The way COVID-19 has changed the way we work comes up a lot, founders have had to pivot and innovate to build companies during lockdown but the workplace restrictions seemed to spark inspiration for this week's guest, Larry Gadea, founder, and CEO of Envoy. Envoy started in 2013 as a guest sign-in platform to make offices safer and more efficient. Over the p ... Show More
Nov 20
Beyond growth hacks: real stories of reaching untapped markets
Luna co-founder Jas Schembri-Stothart and Untapped Solutions founder Andre Peart share how they cracked go-to-market for audiences most startups avoid. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal the guerrilla tactics, trust-building strategies, and creative experiments that helpe ... Show More
28m 34s
Nov 13
The 7-Failure Rule: How Forethought AI Found Product-Market Fit with Co-Founder Deon Nicholas
Forethought AI co-founder Deon Nicholas shares how he built a company that puts customers (not hype) at the center. In this episode of Build Mode, he unpacks his “7-Failure Rule,” the early experiments that shaped Forethought’s success, and why conviction should always come from ... Show More
46m 54s
Oct 2024
902. Insights: 10 years of Atom Bank with CEO Mark Mullen
On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Kate Moody is joined by Mark Mullen, CEO and Co-Founder of Atom Bank.
Before Monzo or Starling, there was Atom. It's been ten years since Atom Bank, a digital challenger bank based in the North East of England, was incorporated. ... Show More
43m 44s
Jul 2025
Corner Office Conversation: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S on its AI Playbook
What happens when 20% of your code is written by machines? In this Corner Office Conversation, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to Ravi Kumar, CEO at Cognizant, to unpack how the tech major is reimagining IT services through AI, automation, and open innovation.With a strong push tow ... Show More
25m 36s
Nov 2024
911. News: Shopify makes life easier for businesses, Moniepoint reaches unicorn status, and is it time to 'fight' the regulators?
Join host Kate Moody along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.
Topics covered include: Shopify launching Shopify Finance to support businesses; Moniepoint becoming Africa’s newest fintech unicorn, with representatives h ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2024
918. Insights: How to launch in the Middle East
On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to discuss expansion into the Middle East.
Imagine, and if you’re listening to this podcast you might not need to imagine, that you’re the founder of a successful fintech. You’re doing ... Show More
51m 51s