With over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry and a global perspective, Lissele Pratt, Co-Founder at Capitalixe, is a recognised expert in foreign exchange, payments, and financial technology. She helps companies in medium to high risk industries obtain payments and banking solutions across the world. As an entrepreneur at heart, Lissele has a proven track record of success. From crafting her first business at the age of 16 to building a seven-figure Fintech consultancy in just three years, her hard work and determination have not gone unnoticed. In 2021, Lissele was honoured with a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Finance list, and in 2022 on the TechRound 29 Under 29 list. The accolades don’t stop there. Lissele’s impactful contributions to the fintech realm were recognized when she was awarded as Rising Star of the Year at the UK Fintech Awards and was proudly featured in the Women in Fintech Powerlist by Innovate Finance. She is also a finalist for numerous prestigious awards, including the Great British Businesswoman Awards, European Women In Finance Awards, Fintech Awards London, and the Women in Finance UK Awards. Lissele’s knowledge and insights into the latest financial technology, payments, and banking services has been sought after by top publications and podcasts such as Entrepreneur, Business Leader, Fintech Times, Financial IT, Finextra and Fintech Futures. Adding another feather to her cap, Lissele delves deep into success narratives as the Podcast Host of Success Secrets, providing listeners with riveting tales of achievements. Beyond her professional achievements, Lissele is a leading figure for women in fintech and an active advocate for diversity and inclusion in finance. She uses her platform to inspire and empower women to break the glass ceiling and achieve their goals in a male-dominated sector.