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DLAI is proud to announce "Women in Fintech" Awards co-sponsored by Kapitaltech to honour women in the fintech world and we would like to invite nominations for the same.This would be part of the DLAI Conclave 2019.


DLAI Women in Fintech Award,is a formal recognition to recognise women in the fintech world, who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace.


A little about the competition. The awards have been set up to celebrate and acknowledge current and future women leaders, who exhibit the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and excellence and we hope to make it an annual affair. According to the World Bank Group, several studies have held that gender diversity in the boardroom leads to more efficiently and effectively run organizations, a reduced exposure to risks of corruption and fraud and, importantly, improved profit margins and return on equity.DLAI firmly believes in this ethos, and keeping the same in mind, we have in association with Kapitattech introduced the Women in Fitech Award.


Criteria for the Award

The award will recognise women workers who have shown outstanding achievement in their field and companies which have show commitment and vision on ensuring equal opportunity for diversified work force hiring. The award categories include :

  • Fintech Disruptor of the year - Corporate
  • Fintech Disruptor of the year -Startup
  • Fintech Business Leader of the Year (for non-founder CXOs)
  • Fintech Entrepreneur of the year - Early Stage
  • Fintech Entrepreneur of the year - Growth Stage
  • Workforce diversity award


Scoring for the award


Fintech Disruptor of the year

  • Disruptive innovation 10 - either 0 or 10
  • In-market validation 2 for early stage, 5 for early-growth and 10 for solid traction
  • Potential of impact 2 for low, 5 for mid and 10 for high


Fintech Business Leader of the Year (for non-founder CXOs)

  • Significance of contribution to the company's fortunes - financial, product road map, strategy, etc. - either 0 or 10
  • Contribution to the business eco-system - participation in industry forums, thought leadership, policy direction, etc. - 0 or 5
  • Potential of impact of the business 2 for low, 5 for mid and 10 for high


Fintech Entrepreneur of the year - each carry 2, or 5 or 10 marks based on the criteria

  • Does the concept address a strong market need gap / opportunity
  • Have they been able to build a solid team that can deliver on the potential
  • In-market performance
  • Innovation


Workforce diversity award each carry 2, or 5 or 10 marks based on the criteria

  • Policies
  • Innovative initiatives / actions
  • Quality of implementation of these initiatives
  • Visible declaration of diversity agenda e.g. on website



Nomination Process


Employees or groups of employees, of fintech employees, may nominate employees, by submitting their nominations at https://dlai.eventbank.com/event/12671/register/​. The event is open for all , except DLAI executive committee members . You can apply in multiple categories



Last Date for Submission

The last date for submission is 8th June, 2019


Selection Process

A jury (to be announced) will select the companies, among the nominations received.


Awards Presentation and Ceremony

  • On 14th June 2019, an award ceremony will be held at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai where the winners will be awarded during DLAI Conclave 2019. All finalists will also get one free pass to the Conclave.

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