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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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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