Practical AI Adoption for Female Founders in FinTech

Jun 1, 2026

AI is no longer about experimentation; it is about execution.

The discussion at 100WFinTech’s recent event “Practical AI Adoption for Female Founders in FinTech” with Barclays Eagle Labs focused on a challenge many organisations face today: how to move from AI pilots and proofs of concept to real business deployment.

Key themes included:

  • Turning AI experimentation into measurable business outcomes
  • Scaling solutions from prototype to production
  • Building robust governance and responsible AI frameworks
  • Navigating the specific challenges of AI adoption in financial services

A huge thank you to speakers Ally Clegg, Head of Startup Activation for UK & Ireland, Google Cloud, Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder, CFTE, Emanuela Vartolomei, Founder and CEO, Sevva AI and moderator, Rachel Tshondo, Relationship Director, Barclays, for sharing practical insights, lessons learned and real-world experiences, and to everyone who joined us for such an engaged discussion.

The level of audience participation and the number of requests for follow-up events demonstrated just how important this topic has become for founders, fintech leaders and financial institutions alike.

AI adoption is no longer a future discussion. It is a leadership challenge happening now.

Thank you to Barclays Eagle Labs for hosting the event.