FinTech Melbourne Meetup April 2015 – Tim Andrews from Localz & Betterbills

For the month of April we’re absolutely delighted to have guest speaker Tim Andrew, a former big four bank General Manager who has gone on to found two successful startup companies; BetterBills and Localz. 

BetterBills is a business which helps consumers compare health insurance based on their individual needs and then sharing at least 50% of the commission with the consumer. 

Localz is a micro-location startup which helps businesses such as banks and retailers to improve their in-store shopping experience . Their technology can help to track consumer behaviour and since founding has grown quickly with international interest and customers. Localz was recently featured in The Guardian and Smart Startup

If you have any questions/comments or would like to sponsor the event please email Andrew@FinancialAsk.com.au

Hope to see you all there!

Schedule:

6:00pm – Networking & Drinks
6:45pm – Interview with Tim Andrew
7:30pm onwards – Networking & drinks

FYI The Graduate Society is organising an after-event dinner starting at 8pm at the Curry Vault Indian Restaurant.  Meetup attendees are welcome to join.

NEW SPONSOR: EY

EY sees the Fintech market in the region as vital for Australia remaining competitive in Financial Services in the Asia Pac Region .  In order to be successful, FinTechs need a range of support, that cover the skills and services provided by firms such as EY including tax, audit, assurance and advisory.  EY has keys skills in Digital and IT Advisory Services and has a strong point of view on how the market needs to leverage the innovation in the market.  We are engaging in meaningful conversations with our clients, discussing the emerging transformation perspectives in which “Technology reshaping banking” is one major theme.  Clients in FSO recognise EY thought leadership – and look for ongoing advice and adjacent services.

EY strongly support entrepreneurship through the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards, part of a global EY program.  EY’s Digital Innovation leadership is at the forefront leading the firm into working with Startups across the world.