Month: April 2017
Emma Lindley_Innovating Identity_Episode 53
I had the chat to interview Emma in London while we were both at a payments conference next to Tower Bridge. We hid away in a hotel employee only hallway to escape the noise of the conference. The looks of confusion we received from hotel staff; me…
Read MoreFintech Hub: #BankingReimagined
Starling bank in the UK is building from scratch. But unlike other neo-banks, Starling sees it’s future as a hub of financial products, but not necessarily the generator of every product. They are making a series of important and innovative partnerships to provide the best services fintech can offer with the security that a bank…
Read MoreAlessandro Hatami_The Matchmaker_Episode 52
Alessandro Hatami – his name alone tells a wonderful story. Part Italian (a true Roman) and part Iranian, Alessandro is both both the nicest and most well dressed man I know in FinTech. He is the classic networker and matchmaker for companies which is perfect for his role at The Pacemakers. He is also one…
Read MoreKathleen Pierce-Gilmore_The Advocate_Episode 51
Take five minutes to talk financial services with Kathleen and you to will become enthusiastic about improving the financial lives of your customer. Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, or KPG to her friends, is exactly what one would want in a customer advocate….
Read MoreDavid Brear_The Nick Fury of FinTech_Episode 50
If you haven’t heard of 11:FS, the consultancy / media group founded by David Brear, then you simply aren’t paying attention. David has assembled a remarkable and talented team for the new company including Simon Taylor and Jason Bates based out of Le…
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