35. Interview with Nigel Verdon: Fintech innovation is dead. So what next?

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Today, we have the privilege of speaking with someone who has a proven track record of founding and exiting category-defining companies.

Nigel Verdon, born in Germany, began his journey studying Mechanical Engineering at Warwick University. After a brief stint in the automotive industry with EBS, he transitioned into financial services, carving out an impressive career. His roles include working at Swiss Bank Corporation, serving on the board of LCJ, and holding a director position at Dresdner Kleinwort Investment Bank.

Nigel has made a particularly significant impact on the world of Fintech, founding three companies, including Currency Cloud - a unicorn that has revolutionised the way businesses manage international payments.

In this discussion, we’ll dive into Nigel’s unique path to tech leadership, explore the future of Fintech, and uncover why the next wave of technological innovation feels decidedly artisanal.

What to look forward to:

00:16 Introduction to Nigel Verdon

01:45 Nigel’s unique path to tech leadership

25:48 Where does Fintech go from here?

35:26 Tech’s artisanal future

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