Podcast appearances and mentions of Nigel Morris

Send us a text One of our best yet!  Wayne Smith from the SEC has a story and achievements that we barely scratched the surface of. He also proved that larrikinism is alive and well in our industry and politics. Enjoy the yarn... This episode is brought to you by Catch Power, the brains behind smarter solar. Whether it's optimising self-consumption or taming complex installs, Catch Power gives installers the tools to take control. Learn more at catchpower.com.au. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice. 

Send us a textLive from Perth! Karl, Nige & Luke hit record at the Positive Energy launch alongside special guest Louis Stone, one of the company's directors. While Jess couldn't make the trip, she dialed in a cameo with none other than Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy. A big episode from a big day in the Aussie solar scene. This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia's leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textBattery incentives are back in the spotlight—State and Federal schemes are rolling out, and we're joined by Connor Price from the Smart Energy Council to unpack what it all means for the industry, the opportunities on offer, and the challenges we need to watch.This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia's leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Welcome to Season 4 of The J Curve with me, Olga Maslikhova.Last week I got to spend a few days in cidade maravilhosa—Rio de Janeiro—for Web Summit, which this year attracted over 37,000 people. The event was action-packed—both inside the venue and across the city, with an incredible lineup of side events.It was a milestone week for The J Curve. We recorded our very first live episode on stage—a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time, and the one we're releasing today: a live interview with Mike Packer, partner at QED Investors.QED is the legendary firm founded by Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris—the creators of Capital One and pioneers of data-driven credit long before it became mainstream. They've been betting on Latin America for over a decade. Their first investment in the region was Nubank, now the most valuable digital bank in the world.Here's what we cover:— Why growth capital is the new frontier in LatAm— What makes a founder truly fundable in 2025+— AI's real impact across QED's portfolio— What it really takes to IPO from LatAm— The vertical SaaS trap—and the case for vertical AIMore from us: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The J Curve Insider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we go beyond the podcast to break down the most exciting investment & tech trends in LATAM. Sharp. Concise. Real business strategies and market insights you won't find anywhere else. Delivered straight to your inbox.Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Send us a textGlenn Morelli is the Managing Director of Tindo Solar, Australia's only solar panel manufacturer. He joined us on the latest episode to chat about his journey, Solar PV production and other interesting topics. This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia's leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Ep 13 Nigel Morris is a WA bowhunter who has had incredible success with sambar over the years. We talk about the logistical challenges of bowhunting from WA and Nige shares a successful family bowfishing adventure. There are plenty of cool stories with some incredibly close encounters with the brown ghosts of the high country.

Send us a textRecorded live from the stage at the Smart Energy Expo 2025, which included participation from the audience. We cover key topics and highlights from the show, with some laughs along the way.This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia's leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textFinn Peacock transformed Solar Quotes into a powerhouse that has reached over 800,000 households. In this episode, we discuss the journey of building the platform and dive into key industry topics.Don't miss the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on April 9-10! Grab your tickets here: smartenergyexpo.org.au – See you there!Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Global consulting group Sia has announced the acquisition of The Upside, a British consulting agency, as part of the firm's strategic expansion in the UK market. As part of this investment in The Upside, Sia is deepening its focus on brand, innovation, and culture in the UK. The acquisition also strengthens Sia's presence in the global tech sector, which will now represent 12% of the firm's worldwide turnover. This follows a €250 million minority investment from funds managed by Blackstone's private equity strategy for individual investors in January, to support Sia's continued growth. The Upside Founded in 2013, The Upside has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner among some of the leading companies in tech, retail, and consumer goods. It delivers a broad range of projects, from brand positioning, product and service innovation, sustainability and cultural impact, and the strategy behind leading consumer product launches. With a team of 20 strategists, The Upside generated £6.2M (€7.2M) in revenue in FY24. Niku Banaie, founder of The Upside, will lead this initiative and join the Sia leadership team as Partner. Additionally, Nigel Morris, Chairman of The Upside and former Executive Director at Dentsu, will take on the role of Senior Advisor to Sia in the UK and globally. "This acquisition underscores our commitment to the UK as a key market for growth and innovation. With its dynamic business landscape and rich creative ecosystem, the UK is an ideal environment for our strategic expansion." said Gary O'Sullivan, Managing Partner for SIA, UK & Ireland. "The Upside's mission to drive better business growth by uniting culture, commerce and creativity aligns with our vision. We're excited about the opportunities this partnership unlocks and the enhanced capabilities we can now offer." Niku Banaie, CEO & Founder of The Upside said: "From the start, The Upside has been driven by a desire to challenge conventions and create meaningful impact. Joining Sia is an exciting next step, not just because of our shared ambition, but because of the depth of expertise they bring - particularly in AI, which is world-class. Their capabilities will enhance what we do and open new possibilities for our clients. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey and I look forward to what we can build together." See more stories here.

Send us a textManaging solar systems and servicing customers post-install is a massive challenge for retailers and installers. Ray Szylko (CSO & Co-Founder @ Omnidian) and Peter Matthews (MD @ Solar Service Guys) joined us to discuss these issues and their recent partnership, supporting solar retailers and OEM's.Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textIt's  been a massive fortnight and we jam as many topics as we can into the episode!  Lliam Ricketts from Supply Partners & New Energy Training joined us for a deep-dive on commercial storage, large EV chargers and diversifying your business. Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!Enter the "Win a Smart Energy Podcast" competition by submitting your idea to comp@smartenergy.org.au (25 words or less). Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textAfter our fortnightly update, Geoff Bragg joined us for a chat. He's the Training & Standards Coordinator at the SEC, Deputy Chair at SEIA, Managing Director at Sunman Solar, and also one of the good guys of the industry.Enter the "Win a Smart Energy Podcast" competition by submitting your idea to comp@smartenergy.org.au . Details are at 47:12 on this episode.Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textAfter the usual industry wrap, Mark Cavanaugh joins us for a chat. Mark is the owner of MC Electrical and has one of the most informative YouTube channels on solar. Some of his views are controversial but they're all backed up by testing and data. Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/blue-moonLicense code: AV3SL0OZGXBLLECT

Send us a textWe're back for 2025 with the usual industry news and banter. Brian Craighead & Ben Bishop from Energy Renaissance also joined us to discuss manufacturing and the wider battery market.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

We sat down to review the year, cover current topics and to make some predictions about 2025. Find out which episodes were the most downloaded as well as some other interesting stats. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Imraan from Solaris Finance and Solar Nerds joined us to discuss a range of topics including industry trends and net-zero massage chairs. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Ross De Rango from the Electric Vehicle Council joined us to discuss current issues around EV's, including a deep-dive into V2G (vehicle to grid). Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textMiguel Armaza travels to Alexandria, Virginia for an in-person interview with a fintech legend: Nigel Morris, Co-Founder of QED and Capital One. QED is a global fintech venture capital firm that has backed numerous amazing companies, including Credit Karma, Nubank, Avant, SoFi, and Klarna. They currently have over $4.0 billion in AUM.Prior to QED, Nigel co-founded Capital One in 1994. The bank today is amongst the 10 largest banks in the US with almost $500 billion in assets. They are also one of the most innovative financial institutions that have inspired countless of entrepreneurs worldwide.In this episode, we discuss:Building Capital One and the principles and innovations that shaped the success of the bankNigel started investing in venture capital 17 years ago – what has he learned about backing great founders?Why Nigel is still very bullish about the future of fintechWhat makes an effective board meeting, a day in the life of Nigel… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join ~70,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Matt Harold from Enviro Projects joined us for the latest episode. From the Emerging debacle to business wins, we enjoyed this one.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, with Jess MacPherson in the mix. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice. 

Join us for a walk around the floor of All Energy, where we chatted with some of the industry's finest. There's plenty of background noise but the conversations were great. Thanks to Finn Peacock (Solar Quotes), Will Hall (Sigenergy), Bobbie McKibbon (Solar Integrity, AWISE), Rod Scott (Selectronic), James Grant (SunPower Maxeon), David Copperthwaite (Nickel Energy), Chris O'Brien (Middys) and Mario & Sean Guzzi (Clenergy) for joining us.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

We're joined by Joey Kassouf from SwitchDin to understand how CSIP works and why it's been implemented (now we just need uniform requirements across the country!). We also solve the mystery of the missing episode #69.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Darren Johannesen from the SEC is one of the leading figures in stewardship, solar recycling and the circular economy. He joined us to discuss these topics and more... Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Leila Playmore is an accomplished industry figure, off-grid specialist and advocate for women in the solar industry. She jumped onto the latest episode to chat with Karl and Nige.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Wilf Johnston is the GM of the Smart Energy Council in WA and has an extensive history in our industry. He joined us for a chat and as we go through the latest news.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Andy McCarthy is doing the rounds to promote his book "Here Comes the Sun" and joined us for an excellent chat. Jess MacPherson also dropped into the conversation.Order a copy of "Here Comes the Sun" here: https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Andy-McCarthy-Here-Comes-the-Sun-9781923046337Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

We were lucky to have Dr Richard Corkish from UNSW chat with us about solar technology and passion projects in the Pacific. Jess MacPherson also jumped in as co-host, with her usual passion. Learn more about Dr Richard's passion projects here: https://liudan034.wixsite.com/unswervAnd here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142289664@N02/albums/72157718028976451/ Solar professionals can reach out to him if they'd like to get involved. To make a submission about the Clean Energy Regulator's decision to re-appoint the CEC as head of products accreditation, go here: https://cer.gov.au/news-and-media/public-consultations/product-listing-body-nomination Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Luke Cove from Lightning Energy joined Nige, Karl & Luke to discuss electrification and business from a unique point-of-view.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Solar installs are hitting record volumes while solar companies are doing it tough. Warwick Johnston from Sunwiz joined us to discuss this phenomenon, as well as other market trends. sunwiz.com.auJust Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

In the latest episode we're joined by Glen Morris from the Smart Energy Lab. The topics range from breaking news to the latest in tech and compliance. Smart Energy Lab on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartEnergyLabJust Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Alex's experience as a VC turned LP (0:51)Insights into evaluating smaller funds (2:20)Characteristics of a good LP (6:44)Role of an LP as a sounding board (8:06)Constructing an LPAC (10:39)Continuing relationships with funds (12:15)Pitch to LPs for Slipstream Investors (14:17)Evaluating Emerging Managers (18:53)Sector-Focused Funds (24:05)Insider Segment: Navigating Venture Capital's Evolution (25:45)Diversification of Investment Opportunities (28:35)Future of Venture Capital (30:38)Fund Management and Responsibilities (34:45)Active Investing and Fund Sourcing (35:33)Optimal Time for Venture Investment (37:08)Final thoughts and takeaways (38:26)Alex Edelson is the Founder and General Partner of Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, he worked at QED Investors, a top fintech-focused venture capital firm with $4.3 billion in assets under management. Alex joined as Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff and became the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He previously worked at a fintech startup and spent seven years practicing law. Alex holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Michigan. Learn more at www.slipstream investors.com.Sydecar.io is a frictionless deal execution platform for venture investors. Our platform handles back-office operations for venture investors, automating banking, compliance, contracts, and reporting so that customers can focus on making deals and building relationships. Learn more at www.sydecar.io.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies.The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar is a leader in commercial solutions and joined us to discuss the latest challenges and issues in that space. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

In this episode we're joined by Heidi Lee, CEO of the think-tank and advocacy group Beyond Zero Emissions. We take a wider view than usual to see the bigger picture and Solar's role in it. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Will the materials recovered from solar panels at end-of-life be enough to cover the cost of recycling? Is the 'tidal wave' of decommissioned PV panels an impending disaster or an enormous opportunity.  James Petesic from PV industries joined us to discuss. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Alex Edelson is the Founder and General Partner of Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, he worked at QED Investors, a top fintech-focused venture capital firm with $4.3 billion in assets under management. Alex joined as Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff and became the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He previously worked at a fintech startup and spent seven years practicing law. Alex holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Michigan.   You can learn more about: How LPs evaluate emerging managers How to build a successful VC fund Portfolio construction, thesis building, and fund strategy ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG ===================== Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

Simon Ceglinski from PowerPlus Energy is the the guest and topics include the $1Bn Solar SunShot scheme (including a short update from John Grimes), warranties after a company folds and lithium battery fires. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Live from the floor of the SEC in Sydney, we discussed the standouts of the show. Terry Costello from Solar Accreditation Australia joined us to share about the transition of the solar accreditation program. Wayne Smith from the Smart Energy Council also dropped in to chat. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Luke, Karl & Nige cover off the latest industry news and then catch up with energy adviser, researcher and author Tim Forcey. He's also the founder of the My Efficient Electric Home FB page.Pre-order your copy of Tim's book My Efficient Electric Home Handbook here:https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/my-efficient-electric-home-handbook-tim-forcey/p/9781761500336or here: https://www.amazon.com.au/My-Efficient-Electric-Home-Handbook/dp/1761500333https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyEfficientElectricHomeJust Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Capital One is such an iconic brand that it is hard to imagine a time before it. But when Nigel Morris co-founded the business in 1994, it was wildly innovative—from the products it introduced to the market (like secured credit cards) to a data-driven approach to customer segmentation to an emphasis on team culture. Today, Capital One is one of the largest retail banks in the United States, serving more than 100 million customers across a diverse set of businesses. Nigel's career didn't stop there: he went on to start QED Investors, a fintech venture capital platform that has invested in companies like Credit Karma, Nubank, and Klarna. Nigel shares why Capital One's early success came down to rapid execution, why restlessness is a positive trait for founders, and how one interesting use case of AI is powering one-to-one marketing.

Welcome to The How To Fail F-Word miniseries! Three days, three guests, three different F-words.Today, we have Nigel Morris...on fuel.Nigel Morris is the definition of a self-made man: born in Essex, the son of an army sergeant father and a Welsh mother, he left school at 15 before going on to co-found one of the biggest banks in the world, Capital One. How did he do it? What motivates him? How does he manage his ambition?A slightly different How To Fail episode from usual, but perhaps an even more interesting one because of it. We don't get that many business people offering to share their failures in such an open way and I'm very grateful to Nigel for doing so.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at an annual event hosted by Clearscore, the free credit score app. Full disclosure: Clearscore is my husband's company. I was not paid a fee so this is not a branded episode (but they're really good fyi).--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpod

One of the biggest factors in whether you receive outsized returns as a VC is how your portfolio is constructed. A single investment can create outsized returns which can be lost if your portfolio construction is flawed. Our guest today is Alex Edelson, Founder and GP of Slipstream Investors, a noted and up-and-coming Fund of Funds who has done a lot of work in Portfolio Construction. We get his take and talk about his experiences in Venture and his thoughts on the current market conditions.We also welcome back to the Tank, John Ruffolo of Maverix PE, to discuss the latest tech news and headlines across the venture ecosystem.About Alex Edelson:Alex is the Founder and General Partner of Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, he worked at QED Investors, a top fintech-focused venture capital firm with $3+ billion in assets under management. Alex joined as Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff and became the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He previously worked at a fintech startup and spent seven years practicing law. Alex holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Michigan.In this episode we discuss:(00:00:59) News roundup with John Ruffolo(00:23:56) Alex Edelson's journey into Venture Capital(00:25:48) Working as a Chief of Staff at QED Investors(00:26:57) Being mentored by Frank Rotman and the QED Team(00:33:54) The importance of providing context to a no over pure speed(00:34:50) Why he decided to start investing on his own(00:39:41) Early LPs that backed his vision(00:40:52) How his investing thesis evolved after the initial conversations with his LPs(00:42:18) The importance of seeing a lot of deals before investing(00:43:26) Setting clear expectations with companies at what stage you are at in your cycle(00:44:45) What Alex looks for to consider a deal a win(00:48:31) How Alex mitigates risk with diversification and other strategies(00:50:24) Why every round of financing is an opportunity to buy or sell(00:52:19) The benefits of having early liquidity(00:54:07) Redflags that can scare LPs from emerging managers(00:59:36) How the current market is affecting his strategy(01:00:44) Trends he is seeing in the market(01:02:21) Best career advice he's receivedFast Favorites*

When I first heard that QED Investors and BCG were putting together a report on the future of fintech I knew it was going to be good. I was not wrong. Never before have we seen an in-depth and rigorous analysis of where the industry is today and more importantly where we are headed.The report is titled Global Fintech 2023: Reimagining the Future of Finance, and it provides a level of optimism that has been missing in fintech for the past 12-18 months. But this is not blind optimism, it is based on data and research, both qualitative and quantitative. The finished product is a seminal report that has been the talk of the industry for the last month and a half.My next guests on the Fintech One-on-One podcast are Nigel Morris, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at QED Investors and Rishi Varma, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group. Nigel gave a presentation on this report at the recent Fintech Nexus USA event (video here) but in this interview, we delve deeply into the genesis of the report, some of its key findings, and what it means for the industry.In this podcast you will learn:Why QED and BCG decided to come together to produce this report.The size of the financial services industry globally and fintech's part in it.The methodology they used to arrive at these global revenue numbers.A chronicle of the last three years in fintech.Where we are at today with equity funding in fintech by stage of company.The growth of fintech globally over the next 7 years and where this growth will come from.The eye-popping size that fintech is expected to be in 2030.What verticals within fintech will see the most growth.Why embracing financial inclusion has enormous potential.How and when will fintech become as profitable as the incumbents.The biggest risks to the growth of fintech.What is most exciting about the future of fintech.Connect with Nigel on LinkedInConnect with Rishi on LinkedInConnect with QED on LinkedInConnect with BCG on LinkedInConnect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

When I first heard that QED Investors and BCG were putting together a report on the future of fintech I knew it was going to be good. I was not wrong. Never before have we seen an in-depth and rigorous analysis of where the industry is today and more importantly where we are headed.The report is titled Global Fintech 2023: Reimagining the Future of Finance, and it provides a level of optimism that has been missing in fintech for the past 12-18 months. But this is not blind optimism, it is based on data and research, both qualitative and quantitative. The finished product is a seminal report that has been the talk of the industry for the last month and a half.My next guests on the Fintech One-on-One podcast are Nigel Morris, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at QED Investors and Rishi Varma, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group. Nigel gave a presentation on this report at the recent Fintech Nexus USA event (video here) but in this interview, we delve deeply into the genesis of the report, some of its key findings, and what it means for the industry.In this podcast you will learn:Why QED and BCG decided to come together to produce this report.The size of the financial services industry globally and fintech's part in it.The methodology they used to arrive at these global revenue numbers.A chronicle of the last three years in fintech.Where we are at today with equity funding in fintech by stage of company.The growth of fintech globally over the next 7 years and where this growth will come from.The eye-popping size that fintech is expected to be in 2030.What verticals within fintech will see the most growth.Why embracing financial inclusion has enormous potential.How and when will fintech become as profitable as the incumbents.The biggest risks to the growth of fintech.What is most exciting about the future of fintech.Connect with Nigel on LinkedInConnect with Rishi on LinkedInConnect with QED on LinkedInConnect with BCG on LinkedInConnect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Alex Edelson, founder and general partner at Slipstream Investors, shares his journey as a limited partner and recounts the genesis of Slipstream. He talks about the importance of evaluating VCs based on their portfolio construction, unique strengths, and feedback from founders, and highlights lessons from common mistakes emerging managers do.In this episode, you'll learn:[6:32] 3 key characteristics of emerging managers that LPs compete for[10:56] What the best LPs do to remain top of mind of fund managers[16:18] Lessons from common VC mistakesThe non-profit organization that Alex is passionate about: Bridge Funding GlobalAbout Guest SpeakerAlex Edelson is the Founder and General Partner at Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, Alex was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at QED Investors and Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff.About Slipstream InvestorsSlipstream Investors is a DC-based VC fund of funds that invests in pre-seed and seed funds, many of which are emerging managers, and in their breakout portfolio companies.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode. Follow Us:  Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:29) > On this episode of McKinsey on Start-ups, our guest is Mike Packer, a partner at QED Investors, a boutique venture capital firm focused on the fast-growing fintech sector. QED was co-founded by Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris, who was one of the co-founders of Capital One, and QED has taken a similar, data-centric strategic approach to its investing in the next generation of financial services disruptors. With more than $3 billion under management, QED invests in the US and UK but also has a growing presence in Latin America and other emerging markets in Asia and Africa. It has backed well-known fintech players and unicorns, including Credit Karma, SoFi, NuBank and Remitly. Like QED founders as well as other partners, Packer has a background in financial services – at Capital One, where he spent ten years in a variety of roles, including running small business lending. It's that kind of operational experience that QED believes gives it a distinct advantage in choosing its investments and taking an active role in helping them succeed. Underlying the firm's philosophy is a belief it can help fintech startups increase their odds of success by reducing the number of contingent probabilities or dependencies involved in the business plan. QED calls this fighting the tyranny of .8 to the power of 5.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

On this episode of McKinsey on Start-ups, our guest is Mike Packer, a partner at QED Investors, a boutique venture capital firm focused on the fast-growing fintech sector. QED was co-founded by Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris, who was one of the co-founders of Capital One, and QED has taken a similar, data-centric strategic approach to its investing in the next generation of financial services disruptors. With more than $3 billion under management, QED invests in the US and UK but also has a growing presence in Latin America and other emerging markets in Asia and Africa. It has backed well-known fintech players and unicorns, including Credit Karma, SoFi, NuBank and Remitly. Like QED founders as well as other partners, Packer has a background in financial services – at Capital One, where he spent ten years in a variety of roles, including running small business lending. It's that kind of operational experience that QED believes gives it a distinct advantage in choosing its investments and taking an active role in helping them succeed. Underlying the firm's philosophy is a belief it can help fintech startups increase their odds of success by reducing the number of contingent probabilities or dependencies involved in the business plan. QED calls this fighting the tyranny of .8 to the power of 5. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:29) >

Episode Summary In this episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Nigel Morris and Benoy Thanjan discuss the differences between the Australian and U.S solar markets and the varying pricing costs. Benoy highlights the high solar prices, especially in the U.S, and the factors contributing to the costs. Finally, he provides lessons that the Australian market can learn from the U.S solar industry and what he thinks is the future of the U.S solar market.    Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.    Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Nigel Morris With 30 years of experience in solar energy Nigel Morris is a Solar Technology Advocate and was recently added to a list of the world's Top 20 Solar Influencers. He is an experienced and passionate solar professional and co-host of Solar Insiders, one of the world longest running and best-ranked solar industry podcasts, and Great Solar Business, a new series exploring the secrets of building solar companies. He is obsessed with electric motorcycles, vehicle to grid, and the power of data.   Insights from this episode:  Differences between the U.S and the Australian solar market Differences in pricing in the U.S and the Australian solar market Insights into why solar prices are in the U.S Insights into the competitive landscape of solar energy in the U.S What the Australian solar market can learn from the U.S   Quotes from the show: “The west of the U.S and Hawaii have a high solar radiance, so it makes a good market for residential solar” -Benoy Thanjan, Solar Maverick Podcast “Australia has relatively expensive energy prices” -Nigel Morris, Solar Maverick Podcast “The price of batteries are going down substantially, specifically lithium iron technology ”-Benoy Thanjan, Solar Maverick Podcast “We [Australia] do not have the experience that you guys [U.S] do in the large scale space, although we are chasing quickly there”  -Nigel Morris, Solar Maverick Podcast “There is so much disruption that is happening in the industry” -Benoy Thanjan, Solar Maverick Podcast “If you want that low-cost energy in Australia, if you want the cheapest energy, to top up your EV, you do that from a home solar system; you don't do it from grid power” -Nigel Morris, Solar Maverick Podcast   Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan Website: www.reneuenergy.com Email:  info@renewenergy.com LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy   Nigel Morris LinkedIn: Nigel Morris  Facebook: Nigel Morris    Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on iTunes, Podbean, YouTube, and most of the major podcast platforms.   This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

This 3-part podcast series is a production of ListenDeck, a podcast & video production company     This series is about the beginning of fintech and the early stages of financial technology as it transitioned from traditional banking into its digital transformation as we know it today.   We follow the story from the journey and growth of CapitalOne (the first modern fintech) & QED Investors (a top global fintech VC firm) through the experience of Nigel Morris co-founder of both CapitalOne and QED Investors.   In this series we have so many amazing people such as Matt Harris from Bain Capital,  Frank Rotman from QED Investors,  Hans Morris from NYCA, Nigel Morris & many more.      Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesdays regular programming episode with Jordan Wright from Atomic Financial.  About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It' podcast and the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized podcast & video production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

This 3-part podcast series is a production of ListenDeck, a podcast & video production company     This series is about the beginning of fintech and the early stages of financial technology as it transitioned from traditional banking into its digital transformation as we know it today.   We follow the story from the journey and growth of CapitalOne (the first modern fintech) & QED Investors (a top global fintech VC firm) through the experience of Nigel Morris co-founder of both CapitalOne and QED Investors.   In this series we have so many amazing people such as Matt Harris from Bain Capital,  Frank Rotman from QED Investors,  Hans Morris from NYCA, Nigel Morris & many more.      Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Thursdays episode where we're releasing the 3 of the Founding Fintech.  Episode 3 will follow the journey with Nigel Morris at QED Investors.   About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It' podcast and the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized podcast & video production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

This 3-part podcast series series is a production of ListenDeck,a podcast & video production company     This series is about the beginning of fintech and the early stages of financial technology as it transitioned from traditional banking into its digital transformation as we know it today.   We follow the story from the journey and growth of CapitalOne (the first modern fintech) & QED Investors (a top global fintech VC firm) through the experience of Nigel Morris co-founder of both CapitalOne and QED Investors.   In this series we have so many amazing people such as Matt Harris from Bain Capital,  Frank Rotman from QED Investors,  Hans Morris from NYCA, Nigel Morris & many more.      Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Next Tuesdays episode where we're releasing episode 2 of the Founding Fintech.  Episode 2 will follow the journey as Nigel Morris transitioned from CapitalOne to QED Investors.   About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It' podcast and the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized podcast & video production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you're looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Matt Bivons,  Founder & CEO at Canopy.  Canopy's loan management and servicing platform helps Fintechs and brands service customer accounts through automations and APIs to help improve borrower repayment rates, increase net promoter scores, and decrease the cost of servicing for lending and credit card products. Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Thursdays episode where we're releasing a special 3-part series about the Founding of Fintech, the amazing story of the creation of Capital One and QED Investors, through the experience of Nigel Morris, co-founder of Capital One and QED Investors.   On that series we have so many amazing people such as Matt Harris from Bain Capital,  Frank Rotman from QED Investors,  Hans Morris from NYCA, Nigel Morris & many more.    About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It' podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin and the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized podcast production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium