The Hebrew University Fintech Center

The Gershon FinTech Center of the Hebrew University was founded by Prof. David (Dudi) Gershon in 2018 and is named after his parents Sima and Shlomo Gershon. Prof. Gershon is a 25 year veteran of the FinTech industry. He started his career on Wall Street, managed the currency options business for Barclays in the City of London and in 1999 while living in London started SuperDerivatives, one of the most influential FinTech companies in the financial derivatives sector and the first company ever that provided financial technology and information over the internet. SuperDerivatives became one of the leading global data vendors and was acquired by InterContinental Exchange in 2014. After Selling the company Prof. Gershon engaged in his new mission to assist FinTech companies in growing their business and the FinTech industry to reach a larger scale.

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The 21st century has arrived to the banking and finance industry. Fintech is the place where technological developments meet classic financial institutions. In the fintech industry, the future is already here: global payment systems have never been as accessible, efficient, and innovative as it is today. And yet, the sky is the limit. The FinTech industry is now at the forefront of technology, and is accordingly receiving attention from investors and entrepreneurs alike. This is the first FinTech MBA in the Israel, with a comprehensive and in-depth approach to the field of FinTech.

The FinTech specialization will prepare graduates to integrate in both startup and in existing companies in the field of FinTech. This degree opens the doors for alumni, where there is a real need for skilled and innovative professionals who understand the world of FinTech.

Finnovation - Building a Fintech Startup