CHALLENGING THE NARRATIVE IN FINANCE : MASTERCARD AUSTRIA : VIENNA

WHO NEEDS MEN IN FINANCE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE WOMEN CHALLENGING THE NARRATIVE?

I had the pleasure of speaking at the Mastercard Austria WLN event, diving deep into the disruptive power of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) — and how these technologies are transforming the existing banking ecosystem.

We explored topics like regulation, custody, tokenization of real-world assets, and the role of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) — uncovering how these innovations are creating new synergies and redefining access to financial systems.

In every wave of emerging tech, I see the same potential: the power of democratization. But it only unfolds if we understand it — and more importantly, if we take action. So today is the best day to become an active part of what’s next.

A huge thank you to the Ecem Dag, Bettina Wagner, Alexandra Love and Mastercard Austria WLN community for having me, and to all the inspiring women who are driving inclusion and innovation in tech.

Let’s keep challenging the narrative — and building a future where finance is for everyone.
PS: Congrats to our Bingo Master Maria Giannaki!