Microsoft and TechQuartier are offering free virtual workshops to help FinTech founders tackle their startup challenges. Over four weeks from 14 February – 10 March, join a workshop and get advice from experts from Microsoft, Cherry Ventures, PwC, Mambu, Close and Orrick. Topics include fundraising, building teams, FinTech trends, Cloud computing and LinkedIn marketing.  The interactive live sessions will be hosted via Microsoft teams. 

On 23 March, everyone is invited to meet and network in person at TechQuartier. During this half-day event, dive deeper into FinTech trends – from business and technology perspectives – and connect with relevant stakeholders and join Microsoft’s Startups Founders Hub.  

Find more information and registration links here.  

Here are the workshop topics: 

Week 1 

• My 10 Top Founder Mistakes – Lawyer Edition – 14 Feb. 
• Deep Dive – Term Sheets, Valuation and Fundraising – 15 Feb. 
• Building Successful Teams to Boost Result – 17 Feb. 

Week 2 

• Effective MS Teams Integrations to boost productivity – 20 Feb.
• How to Effectively Build on Cloud as a FinTech – 21 Feb.
• Optimizing work with PowerApps – 22 Feb.
• Advanced Machine Learning (AutoML) to jump-start your AI Journey – 24 Feb. 

Week 3 

• The New Frontier in FinTech – 28 Feb.
• Top Tips to Follow to Navigate the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape – 2 March
• Ensure Compliance & Reliability in Cloud Computing – 3 March 

Week 4 

•  Learn the foundations of startup sales with Nick Persico
 - 6 March

• Startup Success Story Mambu - Accelerating business together with Lisa Heite and Ricardo Ribelles - 7 March

• Scaling Up with LinkedIn Advertising with Verena Zuschnig - 8 March

•  Comprehensive Guide to Master the Art of Selling with Ralf Schmidt
 - 9 March