From being the first non-founding employee of Skype to co-founding international money transfer platform Wise, Taavet Hinrikus has been at the center of Europe’s technology ecosystem. Today at early-stage VC Plural, he focuses on funding European tech startups and supporting the next generation of founders. He spoke about the impacts of early exits, the impo ... Show More
Nov 21
The Apollo Theater’s Michelle Ebanks: Preserving Legacy and Celebrating Harlem's Cultural Scene
The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City has been a cornerstone of American culture and music since its founding in 1934. It has been instrumental in nurturing emerging artists and launching legends, such as Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and more. President and ... Show More
16m 52s
Nov 18
AI and the Enterprise Revolution: Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi
Databricks—now valued at over $100 billion—is redefining the future of data and AI for enterprises worldwide. Ali Ghodsi, co-founder and CEO of Databricks, joins David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, to share Databricks’ founding story, how the company is driving real ... Show More
24m 50s
Nov 12
Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi: Unlocking a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
Uber has redefined the global mobility and delivery landscape—and now, improvements in autonomous vehicles and AI are further driving the company’s growth and reach. In discussion with Eric Sheridan, Goldman Sachs Research’s co-business unit leader of TMT, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowsh ... Show More
26m 48s
May 2025
958. Insights: The rise of digital wealth management – a conversation with Monument CEO Ian Rand
On this special edition of Fintech Insider Insights, David M. Brear, Group CEO at 11:FS, is joined by Ian Rand, CEO of Monument Bank - a pioneering digital private bank designed for mass affluent individuals. Ian took the helm at Monument in 2022, bringing extensive experience fr ... Show More
46m 31s
Nov 2024
915. News: LATAM fintech is booming, Metrobank slapped with a hefty fine, and why Klarna chose NYC for its IPO
Join hosts Laura Watkins and Benjamin Ensor alongside some great guests as we look at the biggest financial services and fintech stories of the past week.
Topics covered include: a LATAM fintech roundup featuring news from Nubank, Ualá, and Tako; Klarna announcing plans to IPO i ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2023
Investing in transformative tech: EQT Ventures’ long view
On today’s episode of McKinsey on Startups, we talk to Gautam Nadella, an operating partner at EQT Ventures in the Bay Area, where he drives M&A, fundraising, and partnership efforts within their portfolio of more than 100 companies. EQT invests in a wide range of companies in bo ... Show More
22m 49s
Jan 2023
Base10’s Ade Ajao: A data-driven approach to funding more diverse founders
On today’s episode of McKinsey on Startups, we talk to Adeyemi Ajao, the cofounder and Managing Partner at Base 10 Partners. The San Francisco-based VC firm focuses on startups bringing automation technology to a variety of sectors in what it calls the Real Economy, including log ... Show More
33m 8s
Oct 20
1007. News: Goldman Sachs acquires Industry Ventures and UK fintech funding bounces back to 2022 highs
About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast th ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2024
889. News: ClearBank secures Dutch banking licence, a16z-backed Tally shuts down, and UK fintech investment nearly triples
Join host Kate Moody and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.
Topics covered include: ClearBank are set for European expansion after securing a Dutch banking licence, year-on-year investment in UK fintech has nearly tripled to ... Show More
1h 5m