Miles Austin is the CEO of Hyphen and Chairs its Board of Directors. Recognized by KPMG as one of the top 100 global CEOs in sustainable finance, Miles has a distinguished track record in entrepreneurship and finance. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at 17, Miles built his first companies to reach millions in revenue, leading to his first successful exit. He then led a company providing innovative digital settlement solutions through a partnership with Universal Music Group. Following another successful exit, Miles founded CPG Capital in 2019, a hedge fund specializing in digital assets and tokenized infrastructure technologies, achieving over 15X returns for its investors. This success eventually led him to move full-time to Switzerland to focus on his passion for innovation and the fight against climate change.
Roundtable Room 2 (Level 2)
Elevating ESG
Join us as we unfold the journey of the Green Fintech Network's inaugural year at the cutting edge of sustainable finance innovation. This round table will explore the milestones achieved and the collaborative efforts to bolster Switzerland's position in the global market. Join the discussion on the rich and unique Swiss ecosystem, share success stories, address the challenges faced, and chart a course for the future of green digital finance.
Session Objectives:
- To present a comprehensive overview of GFN's evolution, highlighting the strides made in developing a value proposition that resonates globally.
- To unveil the «Green Fintech Map» showcasing how Swiss startups address different steps of the sustainable finance value chain.
- To articulate the unique selling points (USPs) of the Swiss ecosystem and its role in driving forward the global sustainable finance agenda.
- To discuss the practical challenges and learning experiences in funding green fintech ventures.
- To affirm the strategic timing for investing in green fintech, supported by compelling market and policy developments.
- To highlight successful collaborations between green fintechs and financial institutions, serving as case studies for future endeavors.
- To compare and contrast the Swiss green fintech ecosystem with other international hubs, deriving lessons and best practices.
- To provide an outlook on GFN's goals and milestones for the coming year, setting the stage for ongoing engagement and growth.