Both Stephen and Matthew’s management and organisation of the event enabled free flow flowing thoughts, open debate and greater understanding of what CoFi is about and what it could end up becoming.

I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the best event I've attended. The way you made everyone feel welcome and heard was impressive. I believe there's so much more we can do to grow this movement, and you're truly leading the way. We need to keep building on these connections and push things forward, because you're onto something big.

The Collaborative Finance conference is a refreshing change from both corporate- and blockchain-oriented conferences. It attracts a mix of experienced monetary theorists, academics, and web3+ builders, interested in addressing the real problems in the economy - starting from the ground up.

CoFi presents incredible leverage to small businesses and local trade networks, with the potential to foster economic sustainability at the community level. Don't miss this event if you care about the future of local economies!

I was really impressed with how Stephen and Matthew organised the whole retreat. Despite obviously clashing expectations, some people wanting a fully open space, others wanting to talk about setting up some funding structure, others wanting to get their spot in the stage lights, and still others maybe just showing up waiting to be entertained, it was impressive to see you navigate the contradictions and weave a cohesive group and a coherent experience for everybody!

I also want to thank you all for the good energy and the passion you have showed to make this world a better place. Great meeting you all.

CoFi2: I arrived as an anxious outsider, mingling among veterans, and left feeling energised and inspired. The group dynamic was caring, and I perceived receptiveness in all participants, which was conducive to sharing a real wealth of experience, knowledge and ideas.

Just got home in Stockholm ! I can’t thank you all enough for making this weekend unforgettable, so much inspiration, and I’m happy you got me on here so we can stay in touch.

In the CoFi meetings, you can experience different approaches. In the presentations, the subsequent discussions and above all in the personal encounters, you come away enriched. It's like a group that follows a guiding star and reaches a river to cross. Some go upstream and look for a ford, others want to swim across, others build a boat, and some may even build an airplane. When everyone is over there, they will head in the direction of the leading star together again. In this way, we can live and learn with a diversity of solutions.