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Bond & Play Announces Inaugural FinTech BLK Fest (Nov. 16-18, 2021) | News [Video]

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bond & Play – a portfolio holding company focused on building innovative products and platforms for the digital economy – announced today the inaugural FinTech BLK Fest will kick off on Tuesday, November 16 – 18 in-person in New York City and virtually.

The three-day Fest features 70 diverse speakers from around the world who are leaders in finance, technology, education, entertainment, advertising and marketing, and culture. It includes expert led masterclasses on branding for the digital economy, financial empowerment for athletes, monetizing cultural IP, and more.

The event is designed to educate and arm attendees with the latest trends, insights and opportunities across FinTech. Topics include Blockchain, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, DAOs, the Metaverse, WEB3 and will feature a very unique collaborative NFT. Virtual tickets and limited in-person tickets are available. https://fintechblk.com. The event is free for college students.

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PCI students launch businesses and give back to community - PortageOnline.com [Video]

Students in the applied commerce program at Portage Collegiate Institute showcased their business ventures last week after a semester of hard work. The event featured student-run companies offering everything from custom apparel and cleaning services to marketing strategies and community-focused food programs. Gavin Taylor, who teaches applied commerce at PCI, says the event gives students a real taste of entrepreneurship. Weve got some students selling lip gloss, bracelets, snacks, social media marketing services, house cleaning, clothing, lots of variety, notes Taylor. Each visitor acts as a judge, receiving ten $1,000 PCI Bucks to invest in their favourite student businesses. Though friendly, the competition is designed to simulate real-world decision-making and customer engagement. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()