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In the latest episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Giles Andrews OBE, co-founder of Zopa, the world's first P2P lending business launched in 2004, to discuss two decades working in FinTech and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the financial services of the future. Finding himself as an accidental CFO in the early days of Zopa thanks to an accountancy qualification, Giles progressed to CEO and Chairman and is still an active Board Member, responsible for in excess of £4bn in loans in the UK, and revolutionising the way we look at banking. Reflecting on the economic storms faced globally over the past few years, Giles offers an insider's perspective on the 2008 financial crisis, revealing how it inadvertently fuelled Zopa's growth by transforming the lending landscape. Now managing a diverse portfolio, from the intricacies of Zopa's operations to Chair of online automotive marketplace CarWow, Giles is all too familiar with the challenges faced against a backdrop of evolving consumer behaviour and digital upheaval. In a world now captivated by artificial intelligence, he shares his thoughts on the positives in work efficiency and improved user experience in customer service, but expresses concerns about ethics and governance, especially in financial services. Balancing innovation and regulation, Giles highlights the importance of ethical leadership and community spirit to ensure a prosperous ecosystem for businesses of all sizes, whilst embracing advancements in technology. Chapters - (0:00:00) - Financial Leadership and Innovation (0:12:21) - Navigating Financial Crisis and Growth (0:19:25) - Recent Financial Sector Collapses and Innovation (0:24:08) - Innovation in Banking and AI (0:36:06) - Ethics and Privacy in AI Governance (0:41:54) - Issue of Financial Engineering in Business About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giles Andrews is the co-founder of British financial services company, Zopa, which in 2005 made waves by launching the world's first peer-to-peer lending service. Prior to revolutionising the financial sector Giles, a keen car enthusiast, worked at a car dealership but quickly turned his attention to other endeavours including becoming the Chairman of Carwow, a position amongst many others, which he still holds to this day. Giles joined us to share the story behind Zopa and its early years. He also goes on to provide more context into the decision to move the company away from P2P lending and pivot it towards becoming a bank. Finally, Giles, a multiple times Chairman, provides us with tips on how to be a good chairman and what to look out for when making hiring decisions. Make sure to like and subscribe to the Riding Unicorns podcast to never miss an episode. Also don't forget to give Riding Unicorns a follow on Twitter and LinkedIn to keep on top of the latest developments.
How (and When) Will Digital Banks Operate Profitably? No one can question the ability of the digital banks to grow their customer bases. Or their ability to raise equity capital. But what we have not seen yet is a profitable digital bank. In this session we will explore what it will take for these new banks to turn the corner on profitability. Giles Andrews, Zopa Norris Koppel, Monese Moderator: Will Beeson, Rebank
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Before there was such a thing as fintech, before peer to peer lending was invented, a group of young executives had the crazy idea to start an eBay for money in the UK. Originally named Rialto (a bridge linking two market squares in Venice) the company that would become Zopa needed to raise some money […] The post Podcast 202: Giles Andrews, Fintech Pioneer appeared first on Lend Academy.
In Episode 18 of our TechLaw podcast series, Co-Founder of Zopa, Giles Andrews, joins Martin Bartlam to share insights on trends in the peer-to-peer lending market and the challenges presented by launching a business in an initially unregulated industry. Whilst highlighting the importance of the role of collaboration in innovation and, in particular, working collaboratively with the regulator in order to develop an offering which can be trusted by the consumer.
The hosts don't hold back as they rip the current generation a new one while explaining what the hell the Fyre Fest was, the aftermath, and the consequences of being a card-carrying member of the Trump Generation. Then, they go on to tell us what they think of all involved. If you ever thought a Whoredashian or a Hadid was “cool”, this podcast may not be for you. Other Topics include: Nathan Von Edmondson, Tin Holiday, Joe Camareno, Giles Andrews, Cardi B, The Grammys, Lindor Truffles, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kardashian, Ja Rule, Billy McFarland, Emily Ratajkowski, Influencers, Fuck Jerry, Blink 182, and the complete destruction of Planet Earth, but NOT about how Mexico finally pulled that stick out of their ass and paid for the much-needed wall of Northern Aggression! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the most downloaded podcast in the world! The Unimaginary Friendcast!The Unimaginary Friendcast is hosted by David Monster, Erin Marie Bette Davis Jr. and Nathan Edmondson.. https://unimaginaryfriend.com/podcast/ And find us on Facebook!
UK Citizen and Superstar Filmmaker Giles Andrews joins the Unimaginary Friendcast to give the inside scoop on everything Brexit! On June 23rd, Britain voted by 52% to leave the European Union. What does it all mean!? Is it Good?! Is it Bad?! The value of the British Pound plummeted so maybe it's a good time to visit! Topics Include: - The Cake Report! - Brexit! - Should the Vote have even Happened?! - Immigration and Racism! - Do English People Suck?! - David's Love Affair with British Television! And So Much More! So sit back, relax and enjoy the most downloaded podcast in the world! The Unimaginary Friendcast! The Unimaginary Friendcast is hosted by David Monster, Erin Marie Davis and Nathan Edmondson. www.unimaginaryfriend.com/friendcast And find us on Facebook!
Giles Andrews - Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya
Giles Andrews CEO of @Zopa is live in the studio with @Savvy_Woman talking about #p2plending
Trends in UK Consumer P2P Lending panel at LendIt Europe 2014, with Giles Andrews, Co-Founder & CEO of Zopa; Peter Behrens, COO of RateSetter; Nicholas Harding, Founder of Lending Works; and moderator Simon Champ, CEO of P2P Capital Solutions.
Keynote address by Giles Andrews, of Zopa, at LendIt Europe 2014. The title of this presentation is Born in a Barn.
On my recent trip to London I sat down with the founders of the three leading UK p2p lenders: Peter Behrens of Ratesetter, Samir Desai of Funding Circle and Giles Andrews of Zopa. This extended edition of the Lend Academy Podcast features my conversation with all three leaders. There is a lot we can learn […] The post Podcast 09: Interviews with the Top Three UK P2P Lenders appeared first on Lend Academy.
On my recent trip to London I sat down with the founders of the three leading UK p2p lenders: Peter Behrens of Ratesetter, Samir Desai of Funding Circle and Giles Andrews of Zopa. This extended edition of the Lend Academy Podcast features my conversation with all three leaders. There is a lot we can learn […] The post Podcast 09: Interviews with the Top Three UK P2P Lenders appeared first on Lend Academy.
Talks on Entrepreneurial Leadership at London Business School - TELL Series
Giles Andrews, founder of Zopa, talks about how a good education (he studied at Oxford & INSEAD) as well as a passion and curiosity for the business that you are building, are both key ingredients for becoming a successful entrepreneur
Talks on Entrepreneurial Leadership at London Business School - TELL Series
Giles Andrews, founder of Zopa, talks about how a good education (he studied at Oxford & INSEAD) as well as a passion and curiosity for the business that you are building, are both key ingredients for becoming a successful entrepreneur
The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. This week, Evan meets three pioneers of alternative finance and asks - can they beat the banks at their own game? Giles Andrews is CEO of Zopa, the peer to peer lending website; Anil Stocker is co-founder of Market Invoice , an online finance provider that allows companies to turn invoices into working capital; and Michael Joseph is director of mobile money at Vodafone and former CEO of the Kenyan mobile phone provider Safaricom, where he launched the revolutionary mobile money transfer service, M-Pesa.
A Parliamentary committee calls for Government action to address QE’s adverse impact on pensioners; how private investors can speculate on that ultimate commodity, water; and a look at peer-to-peer lending website with Giles Andrews, CEO of Zopa.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. This week Evan asks his panel of top executives about the perils and the possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has spiralled out of control because of a failure to manage rapid growth - but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the role of the business lunch. Evan is joined in the studio by Clive Schlee, chief executive of sandwich retail chain Pret A Manger; Peter Bamford, chairman of SuperGroup, the fashion retailer behind the SuperDry brand; Giles Andrews, founder and chief executive of Zopa, an online lending service. Producer: Ben Crighton.