06/02/2026
was a vibe! Affirm and TechToronto's Fintech Market Overview and the Deloitte Ventures Reverse Pitch were just two of the standout events that Peloton's Senior Director of Corporate Development, Fin Flemington, soaked in.
What was top-of-mind?
- Canada's conservative banking system is both the friction and the foundation. The firms that build around it smartly will have a real edge.
- AI capability in finance is extremely high but it isn't being used well (yet).
- Finance needs guardrails and systems built to AI spec like software. These things exist today but they are done by humans vs software.
It's a little bit like having self-driving capability. Most people are still driving manually with advanced cruise control. The road rules exist, but they’re not embedded into the car’s operating system yet. Clearly, lots more to come for the future of finance.
Thanks Toronto Tech Week for an energy-infused week of big events and even bigger ideas. See you next year! 👋