The University of Utah’s new Stena Center for Financial Technology recently appointed Ryan Christiansen to be the first executive director and lead the organization’s ambitious goals. Christiansen is a veteran of the financial-services industry, where he has led many technology initiatives. The Stena Center for Financial Technology launched earlier this year through a partnership with […]
Read MoreAt the recent Utah FinTech Xchange Summit, the University of Utah announced the Stena Center for Financial Technology. The Stena Center unites education and industry to accelerate financial innovation and inclusion. Here’s what some of the speakers from the summit had to say about the Stena Center: “This center is the piece we need to […]
Read MoreUtah has become a leader in the technology and financial industries, making the state an obvious destination for the growing fintech industry. Fintech has grown exponentially in Utah over the past several years, and the state is cultivating a strong presence in the industry. Here’s what state leaders and industry professionals said about why Utah […]
Read MoreWatch this video to learn about the new Stena Center for Financial Technology at the University of Utah. The initiative is designed to supercharge the student entrepreneurial experience and Utah’s reputation for financial technology innovation and education. Learn more at stena.utah.edu.
Read MoreOn Jan. 30-31, 2023, leaders in the financial technology industry met at the 2023 fintechXchange Summit at the University of Utah to discuss trends and opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The event was hosted by the Stena Center for Financial Technology at the University of Utah and sponsored by the […]
Read MoreBrowse photos from the fintechXchange conference 2023 in our new Facebook album here. Relive the experience or see what you missed. The event featured the launch of the Stena Center for Financial Technology, special guests including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, and University of Utah president Taylor Randall. Learn more about the […]
Read MoreThe Stena Center for Financial Technology released a rendering this week to illustrate its plans to build a facility that will support all center programs, including labs and incubator companies. The center’s goal is to locate the facility hub in Salt Lake City, with convenient access and close proximity to the University of Utah and […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah President Taylor Randall today announced a new donor initiative meant to supercharge the student entrepreneurial experience and Utah’s reputation for financial technology innovation and education. The university, in partnership with the Stena Foundation and founders Steve and Jana Smith, will create the Stena Center for Financial Technology. The foundation has orchestrated total […]
Read MoreThe Stena Foundation is an independent, private foundation created to help solve systemic, life-altering challenges standing between mere survival and an ability to thrive for individuals, families, and communities. It does this by improving the economic foundations of financial inclusion and access to quality education. The foundation works with partners to craft impactful investments, scalable […]
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