TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma have announced they will again be sponsoring the 2024 UW FinTech Pitch.
This is the fourth year the two have joined forces as part of the initiative to foster innovation through financial technology while engaging with University of Washington students looking to become the next generation of leaders in the finance industry, Sound Credit Union said.
“In 2021, Sound and UWT launched this competition with the intent of working with entrepreneurs who are passionate about innovating financial tools and services,” The organization said. “Their goal was and remains, to discover FinTech tools that serve consumers in managing their finances effectively while simultaneously developing financial confidence.”
Speaker Series Added
According to Sound Credit Union, this year, the program has added a speaker series. Students and members of the community will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, including Hari Prasad Josyula, Dr. Phil Fawcett and Dennis Joyce, who will share insights on the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) on fintech, guide students on crafting and delivering effective pitches, and provide an introduction to early-stage investing.
University of Washington students from all three campuses can now submit their ideas. All applications are due by April 30, 2024. Sound and UWT will select three finalists who will present to a panel of judges in late April. The panel of judges will include representatives from Sound’s management team, leaders from UWT, and local community partners.
Prize Money Available
This year’s winner will receive $2,500 in total cash prizes from Sound and will have the opportunity to participate in the FinTech Incubator Challenge later this year.
“Our collaboration and partnership with UWT continues to grow each year,” said Jennifer Reed, VP-public relations at Sound Credit Union. “We are eager to engage with the talented students from UW and discover how their innovations can help consumers manage their finances with ease and confidence.”
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