Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
932. Insights: How Zilch CEO Philip Belamant built a profitable fintech with over 4.5M customers
Jan 30, 2025
Philip Belamant, Co-founder and CEO of Zilch—a leading Buy Now Pay Later company with over 4.5 million customers—shares his insights on building a profitable fintech during a pandemic. He reveals how Zilch integrates advertising with payments to empower consumers and discusses navigating regulatory challenges. Philip highlights the importance of strong customer relationships for growth, explores potential future expansions, and reflects on the financial landscape's complexities, all while envisioning a borderless fintech future.
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- Zilch has transformed payment processes through an ad-subsidized model that offers cashback and discounts, enhancing consumer value.
- The fintech company has shown remarkable growth, achieving over £3 billion in sales and serving 4.5 million customers in just 45 months.
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