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Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fintech Sandbox Appoints Tom Mallon as Data Partner Manager
Technology Professional and Financial Services Leader Joins Nonprofit to Power Innovation in Fintech by Supporting Founders with Data Access BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire Fintech Sandbox, a nonprofit that provides early-stage fintech startups around the world with free access to critical datasets and infrastructure through its Data Access Residency, announced the appointment of Tom Mallon as the organization's new Data Partner Manager. Prior to Fintech Sandbox, Mallon was the Vice President of Futures Markets at FreightWaves, a leading provider of global supply chain market intelligence. As Fintech Sandbox's Data Partner Manager, Mallon will lead the nonprofit's efforts to provide data access and technology expertise to the early-stage startups admitted to the Data Access Residency from around the world. He will leverage his knowledge of data and extensive financial services experience to engage with the nonprofit's over 40 current data partners, and recruit new data partners. He will also work to identify and meet the emerging data needs of Fintech Sandbox startups in order to help them build and scale their fintech products. 'We are delighted to welcome Tom, a remarkably talented fintech leader, as our newest Data Partner Manager,' said Sarah Biller, co-founder of Fintech Sandbox. 'Providing entrepreneurs with access to high-quality, differentiated datasets is the cornerstone of our work at Fintech Sandbox, and the future of groundbreaking innovations in financial services depends on this access. Tom will play a critical role in working with our esteemed data partners to ensure that our global startups have the resources and infrastructure they need to succeed in their ventures.' While at FreightWaves, Mallon successfully launched the first ever Trucking Freight Futures market on the Nodal Exchange. He has also held leadership roles at GlobalView, Interactive Data Corporation and Thomson Reuters. 'I am thrilled to join Fintech Sandbox, as I strongly believe in the organization's mission to provide fintech founders with access to data, in order to catalyze the next generation of products, services and analytics and build a more resilient financial future,' said Mallon. 'It is an honor to have the opportunity to leverage the nonprofit's incredible community and work with our data partners to support our startups, particularly at a time when both their data needs, and datasets in themselves, are evolving.' A full list of Fintech Sandbox's data partners is available here. For more information on joining as a startup, corporate sponsor, or data/infrastructure partner, please contact [email protected], or visit Fintech Sandbox is a nonprofit that provides a leg-up for entrepreneurs around the world by providing free access to critical datasets and resources to build their early-stage fintech products through its Data Access Residency. Fintech Sandbox startups, in return, collaborate with current and past residents, sharing learnings and advancements that benefit the ecosystem. Participating startups - more than 390 thus far - pay no fees and no equity is taken. Boston Fintech Week and Mass Fintech Hub - a public-private partnership dedicated to making the Commonwealth a global leader in fintech - are initiatives under the Fintech Sandbox umbrella. For more information, please visit and .
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fintech Sandbox Announces Global Startups Presenting at Demo Day 11
Nonprofit's Demo Day Showcases Startups Shaping the Future of Finance BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / Today, Fintech Sandbox, a nonprofit that provides early-stage fintech startups around the world with free access to critical datasets and infrastructure through its Data Access Residency, unveiled the lineup of global startups for Demo Day 11. This free, virtual event will take place on April 28, and is being presented during UK Fintech Week for the first time. It will feature five pioneering startups demonstrating solutions developed during their tenure as residents. Fintech Sandbox's Data Access Residency fuels the next wave of fintech innovation by providing startups with free access to critical datasets and resources. This year, visionary founders, investors, and industry leaders will converge to explore breakthrough advancements in insurtech, climate tech, supply chain analytics, banking solutions, financial inclusion, and retail trading strategies. 'As we approach our 11th Demo Day, we're thrilled to showcase the groundbreaking innovations our fintech residents have developed using the free data and resources they receive from our Data Access Residency Program,' said Sarah Biller, co-founder of Fintech Sandbox. 'We were founded on the idea that empowering fintech founders with seamless and free access to data would be a catalyst for the next generation of products, services, and analytics-driving transformation in an increasingly digital economy. We're pleased to feature five startups that are each in their own way redefining financial resilience with game changing solutions.' The details are: Calculum (Miami) - AI-powered supply chain analytics unlocking billions in free cash flow through automated Payment Terms Optimization. Sandbox Wealth (New York) - Turnkey banking solutions for nonbank financial institutions, driving deeper customer relationships and organic growth. Level2 (London) - The first fully visual no-code systematic trading strategy creation platform built for active traders. 7Analytics (Bergen, Oslo, Boston, Copenhagen) - AI-driven flood risk modeling for insurers and asset owners, leveraging high-resolution datasets and 300+ physical parameters. Serene (London) - An AI-powered platform that helps financial institutions detect, predict, and support vulnerable customers. Demo Day 11 is made possible by key sponsors including Commonwealth, EY, F-Prime Capital, Fidelity Investments, Global Atlantic Financial Group, Goodwin, MassMutual, Morrison Foerster, Rise (created by Barclays) and Slalom. Fintech Sandbox's impact is further amplified by an extensive network of data partners, providing startups with the insights and infrastructure essential for innovation-at no cost. This year's Demo Day startups have worked with data made available by ATTOM, Equifax, FactSet, Morningstar, Plaid, Polygon, and SQX, and utilized infrastructure provided by AWS. A full list of our data partners is available here. To register for the event to hear about these innovative technologies please visit here. For more information on joining as a startup, corporate sponsor, or data/infrastructure partner, please contact [email protected], or visit About Fintech Sandbox Fintech Sandbox is a nonprofit that provides a leg-up for entrepreneurs around the world by providing free access to critical datasets and resources to build their early-stage fintech products through its Data Access Residency. Fintech Sandbox startups, in return, collaborate with current and past residents, sharing learnings and advancements that benefit the ecosystem. Participating startups - more than 390 thus far - pay no fees and no equity is taken. Boston Fintech Week and Mass Fintech Hub - a public-private partnership dedicated to making the Commonwealth a global leader in fintech - are initiatives under the Fintech Sandbox umbrella. For more information, please visit and .
