In conversation with Jaykishen Gokani, Chairman of the UCL FinTech Society.

We are proud to announce that we are starting a collaboration with UCL FinTech Society, Europe’s largest Financial Technology student-led society.

“Having seen the likes of Airbnb, Netflix, and Uber revolutionise traditional industries, the art industry is one of many awaiting a transformation.” — Jaykishen Gokani

To start off, tell us a little bit about yourself! What is your academic and
professional background?
I study Management Science & Intelligent Systems at University College London and have previously studied abroad at Stanford University. I am currently the Chairman of Europe’s largest financial technology society — UCL FinTech.
In 2017, I founded a start-up, The Future Financiers, as a platform for students interested in Finance to further their understanding and excel in recruitment processes. I also work as a Campus Editor for LinkedIn, through which I write articles and edit those of students across the UK.

Where does your interest in FinTech come from and why did you decide to found/take part in UCL’s student society?
I am very passionate about all things related to Finance and Technology. Nominating myself for a senior position within UCL FinTech was a very natural step, especially since these areas are aligned with my career aspirations.
In managing a committee of over 30 students and building the society from the ground up, I have been able to develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and time management. I have also been able to network with industry professionals, whether it be the founder of a start-up or a senior employee within a corporate firm.

What are the top three things/trends that your members are interested in (within the FinTech field) at the moment?
The evolution of consumer banking is always a hot topic, especially with digital-only, challenger banks being rapidly adopted by millennials. It has become an easily approachable and useable area of FinTech — with many students on campus donning a bright orange card from Monzo or bright coral card from Starling Bank.
We are seeing many up-and-coming start-ups, among some of these app-based banks, offering services around cryptocurrency exchange — another trending area that students cannot hear enough of. The growing focus of this area is moving away from bitcoin and towards its underlying technology, blockchain.
And, of course, no list would be complete without a mention for artificial intelligence.
This includes the automation of tasks through data analysis, the analysis of
consumer habits through robo-advisors, detecting fraud with machine learning algorithms, and, more recently, the implementation of AI-powered voice (assistants).

What was your first impression when you first heard about Feral Horses?
I was intrigued from the moment I heard Feral Horses being described as the Art Stock Exchange in London. The concept is truly amazing, and you are definitely onto something with global potential.

Having seen the likes of Airbnb, Netflix, and Uber revolutionise traditional industries, the art industry is one of many awaiting a transformation.

You are now collaborating with Feral Horses! What do you think a startup like Feral can bring to your members?
Our members are always keen to explore new areas and it would be best to apply a technology-push strategy since students often do not know what is realistically possible without seeing it implemented first.
This collaboration is an excellent opportunity to educate our members on the art-as-investment industry, and potentially assist many in finding a new passion/career goal.

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