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The accelerator program aims at nurturing and propelling fintech startups to new heights of success in St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay and beyond.

Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator

Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.

October 2, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships

Fintech luncheon meeting.

Business leaders engage with faculty on the rapidly evolving field and future of fintech

Both businesses and universities are grappling with the disruptive nature of fintech that is rapidly transforming industries. Which is why business leaders across Tampa Bay came together to engage with USF faculty about fintech research and academic programs.

September 20, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

USF offers new certificate in fintech.

USF launches online certificate program in fintech

A new online certificate program from the University of South Florida will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.

April 1, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation

The 2nd cohort of founders and CEOs who participated in the Fintech Accelerator

The second FinTech|X Accelerator program concludes with Pitch Night event

A pitch night event at USF St. Petersburg showcased the businesses and financial technology (fintech) solutions being developed by 15 high-growth startups from across the U.S. and abroad as part of the second FinTech|X Accelerator.

October 24, 2023Community Partnerships, Events

Downtown St. Pete. The accelerator aims at nurturing and propelling fintech startups to new heights of success in Tampa Bay and beyond.

Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator

Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.

September 14, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Pitch Night

Inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator cohort concludes with Pitch Night event

During the pitch event, which concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, each company gave a 4-minute pitch explaining a particular problem in the world of finance.

July 1, 2022Campus News, Events, Research and Innovation

Gary Patterson Dean

Longtime USF finance professor appointed dean of the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance

After a year-long search, the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business appointed Gary Patterson, a longtime associate dean and finance professor, to lead the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance.

June 10, 2022Campus News

Fintech gift

Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance USF finance program

The University of South Florida announced new gifts totaling $14 million from St. Petersburg philanthropists Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton that will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. The gifts are for the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance on the USF St. Petersburg campus.

April 18, 2022Campus News

2022 Ethics Invitational USF team

USF team competes in finance and ethics finals that prepares the next generation of investment professionals

Students from USF were among four teams to compete in the 2022 Ethics Invitational hosted by CFA Society Tampa Bay. The competition prepares the next generation of investment professionals by presenting them with ethical challenges faced in the workplace.

April 13, 2022Campus News

Tampa Bay Wave and the USF Muma College of Business, have partnered on a FinTech|X Accelerator to showcase USF’s strategic entry into FinTech and promoting St. Petersburg as a major hub for financial technology talent and innovation.

Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce 16 fintech startups for the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator 2022 cohort

Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business announce the inaugural FinTech|X 2022 Accelerator program cohort consisting of 16 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad.

April 11, 2022Campus News, Research and Innovation

Fintech accelerator

Partnership between USF and Tampa Bay Wave aims to make region major fintech hub with new St. Petersburg-based accelerator

An innovative partnership between USF and Tampa Bay Wave is launching a fintech accelerator, designed to assist startups in the financial technology industry through mentoring, pitch coaching and investment training.

November 2, 2021Research and Innovation

Students using the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Center.

Wealth Management Center Makes Recent Grads Stand Out while Improving Personal Finance Know How in the Community

The center provides the space for teams of students to use the knowledge they acquire in class to make compelling stock valuations and presentations, earning the right to have their suggested stocks purchased with real money from a student-managed investment fund.

June 26, 2019Campus News, Research and Innovation

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