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FINAVATOR's mission is to help executives and companies take steps towards enabling the Future of Finance through Education, Innovation and Strategic Growth

Finavator's Master Class on the Future of Finance

Our Master Class will help simplify the financial ecosystem by sharing important insights on "Ten Elements Influencing the Future of Finance"! 

In this meticulously crafted course, dive deep into the evolving landscape of financial services across three dynamic modules:

🔍 Module 1: Explore Fintech innovations reshaping engagement with technologies like BaaS, Embedded Finance, and Payments.

🔒 Module 2: Gain critical insights into security and trust in the digital age, covering Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, and Open Data.

🚀 Module 3: Discover how Web3, Digital Currencies, and Blockchain are enabling  aspects of future of finance.

Our Master Class includes:

➡ 6+ Hours of On-Demand Videos
➡ 3 Impactful Modules
➡ 10 Powerful Lectures
➡ 10 Expert Interviews from Global Leaders
➡ 10 One-Page Study Sheets
➡ 10 Test your knowledge Quizzes
➡ 10 Articles for Additional Insights
➡ 12 Months of Access to Our Online Masterclass

🌟 Quick Tip: Check with your HR team to see if your education budget can cover this vital course!

Once the course is completed, you will receive a "Finavator Certificate of Completion" to allow you to celebrate your accomplishment with your network.

Start working with the FINAVATOR team today!

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WHO WE ARE

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Finavator is an award-winning Payments and Future of Finance consultancy, We empower businesses to accelerate and innovate towards the future of finance. With expertise in payments, sales acceleration, strategic partnerships, and innovative marketing services, we’re here to guide you towards success.

 

With a proven track record, our team has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as banks, credit unions, global fintechs, payment networks, and technology firms across North America. We excel in addressing current challenges while uncovering growth opportunities for our clients.

 

Recognized for our expertise, Finavator has been featured in prestigious publications including Entrepreneur.com, Medici Global, Open Banking Expo and CIO Magazine, among others.

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ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Finavator's mission is to help companies drive towards the future of finance with more diverse, innovative and affordable financial services offerings. We achieve this by leveraging our Global network and payment expertise. 

SERVICES

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

FINAVATOR works with Banks, Credit Unions, Fintechs, Payment Networks and Technology Companies to solve their payment challenges, drive growth and create new revenue streams.

 

Our team are experts in everything related to the Future of Finance including: Sales Acceleration, Strategic Partnerships, Innovative Marketing, Prepaid Expertise, Go-To Market Strategy, Product Innovation, and Market Insights and Trends. 

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Prepaid Expertise

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Sales Acceleration

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Strategic Partnerships

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Innovative Marketing

Past Projects

PAST PROJECTS

Payments

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  • Enabled all aspects of Bank Prepaid BIN sponsorship for a Canadian challenger bank

  • Worked with stage-up to build a B2B Reloadable Card Program

  • Helped an executive team review all supplier options and worked on the design of their challenger bank solution 

  • Advisor to C-Suite on launching  Challenger Bank focused on Financial Education for kids

Open Finance

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  • Global Speaker on stages from Money2020 to Fintech Island

  • Full day and half day Corporate Open Banking learning sessions to executive teams

  • Assessment of online payments methods from around the world to determine Open Banking readiness and cost optimization 

Innovation

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  • Created Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) offerings for three key clients

  • Designed a B2B crypto loyalty reward program

  • Assisted a Nationally  chartered US bank explore becoming a crypto custody 

  • Helped a new blockchain start-up to build a crypto prepaid card 

MEET OUR FOUNDER

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Michelle Beyo is the CEO and Founder of Finavator an award winning payments and future of finance consultancy. Michelle brings 20+ years of expertise from across multiple industries including Payments, Loyalty, Telco, Digital Identity and Open Data. Her leadership has help drive innovation in both retail and payments sectors, fostering strategic growth for numerous North American companies.


She is recognized as a global thought leader as was as TedX speaker and has spoken on stages worldwide, includingMoney20/20,Fintech Meet Up and Open Banking Expo with a passion to igniting discussions on the future of finance. She is a Money20/20 RiseUp alumni and mentor as well as serves as an Advisory Board Member to Tillo Rewards. She is a Board Member and the President at Open Banking Network Canada OFNC, championing for data rights, transparency, and security in the financial landscape. She is also the creator and instructor for Finavator's Future of Finance Master Class 
https://www.finavatorfuturefinancemasterclass.com/


Michelle has been recognized for many awards including "Fintech Female Entrepreneur 2024 -North America" as well as  "Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto 2023"and WXN CEDI 2023 Board Award for Canadian Equity, and Diversity. Michelle has also received a spot on the "Women in Fintech Global Power List" in 2021. Michelle is also a contributing author to the USA best seller “Habits of Success” by Leaders Press

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AWARDS

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WXN Award Badge 2022
IE 100 Award Winner Badge 2023
Corporate Vision Corporate Excellence Award Badge
Open Banking Expo Award Finalist Badge 2021
The Business Fame The Most Innovative Business Leaders Revamping the Future Award 2021
The Silicon Review 30 Best CEOs of the Year Issue Logo
Most Influential Business Leaders Making A Difference In 2021 Award Badge
Innovate Finance Powerlist Badge
Nominee Badge for RBC Women of Influence Award

FinTech MeetUp Vegas 
Fireside Chat with Ginger Baker Head of Financial Access at Plaid

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Women's Entrepreneurship Day
 
United Nations New York

Money 20/20 Amsterdam
Main Stage on"Smooth Operators: Alternative Digital and "Phygital"Customer Experiences"

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FINAVATOR CLIENTS

Our Clients

Client Testimonials

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Alex Preece
CEO and Founder
Tillo.io

“Michelle has an exceptional track record of helping organizations like Tillo to maximize their potential across the finance sector. We see enormous benefits within the fintech sector in the US and UK for driving customer acquisition and long-term relationships using the power of gift cards.  Drawing on Michelle’s experience and expertise will enable us to help them to accelerate growth.”

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Open banking success stories from around the world – and why Canada should be next
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Open banking success stories from around the world – and why Canada should be next

THE 2022 PAYMENTS CANADA SUMMIT The SUMMIT is Canada’s premier payment conference. On April 26 - 28, 2022, The 2022 SUMMIT brought together the best thinkers, visionaries and disruptors to discuss the future of payments in Canada and around the globe. Explore how modern payments will create new opportunities for us as a nation, as an industry, and as individuals. Learn more at thesummit.ca. SPEAKERS Michelle Beyo, Founder & CEO, FINAVATOR Simon Lyons, Standards Transformation Lead, Pay.UK Shivani Mukherjee, Partnerships Leader, Thought Machine Sekhar Sahgal, SVP, Open Banking, Mastercard SESSION DESCRIPTION Despite slow progress, open banking is no longer an unrealistic idea for Canada. Over the past year, we have seen a convergence of narratives among Canadian fintechs and incumbents regarding the future of consumer-directed finance in the country. The conversation has shifted from “what if” to “what now” following Canada’s Finance Minister’s release of the Final Recommendations report back in August 2021, which paves the way for an operational open banking framework in Canada by January 2023. Around the world today, there are many first-to-market players including the UK, Singapore, and Australia who are already far ahead of Canada in the implementation of an open banking framework. Join this international panel on open banking featuring the perspectives of payment experts from around the world as they offer insights on how open banking unfolds in their countries as well as their thoughts on how to implement a “made-in-Canada” approach.
A Wave of Change: The Rise of Inclusive Female Founders | Michelle Beyo | TEDxSantaBarbaraSalon
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A Wave of Change: The Rise of Inclusive Female Founders | Michelle Beyo | TEDxSantaBarbaraSalon

A harsh reality must be faced: Female founders still face huge challenges rendering access to opportunities and funding. In a world where diversity is key, how do we change? In this conversation, we will talk with Michelle Beyo, about the wave of transformation and obstacles in the journey of the rising female founder. Driving diversity and inclusion is a complex issue. How do we get women more seats at the table through mentorship? And how, as an ecosystem can we foster a culture ready to tackle imposter syndrome with a strong network of like-minded leaders? Michelle Beyo is the CEO & founder of FINAVATOR, an award-winning FinTech and Payments Consultancy. She is also a strategic advisor to FinTechs, a Money 20/20 Rise Up alumni, a Global Council Member of Women in Payments, the Membership Chair at Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization, a Payment Advisor at National Crowdfunding and FinTech Association of Canada, and a Board Member at Open Banking Initiative Canada. Michelle started FINAVATOR as she is passionate about payments and financial inclusion. She has 20 years of extensive industry experience driving innovation across the retail and payments industry. Michelle was named the “Top 30 Best CEOs of 2021” by The Silicon Valley Review and FINAVATOR was awarded "Most Influential Leader in FinTech Consulting - Canada" in 2020. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Habits of Success: What Top Entrepreneurs Routinely Do in Business and in Life

HABITS OF SUCCESS: What Top Entrepreneurs Routinely Do In Business and In Life

For the sleeping giants of our workforce pursuing a more productive life, HABITS OF SUCCESS is an anthology illuminating the varieties of choices, habits and strategies that lead to the same goal: success.

A New York Times & Wall Street Journal Best-Seller featuring a chapter from FINAVATOR Founder & CEO Michelle Beyo along with chapters from Mika K. S. Tienhaara, Gordon Wollman, Wendy Ida, Alinka Rutkowska, Andreas Schweitzer, and many others.

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