13 Bermudians complete fintech education – The Royal Gazette
Updated: 16 August 2022 16:10
An eight-week global fintech education program was recently completed by 13 Bermudians.
The program was a collaboration between the Economic Development Department and NEXT, the island’s first digital assets industry association. NEXT consists of 15 global entities that have established themselves in Bermuda to take advantage of the regime that regulates digital assets.
Part of a larger global cohort, the Bermudian group attended live lectures and real-time instruction as well as developing their projects. The curriculum was developed and delivered by ViableEDU.
Bermuda-based participants had the opportunity to network with C-suite members of local fintech companies, whom they met and discussed the various relevant business models as well as the local market, and opportunities available.
David Burt, Premier commented on the growing fintech market in Bermuda and globally, noting Bermuda’s growing recognition as a leading jurisdiction in the digital assets industry.
As this sector continues to grow, he said, it is important that Bermudians get jobs, education and training that will help prepare them for future opportunities.
He added: “I thank the Department of the Economy and Manpower, the Department of Economic Development, ViableEDU and NEXT for collaborating on this important initiative which has provided these 13 young Bermudians with hands-on training, skills building and access to industry experts.”
Stafford Lowe, a member of the NEXT Founding Committee said: “Talent development is one of our four cornerstones and we couldn’t be happier with our first collaboration this summer with the Economic Development Department and ViableEDU. As an industry, we look forward to building our Bermuda -operations with Bermudians who are excited about fintech.”
The NEXT companies that sponsored the program are Apex, Bittrex Global, BlockFi, BlockWrk, Ensure Re, Jewel Bank, Nayms, Relm, Stablehouse, XBTO and 24 Exchange.
ViableEDU, which provided and delivered the curriculum for the training program, was co-founded by Joel Brown-Christenson in 2020 to create free virtual learning opportunities for people around the world interested in finance and fintech. He now serves as co-founder and chief program director of the organization.
Mr. Brown – Christenson said: “We are proud to be a partner of Bermuda NEXT and the Department of Economic Development and are excited to help educate and train the future of fintech in Bermuda.”
Graduates from the program included: Bria Maybury, Caleb Scott, Chanae Bascome, Colesha Pearman, Da-zarré Place, Dominic Tessitore, Jair Eve, Kevin DaCiosta, Lexy Dowling and Maurice Steede Missing from photo: Marq Rodriguez, Rian Michelsen and Saige Ming.
Bria Maybury is with Premier David Burt and Education Minister Diallo Rabain (photo supplied)
Maurice Steede is with David Burt, the Prime Minister and Diallo Rabain, the Education Minister (photo attached)
