Calypso Harland is a recognised leader in UK fintech, known for her no-nonsense approach to helping fintechs scale. In 2023 she founded Fintech Fringe, the platform behind the popular Rise & Shine monthly series and the flagship Fintech Fringe Festival - both now key fixtures in the fintech calendar. Built on a reputation for sharp, practical content, the digital platform Fintech Fringe Forum connects the community year-round with access to insights, events, insights as well as a Marketplace linking fintechs with trusted experts, and the newly launched consulting arm Scale & Grow, focused on later-stage growth.