Danielle Teixeira is a program manager at Fenasbac, which is linked to the Central Bank of Brazil and runs several startup acceleration programs critical to promoting financial innovation in Brazil.

She joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss Fenasbac's current⁠ NEXT Accelerator⁠ program, which features prominent sponsors including Banco do Brasil, Ripple, and Mercado Bitcoin, focusing on challenges ranging from blockchain implementation to tokenization of real-world assets.

For fintech companies and entrepreneurs interested in entering the Brazilian market, FENASBAC's programs offer a structured pathway to engage with regulators and established financial institutions.

00:00 Introduction

01:59 History and evolution of FENASBAC

04:32 FENASBAC's role as intermediary between Central Bank and industry

06:50 Overview of innovation programs and ecosystem building

08:16 Details on the NEXT accelerator program

10:20 How corporate sponsors and startups are matched

15:00 Current sponsors including Banco do Brazil, Ripple, and Mercado Bitcoin

16:32 Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin's specific challenges

24:41 International expansion plans

26:47 What makes FENASBAC's accelerator unique

30:08 Overview of LIFT ecosystem programs

34:00 Impact of LIFT Challenge on Brazil's CBDC development

36:01 How these programs have influenced Brazil's financial system

39:33 Preview of upcoming CVM (securities regulator) project

41:26 How to get involved in FENASBAC's programs

You can connect with Danielle on Linkedin   / daniellefteixeira  

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