Innovation Series: Leadership, AI & the Future of Finance

An evening of world-class insights, candid debate, and bold ideas exploring how leadership, innovation, and AI are reshaping the future of finance.

Co-hosted by the London Business School San Francisco Alumni Club and the Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco & Silicon Valley, this program brings together senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from across global finance and technology.

• Hear directly from top leaders including Anna Marrs (Amex, ranked among American Banker’s “Most Powerful Women in Finance”), Greg Smith (FT Partners), Parul Dubey (Nasdaq Private Market), and Scott Weller (EnFi).
• Gain candid insights into innovation, AI adoption, and leadership at scale — what’s working vs. what’s hype.
• Expand your network with 100+ executives, investors, and alumni from LBS, Kellogg, and beyond — limited public seats now available.
• Walk away with practical frameworks and fresh connections you can apply immediately.

Fireside Chat with Anna Marrs, Group President of Global Merchant & Network Services at American Express

Moderated by Stacie Morris, Principal, Lumen Advisory Group

Anna will share her perspective from the intersection of large-scale finance, digital reinvention, and AI strategy. Leading Amex’s global merchant relationships, payments network, strategic partnerships, and risk, she is driving initiatives like AI/ML-based fraud detection, expanded technology investments for small businesses, and global partnership growth in markets such as Japan and Australia.

Panel with Greg Smith, Managing Director at FT Partners; Parul Dubey, Head of SecondMarket at Nasdaq Private Market; and Scott Weller, Serial Entrepreneur and CTO/ Co-Founder of EnFi (backed by Unusual Ventures)

Moderated by Stacie Morris, Principal, Lumen Advisory Group
Explore how startups and incumbents navigate disruption, scale innovation, and lead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape where innovation is constant and AI is one of the most powerful drivers of change.

6:00 - 6:30 pm Networking & Welcome Refreshments. Connect with fellow innovators, investors, and industry leaders before the program begins.

6:30 - 7:15 pm Fireside Chat with Anna Marrs. Moderated by Stacie Morris. A candid conversation on global leadership, innovation, and how AI and other technologies are reshaping financial systems.

7:15 - 7:50 pm Panel Discussion with Greg Smith, Parul Dubey, and Scott Weller. Moderated by Stacie Morris. Explore how startups and incumbents navigate disruption, global shifts, and the next wave of fintech growth.

7:50 - 9:00 pm Networking Reception. Continue the conversation, spark new connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Ticket price includes appetizers and 2 drinks.

Concessions available.

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