Mayor Boris Johnson actively promotes London internationally. This week, he is leading a UK Trade & Investment delegation for 5 days to Boston and New York showcasing London’s technology expertise in the Financial sector.
Krescendo are in a select group of startups and industry experts representing London and forging connections with businesses in USA.
Boston
First stop Boston
A Frosty Welcome
#fintechmission – welcome to white Boston pic.twitter.com/bECIBFCU4T — Gabriele Albarosa (@galbaros) February 8, 2015
Events scheduled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had to be cancelled due to the weather, but Boris Johnson was in great form. During the evening event at museum of contemporary art his speech was hilarious.
Boris Johnson Gets a Warm Reception
Great reception last night for Boston business, tech & life science community hosted by @SusieKitchens @UKinBoston pic.twitter.com/0JcPBtobWT
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) February 9, 2015
Interesting Ideas, Interesting People
These are exciting times for financial technology with a lot of innovative and disruptive FinTech ideas being developed in London.
It’s exciting to talk about the opportunities and direction the industry is moving in with a lot of smart people from London and Boston.
I have enjoyed presenting LiveDataset to several executive teams including State Street Bank.
LiveDataset is generating a lot of interest and it’s great to gauge people’s reactions when they see the potential.
And as a complete contrast from all the modern technology, I was delighted when mayor Boris Johnson recited his Olympic Ode in Ancient Greek for me.
Delegates
Next stop New York