Don't miss these two big events on 11 February!
Now in Frankfurt at TechQuartier! Embedded Finance Review Meetup with Lars Markull.
If you work in Finance, you know Embedded Finance Review’s newsletters, podcasts, and events. Now, join the conversation in person at TQ.

Whether you consider yourself an embedded finance expert or have never heard of the term, this is your chance to learn and network.

👍 Register here: https://lu.ma/dltyu9xb

⭐ 11 Feb. Agenda
17:00 - Registration
17:30 - Status Quo in Embedded Finance and Possibilities for Banks (Lars Markull)
17:45 - How Thought Machine is Enabling Banks to Enter the World of Embedded Finance (David Mueller)
18:00 - Panel with Miriam Wohlfarth (Banxware), Mickaël Bellaïche (Redstone), Dr. Markus Ampenberger (BCG), Alexander Müller (Holvi) and Dora Ziambra (Tide).

Sponsors: Banxware and Thought Machine. This is a side event the evening before the FRANKFURT DIGITAL FINANCE Conference.

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💥 Stay at TQ for Time to Connect starting at 18:30 - a FRANKFURT DIGITAL FINANCE Official Side Event!
To kick off the Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference (12 - 13 February), we’re excited to host the official pre-event for participating hubs and startups. Learn more about the Government of Estonia’s e-Residency program, a first-of-a-kind government-issued digital ID issued to 120,000 entrepreneurs, freelancers and startup founders in 185 countries.

👍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKNMi4tm

Bonus: Curious about e-residency? Mats Kuuskemaa, Country Director DACH, offers free walks in Office Hours on 11 Feb! Learn more about the e-residency program from 11:00 to 13:00 at TechQuartier. Come either spontaneously or tell Julie Grosson when you'd like to join at community@techquartier.com

Are you ready for February? We are!

#FiDA Roundtables: Unlocking Financial Data 📊

Data is the new gold – but how can we unlock its full potential in an efficient, secure, and value-driven way? That’s exactly what the FiDA Roundtable series, launched in collaboration with Deutsche Bank, is all about. This series explores regulatory requirements, innovative business models, and technological #trends that are transforming access to and the use of financial data.

Yesterday, we hosted our second FiDA Roundtable, focusing on digital data ecosystems and the design of FiDA #Schemes. Thanks to Nicola Breyer for the moderation and Co-Host Joris Hensen (Deutsche Bank) to encouraging into discussions and workshop sessions on how standardized frameworks can facilitate data sharing and create new opportunities for financial institutions, businesses, and consumers alike.

👏 And a special thanks to Slobodan Pantelic (FRIDA - Free Insurance Data Initiative), Anh Hai Dang, Torsten Jaeger & Alexander Kern (BiPRO e.V.) for their insightful inputs and Silke Finken, William Powell, Robin Jorda for the support.

Our key takeaway? The future of financial data lies in collaborative ecosystems. The discussions reinforced that partnership-driven models, regulatory clarity, and cutting-edge technology are essential for success.

We’re excited to continue these conversations and shape the future of financial data together! 🙌

Watch the recap video from our TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation. See yourself in the video?
🟢 Now, read the entire recap: https://lnkd.in/eVmhMAQq

💬 “[During the Accelerator] we had access to lawyers and legal counseling, which was very important to us. Having this support from TechQuartier was actually very helpful. You gave us access to corporates that we are looking forward to working with.”
- Giulia Ziino, CircularPlace.

💥 Impact
Founder-to-founder connections also developed over the six weeks. Multiple startups from the Accelerator are also joining forces to expand and unite their businesses.

We also organized opportunities for founders to connect with investors in relaxed settings, such as the Investor Dinner, attended by 14 investors. Startups also traveled to #Berlin for workshops at Schneider Electric, EcoAct, FGS Global and ecoligo.

#greentech #greentransformation #frankfurt #esg #circulareconomy

🌟 #TeamTuesday Spotlight: Meet Polina Kroshner! She has joined our Marketing team as a working student, bringing her creativity, ideas, and energy. 🙌

Originally from Minsk, Belarus, Polina grew up in a city that beautifully blends the energy of urban life with the tranquility of nature. This balance has shaped her as someone who thrives in both creative and collaborative environments.
Before joining TQ, Polina honed her skills in Digital Marketing, where she managed website content, launched campaigns, planned events, and even supported colleagues in mastering tools like TYPO3.

🚀 Future Ambitions
"In 5-10 years, I see myself leading creative projects in marketing and mentoring a team. I want to build strong, creative connections with people and focus on making a difference through my work. Growth is my biggest motivator, so I want to keep challenging myself, learning, and evolving—both personally and professionally."

🎉 Outside of work
She’s a passionate dancer, a basketball enthusiast, and an artist who enjoys drawing and painting ceramics. Baking is another of her talents—her signature tiramisu has become a favorite among friends and colleagues.

💃 "I love dancing—it’s been my passion since I was a kid and is my way of expressing myself. It’s where I find both comfort and inspiration."

⭐ What excites Polina most about TQ is the sense of community.
She finds inspiration in the dynamic, innovative spirit of the people here and sees every challenge as a shared adventure. Having spent the past four years in Germany, she’s also developed a deep appreciation for Frankfurt’s diversity and its vibrant mix of cultures.

"Whether learning a new skill, trying a different approach, or diving into something completely unfamiliar, I’m never afraid to step out of my comfort zone. Growth, creativity, and connection drive me, and I’m thrilled to bring that energy to the TQ community and to have fun :)."

Welcome to the team, Polina!
#WelcomeToTheTeam #TeamTuesday #TechQuartier #Marketing

Join us on 11 Feb at TQ. This event is followed by Time to Connect at 18:30 - https://lnkd.in/eKNMi4tm
Make it a TQ Tuesday!