What lies at the heart of a global investor network? Hint: it isn’ t just community. Much like plenty of other innovative opportunities, it starts with a question. For FINTECH Circle Founder Susanne Chishti, the question revolves around‘ how’.
Her focus on how“ technology can transform financial services” was gradually built through a career she describes as having“ always been at the intersection of finance, technology and entrepreneurship”.
It all began at several major establishments, where Susanne“ started at Accenture working with leading global institutions where I also learned to code. I joined Morgan Stanley Investment Management initially in London and then we expanded into Asia from our HK office. I also worked for Lloyds and for Deutsche Bank in their Corporate Investment Bank implementing our new risk management framework globally.”
Her focus at the intersection of finance and technology led naturally to founding FINTECH Circle, far before fintech became the mainstream term it is nowadays.
Susanne continues:“ Founding FINTECH Circle was a natural progression – it allowed me to bring together my experience and passion for innovation, education, investing and community-building by launching a platform that connects stakeholders across the ecosystem.”
Susanne says that, within the global fintech space, FINTECH Circle is“ a global fintech ecosystem that brings together fintech entrepreneurs, investors, Non- Executive Directors, Chairs and financial services professionals.
“ My work focuses on connecting the fintech community, supporting investments and helping leaders navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. Most recently, we launched the FINTECH Circle Board Programme to support senior executives transitioning into portfolio careers and board roles within fintech.”
The network has over 260,000 fintech entrepreneurs, finance professionals, academic and government representatives, solution providers and investors. Working together, it embodies what Susanne believes is the“ core of everything [ we ] do”.
SUSANNE CHISHTI
TITLE: FOUNDER AND CHAIR COMPANY: FINTECH CIRCLE
INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
Susanne Chishti is the awardwinning Founder and Chair of FINTECH Circle, a leading global investor network. She is a FTSE board member and co-editor of the bestselling The FINTECH Book series.
24 April 2026