Software & Finance: Exploring Fintech's Future
Discover how software is transforming financial services. Learn about digital currencies, capital markets, and fintech innovations in this Stanford course.
Discover how software is transforming financial services. Learn about digital currencies, capital markets, and fintech innovations in this Stanford course.
Dive into the intersection of software and finance in this comprehensive course from Stanford University. Led by industry experts R. Martin Chavez and Jeffrey Conn, you'll explore how technology is reshaping the financial services landscape. From digital currencies and capital markets to innovative payment systems and regulatory challenges, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding fintech's impact. Ideal for finance professionals, tech enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs, you'll gain insights into creating successful fintech businesses in the 2020s and beyond. Through engaging lectures, case studies, and practical examples, you'll develop a deep understanding of how software is revolutionizing every aspect of finance, preparing you for the future of the industry.
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What you'll learn
Understand the impact of software on the financial services industry
Explore digital currencies and their role in modern finance
Analyze capital markets, trading systems, and risk management in the digital age
Examine innovative payment systems and their implications
Study real-world case studies of fintech companies and traditional banks adapting to technological change
Investigate the regulatory landscape surrounding fintech and digital assets
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of how software is transforming the financial services industry. Students will gain a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and finance, covering a wide range of topics from digital currencies and capital markets to innovative payment systems and regulatory challenges. The curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation for understanding fintech's impact on traditional financial structures and the opportunities it presents for future business models. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and practical examples, participants will learn about the latest developments in areas such as cryptocurrency, APIs, and digital assets. The course also delves into specific fintech applications, including digital lending, asset management, and clearing and settlement processes. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of financial technology and identify potential areas for innovation and disruption in the finance sector.
Section 1 - Intros/Overview, Money, and Digital Currency Innovation
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 2: Capital Markets, Trading, and Risk
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 3: Payments and PayPal
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4: Goldman Sachs Case Study - Marcus
Module 4 · 50 Minutes to complete
Module 5: Software + Finance Investing
Module 5 · 50 Minutes to complete
Module 6: Clearing & Settlement / Regulation
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 7: Digital Assets
Module 7 · 50 Minutes to complete
Module 8: Digital Lending and Affirm
Module 8 · 50 Minutes to complete
Module 9: Asset Management, Conclusions
Module 9 · 2 Hours to complete
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Marty is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, investor, and risk manager with 19 years of experience in senior roles at Goldman Sachs, including Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and global co-head of the Securities Division, the firm’s largest and most complex business. Since retiring in 2019, he continues to serve as a Senior Director at Goldman Sachs. Over the past 35 years, Marty has leveraged data, math, software, and machine learning to solve complex problems for clients and stakeholders. Before Goldman Sachs, he co-founded Kiodex, which was acquired by Sungard in 2004, and Quorum Software Systems, where he served as Chief Technology Officer. Marty holds an A.B. magna cum laude in Biochemical Sciences and an S.M. in Computer Science from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Medical Information Sciences from Stanford. Passionate about the intersection of life sciences and software, he has advised several startups and projects, including DataFleets, The Digital Dollar Project, and The Mount Sinai Institute for Health Equity Research. In 2020, he created and taught the course How Software Ate Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Marty serves as President of the Board of Overseers of Harvard University for the 2020-21 academic year and is on the boards of several organizations, including Grupo Santander, Paige, Recursion Pharma, Sema4, and the Stanford Medicine Board of Fellows. He has also served on the boards of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, PNM Resources, and ISDA, and as a patron of the arts, he has supported the Friends of the High Line, amFAR, and the Santa Fe Opera. Marty resides in the Berkshires and is a proud father of two.
Innovator in Financial Technology and Education
Jeffrey Conn is the outgoing Lead Case Writer at the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he co-created and co-instructed the course GSBGEN544, How Software Ate Finance. With a decade of experience in financial services, including investment banking, private equity, and venture capital, Jeff graduated from Stanford GSB in 2018. He began his career as an analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at Goldman Sachs before transitioning to investment roles at various private equity firms on both the West and East Coasts. Currently, he serves as the managing partner of BroadWest Partners, a private equity firm specializing in financial technology and enterprise software opportunities.
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