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title: Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity
description: Discover how preparation meets opportunity in Anthony Thomas's journey from banker to fintech leader. Learn to embrace challenges and forge impactful partnerships.
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# Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity

[ GFTN ](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/author/gftn)  Nov 14, 2024 12:00:00 AM

 

Anthony Thomas shares his journey on the "yellow circle" at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024, from corporate banker to fintech pioneer, emphasising how preparation, focus, and partnerships unlock opportunities. Through stories of leading GCash and MoMo, he demonstrates how strategy and resilience create impactful solutions that transform financial landscapes.

**Key highlights:**

**1. Preparation Fuels Opportunity**

- **Leverage Past Experiences**: Skills gained in corporate roles can provide a strong foundation for pivoting into entrepreneurship and leadership.
- **Focus on Learning**: Continuously adapting to new environments and markets prepares you to seize opportunities when they arise.

 

**2. The Power of Focus and Execution**

- **Prioritize with Precision**: Concentrating on three key goals at a time ensures clarity and efficiency in execution.
- **Adapt Strategies Dynamically**: Reassess priorities regularly to stay agile and responsive to evolving business needs.

 

**3. Partnerships Drive Impact**

- **Collaboration Over Competition**: Strategic alliances, even with competitors, can expand reach and accelerate growth.
- **Embed Trust and Innovation**: Partnering with organizations that bring technology or credibility can create transformative inflection points.

**Conclusion:**

Anthony’s journey shows that luck is earned through preparation, focus, and collaboration. By embracing challenges, adapting to change, and forging strategic partnerships, entrepreneurs can create lasting impact and unlock transformative opportunities in financial technology.

 

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Speaker:

- Anthony Thomas, Managing Director FinTech, Delivery Hero & Chairman, MoMo

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