FinTech Runners: Lima
- Date
- 2025-09-19
- Location
- San Borja, Provincia de Lima, Peru
- Host
- FinTech Runners
About this event
If your best networking conversations happen when people are moving instead of standing around a table, FinTech Runners: Lima is built for you. This is a chance to meet people across fintech, tech, and the broader startup community in a setting that feels active, relaxed, and easy to talk in. On Friday, September 19 at 6:30 PM GMT-5, the community will gather in person in San Borja, Peru for an evening that blends movement, conversation, and real local connection. Whether you work directly in fintech or simply want to get closer to the people building and shaping the ecosystem, this event offers a more natural way to meet others than a standard mixer. What Is This? FinTech Runners: Lima is a community-driven in-person meetup for people who care about fintech, technology, and the relationships that make those industries move forward. Instead of centering the event around panels or formal presentations, the format is designed around showing up, getting moving, and meeting people in a more grounded setting. The idea is simple: bring together professionals, founders, operators, builders, and curious newcomers in Lima who want stronger connections within the ecosystem. Running or moving side by side changes the rhythm of conversation. It makes introductions feel easier, helps people drop the overly polished version of themselves, and creates space for more honest exchange. This event sits at the intersection of community, networking, and tech culture. It is for people who want to expand their circle in a way that feels active and human, not transactional. If you have ever left a traditional networking event with a handful of business cards and very little actual connection, this is a different kind of room, even though it happens outdoors and on the move. What to Expect Expect a welcoming in-person gathering in San Borja with a social, movement-oriented format that encourages conversation from the start. The energy is likely to be more casual and participant-driven than a stage-based event, which means the value comes from the people in the group and the quality of interaction you create together. A typical flow for an event like this may include: Arrival and informal check-in around the listed start time Introductions and quick meet-and-greet moments before getting into the activity A group run or movement-focused social format designed to make conversation easy Natural networking throughout, rather than waiting for a dedicated networking block Post-run conversations where you can continue discussions, make follow-up plans, and meet additional attendees Because the event is rooted in community, you should come ready to participate rather than spectate. The best experience will come from being open to conversation, introducing yourself, and meeting people across different roles and experience levels. You should also expect a broader mix than you would find at a highly specialized industry event. Some people may come from fintech directly, while others may work in adjacent areas across product, operations, engineering, startups, investing, or the local tech community. That range is part of what makes the event useful: it creates the kind of cross-functional conversations that often lead to ideas, introductions, and future collaboration. Why Attend There is real value in meeting people outside the usual office, conference, or coffee setting. Events like this can help you build a network that feels more durable because the interaction starts from shared activity and local community, not just professional positioning. You might attend because you want to: Meet fintech and tech people in Lima in a lower-pressure environment Expand your local network beyond your immediate company or friend circle Have better conversations than you usually get at formal networking events Stay close to the ecosystem even if you are not deep inside fintech yet Build relationships that can lead to future partnerships, referrals, or opportunities For founders, operators, and builders, this can be a practical way to stay connected to the people shaping the market around you. For newer professionals or those exploring a move into fintech, it is a strong entry point because the format makes it easier to approach others and start conversations without needing a perfect reason. There is also something valuable about showing up consistently in local communities. The people you meet at a gathering like this may become future collaborators, hiring contacts, clients, advisors, or friends. Even one or two strong conversations can make the evening worth it. Practical Details Location: In person in San Borja, Peru. Since this is not a virtual event, plan to attend on-site and give yourself enough time to arrive a few minutes early so you can settle in and meet people before the activity begins. Date and time: Friday, September 19 at 6:30 PM GMT-5. Evening timing makes this a practical after-work meetup for people who want to transition from the workday into something more social and energizing. A few useful ways to prepare: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for moving outdoors Arrive ready to introduce yourself and talk about what you are building, exploring, or interested in Bring a community mindset: be open, curious, and generous in conversation Plan for in-person networking rather than a passive audience experience If you have been looking for a smarter, more human way to connect with Lima's fintech and tech community, this is a strong place to start. Show up ready to move, talk, and leave knowing more people in the ecosystem than you did when you arrived.
Who should attend
This is for people who want networking to feel more real, more local, and less staged. - **You work in fintech or tech** and want to meet others in Lima outside the usual office or conference environment. - **You are a founder, operator, builder, or startup team member** looking to grow your circle through genuine conversation rather than formal pitch-driven events. - **You are exploring the fintech space** and want an accessible way to get closer to the community, understand who is active locally, and start forming relationships. - **You prefer active, social formats** over traditional mixers and feel more comfortable connecting while moving than standing in a crowded room. - **You value local community** and want to build relationships that could turn into friendships, collaborations, referrals, or future opportunities. - **You are curious, open, and ready to participate**. You do not need to know everyone or have a specific agenda; you just need to show up ready to meet good people and have solid conversations. If that sounds like your kind of evening, you will likely feel at home here.