Remembering Episode One and Fintech Origins

About this episode:

It's here! We did it! Our 1,000th show is now yours. 🎉

That’s right - 1,000 episodes of diving deep into the trends, challenges, and characters that make fintech one of the most exciting industries on the planet. From our very first recording back in 2016 to now, it's been an incredible journey - and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community.

To mark this milestone, Fintech Insiders David M. Brear, Laura Watkins, Kate Moody, and David Barton-Grimley come together to reflect on the biggest fintech moments of the past nine years - the ones that shaped the show, defined financial services, and made us who we are.

Expect nostalgia, big opinions, behind-the-scenes stories, and maybe even a few surprises…

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Reflections from our earliest contributors and legendary hosts

• Top fintech moments from the past 9 years

• Thoughts on what’s next for the industry - and for Fintech Insider

Whether you've listened to all 999 episodes or you're just joining us, this one’s for you.

Thanks for being part of the journey. Here’s to the next thousand!

Contributors: 

• Megan Caywood - Founder & CEO of Caywood

• Nigel Walsh - Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow

• Ali Paterson - Editor‑in‑Chief at Fintech Finance

• Val Kristensen - Corporate Affairs Director (CAD) at OakNorth 

• Richard Davies - CEO of Allica Bank

• Nick Ogden - CEO at 54 Knots

• Colin Payne - Head of Innovation at the FCA

• Sam Maule - Head of Business Development at Moov

• Sophie Guibaud - Strategic Sparring Partner, Building Alpha 

• Romi Savova - Founder and CEO of PensionBee

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About Fintech Insider:

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.

Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.

Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance.

Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you.

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