London Fintech Podcast

🎙️ A new episode of the London Fintech Podcast is live, featuring an engaging conversation with Nick Rose, CFO of Enable. Join Tony Clark as they discuss Nick’s journey from a traditional accounting career at EY and Travis Perkins to his pivotal role in scaling Enable, a leading FinTech company revolutionising rebate management. Nick provides a unique perspective on the complexities of rebate systems and how Enable’s innovative software fosters collaboration and simplifies processes for trading partners. The discussion explores Enable’s incredible growth, from 55 to over 650 employees, and how AI-powered analytics are set to transform decision-making in rebate management. Nick also shares valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasising the importance of solving real customer problems, maintaining flexibility, and building a supportive organisational structure to drive success. 📌 Key takeaway: Solving real-world challenges with innovation and collaboration is the cornerstone of growth in FinTech, from transforming processes to fostering meaningful partnerships. If you’re curious about scaling businesses, FinTech innovation, or the future of AI in financial solutions, this episode is a must-listen! 🔗 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eDv9T7KF #FinTech #Innovation #RebateManagement #AI #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #LondonFintechPodcast

🎙️ A new episode of the London Fintech Podcast is live, featuring an extraordinary conversation with Michael Mainelli, the 695th Lord Mayor of London. Join Tony Clark as the conversations explores Michael’s remarkable career, from his early days in aerospace at Lockheed Martin to becoming a leading figure in financial services, fintech, and the governance of the City of London. As a chartered financial accountant, economist, author, and scientist, Michael shares his unique perspective on the integration of finance, science, sustainability, and technology. The discussion highlights London’s role as a global fintech hub and dives into Michael’s groundbreaking initiatives, including mental health research, sustainable finance, Ethical AI, and Space Protection. He also reflects on how innovations like emissions trading and Ethical AI are reshaping sustainability and responsibility within the financial sector. 📌 Key takeaway: The intersection of finance, science, and technology is unlocking innovative solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from environmental sustainability to ethical AI governance. If you’re interested in leadership, innovation, or the future of fintech and sustainable finance, this episode is a must-listen! 🔗 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dk5D4NWK #Fintech #Innovation #Sustainability #EthicalAI #SpaceProtection #Leadership #CityOfLondon #LondonFintechPodcast

🎙️ A new episode of the London Fintech Podcast is live, featuring an insightful conversation with Duncan Stevens, Founder of We Are Gretel. Join Tony Clark as they discuss how Gretel is transforming the recovery of lost financial assets, and how the platform is helping consumers reclaim tens of millions of pounds in stranded assets. Duncan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of launching during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the innovative two-sided marketplace that builds trust between financial institutions and consumers. Duncan also reflects on the importance of prioritising purpose over profit, and how Gretel’s inclusive design is reshaping the way people reconnect with their finances. He shares his vision for Gretel’s international expansion and how the platform’s success is driving financial inclusion in the UK and beyond. 📌 Key takeaway: The power of purpose-driven innovation in addressing systemic financial challenges. Duncan highlights how prioritising consumer trust and creating scalable solutions can open new opportunities in the fintech space. If you’re interested in how innovation can fuel financial inclusion or want to learn from a purpose-led entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen! 🔗 Watch and listen now: https://lnkd.in/eTN-DKZx #Fintech #Innovation #FinancialInclusion #PurposeDriven #LondonFintechPodcast #LostAssets #Entrepreneurship #FinancialTechnology

🎙️ A new episode of the London Fintech Podcast is live, featuring a fascinating discussion with Aman Ghei, Partner at Finch Capital. Join Tony Clark as he delves into the evolving European Fintech landscape and uncovers what investors need to focus on in 2025. Aman shares his journey in venture capital and sheds light on key investment trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of Fintech in Europe. From the growing role of local investors to the unique potential in markets like Germany and the Nordics, Aman explores how startups can leverage capital efficiency to navigate valuation challenges and economic cycles. He also discusses untapped opportunities in banking, payments, and insurance tech, along with how the rise of “useful AI” is enabling smarter, more impactful innovations. 📌 One standout insight: the mid-market advantage in Europe. Aman highlights why this segment holds immense promise for businesses and investors, and how mergers and acquisitions are becoming a dominant strategy in the ecosystem. Whether you’re looking for actionable investment strategies or insights into the next wave of Fintech growth, this episode is a must-listen! 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ekvuMjZB #Fintech #InvestmentStrategy #EuropeanMarkets #Banking #Payments #CapitalEfficiency #FintechInnovation #LondonFintechPodcast

"Product led growth is a myth" On the London Fintech Podcast with Tony Clark, I talk about how too many companies believe in the myth of "product led growth". Yes, there are successful case studies like Slack and Notion. But there's also strong survivorship bias. The graveyard of failed startups who tried product-led growth is full and keeps growing. Instead, founders should focus on distribution. Cold-calling, selling, hustling - these are under-rated I learnt the hard way when I was at my previous startup. Ego stopped me from cold calling, until an investor kicked my a** and insisted I pick up the phone. Today, I consider the ability and willingness to sell as one of my greatest takeaways from being a founder Listen to this episode at: https://lnkd.in/g_MMXp6w

"Learn how to sell. Don’t be afraid." 🎙️ In the latest episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark speaks with Qin En Looi, Co-Founder of Glints and Partner at Saison Capital, to discuss the transformative potential of digital assets and blockchain in fintech. Qin shares his journey from a traditional Singaporean upbringing to leading in Southeast Asia's fintech space, highlighting key insights for entrepreneurs and the power of blockchain to reshape global finance. Qin shares invaluable lessons from his journey—emphasising that sales and distribution are often the real drivers of growth in a company. Qin emphasises the potential of tokenisation to modernise financial transactions and overcome the limitations of legacy systems like SWIFT, paving the way for faster, more secure, and cost-effective solutions. This conversation also delves into blockchain’s evolution from hype to a technology now gaining serious institutional traction, where trust and regulatory clarity are essential for success. Southeast Asia, he notes, is primed for fintech growth due to rapid economic development and a receptive regulatory environment, offering unique advantages for innovation in digital assets. A critical lesson for founders that Qin shares from personal experience: focus on distribution. He warns against the common founder fantasy of “product-led growth,” the hope that a product will go viral and sell itself, as Slack or Asana did. For most businesses, sales and go-to-market strategy are indispensable for success. If you’re interested in blockchain’s future, digital assets, fintech in Asia, or lessons on scaling a business, this episode is a must-listen! 🔗 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eHNDT3gf #fintech #digitalassets #blockchain #entrepreneurship #thelondonfintechpodcast #tokenisation #financialinclusion

Thanks Jordan Sinclair for this really great conversation about financial inclusion and the Robinhood growth trajectory in the UK. I hope you enjoy it!

🎙️ A new episode of the LFP is out now, featuring an insightful conversation with Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK. Join Tony Clark as he explores Robinhood's ambitious entry into the UK market and its broader mission to transform global finance. Jordan shares how Robinhood is empowering everyday investors through features like commission-free trading, fractional shares, and 24/5 trading access. But Robinhood’s vision goes beyond just making trading accessible. Jordan dives into the company’s customer-first approach, focusing on financial education, localising products for the UK market, and reaching underserved communities. He also discusses how Robinhood leverages AI and advanced technology to scale sustainably, while staying committed to diversity, inclusion, and building a more equitable financial landscape. This episode covers Robinhood’s strategy for market disruption, revenue growth, and insights into the UK investing environment, along with future plans for expansion. 🔗https://lnkd.in/emiGqeSz #fintech #financialliteracy #innovation #UKinvesting #londonfintechpodcast #robinhood #globalexpansion #financialinclusion #AI

LFP 257 is out today! "Risks, Regulations & Remedies" – a FinCrime deep dive with Paul Caulfield In this episode, Tony Clark sits down with Paul Caulfield for a deep dive into the troubling world of Financial Crime. This is a 'must-listen' for anyone in the Risk, Compliance or Legal space. Paul is a practising attorney. He's been a chief legal officer and a chief risk officer at major Financial Institutions, and he's worked with pretty much all the market regulators in the sector, including the Department of Justice, the OCC, OFAC, and the Fed. Paul is also an adjunct professor at Fordham Law in New York. This conversation centres on Money Laundering and Cyber Crime as two key dimensions of the criminal activity challenge that the FS sector faces. In today's market, illegal activity manifests in so many different ways and some surprising places. Paul shares some of his practical stories of the threats, regulations and remedies that firms must pay attention to. https://lnkd.in/emvUgwBx

🎙️ A new episode of the London Fintech Podcast is live, featuring an insightful conversation with Louis Glass, Head of CMS' TMT-sector M&A group and Managing Partner of their Tel Aviv office. Join Tony Clark, Founder and CEO of NextWave Consulting, as he dives into Louis’ unique journey—from coding database software at 15 to leading high-profile tech and internet transactions across over 45 countries. Louis shares his expertise in helping multinationals, scale-ups, and startups navigate complex cross-border deals, with a focus on how the legal landscape shapes the growth and innovation of tech and fintech companies. Louis discusses the importance of aligning legal frameworks with fast-paced innovation, and how fintech firms can leverage legal strategies to scale globally while staying compliant. He also provides practical insights for legal professionals and entrepreneurs working on the front lines of tech, e-commerce, and fintech. Tune in to learn how legal strategy plays a critical role in driving innovation in tech and fintech. 🔗https://lnkd.in/em6-8SAn #fintech #techlaw #innovation #digitalstrategy #londonfintechpodcast