Andreas Iten

Andreas Iten is a seasoned innovation and entrepreneurship strategist, boasting extensive experience across startups, corporate innovation, information technology, and venture capital.

Educated in Zurich and St. Gallen, Switzerland, Andreas has cultivated over three decades of expertise within renowned institutions in the ICT, airline & transportation, and financial sectors.

From 2015, Andreas spearheaded technology innovation as the Chief Information Officer for the Financial Information division at SIX, a key player in operating and developing infrastructure services for the Swiss and Spanish Stock Exchanges.

Notable achievements include co-founding the SIXHackathon, Europe's premier Fintech coding contest, and establishing TENITY, a global innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor dedicated to catalyzing innovation and shaping the future of finance. With offices spanning Switzerland, Singapore, the UK, Estonia, and Turkey, TENITY manages over USD 100 million in assets under management as a venture capital investor.

Presently, Andreas serves as the global CEO of TENITY, advises on investments for SIX FinTech Ventures (a USD 50 million CVC fund), and occupies multiple board seats in burgeoning Fintech enterprises.

His expertise lies in startup innovation within the finance and insurance sectors, fostering innovation ecosystems, and generating entrepreneurial opportunities through emerging technologies, digital innovation, business transformation methodologies, and venture capital.

A dynamic public speaker and active presence on social media, Andreas remains committed to driving impactful innovation initiatives across the global financial landscape.