India, Oct. 24 -- The MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node recently hosted its annual fintech entrepreneurship program, called MIT Entrepreneurship and Fintech Integrator (MEFTI). Designed for student innovators from MIT and Hong Kong, the program offers a real-world lens into Asia's burgeoning financial services sector. Program partners this year included the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, DBS Bank, and WeBank, where senior leaders provided insights into business needs, helping students connect theory into practice.

Due to Covid-19, MIT students participated remotely while Hong Kong students joined in-person at the Innovation Node. Coupled with the 10-day intensity typical of bootcamps, the hybrid learning environment demanded quick onboarding ...