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Sebastien Marchon CEO at Rydoo
After more than 10 years in the European tech scene, first as a founder and now as a scale-up leader, I’ve seen both sides of the startup journey. At Rydoo, we started with a clear vision and a commitment to solving real challenges for businesses. We learned that success is shaped far more by hard-won lessons than by luck. Luck is only a small par...
08 August 2025 /payments /startups
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
For decades, banks have fulfilled two core functions: Financial Intermediation: collecting deposits and channeling them into loans and investments. Payment Facilitation: enabling the smooth transfer of money between individuals and institutions. However, these traditional roles are becoming increasingly commoditized. The digitalization of money
04 August 2025 /retail /startups
Katherine Chan CEO at Juice
SME lending is back in the headlines. In the first quarter of 2025, UK high-street banks issued billions in new loans, supported by expanded government schemes and renewed interest in business credit. On paper, the recovery looks strong. But in practice, many founders still find themselves working around finance rather than with it. During the yea...
27 June 2025 /startups /inclusion
Isaiah Owolabi Founder/CEO at ESGine
In 2025, fintech is no longer the Wild West—it's becoming the backbone of a regulated, globally interconnected financial system. As the founder of GloPayz, a cross-border payments platform in development, one truth has become crystal clear: Compliance is no longer a back-office cost—it’s a front-line product feature. We're already in an era where...
26 May 2025 /payments /regulation
Scott Andery Digital Marketing Expert and Writer
In today's digital-first world, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) startups are transforming industries by offering scalable, on-demand solutions. However, with great innovation comes great responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting user data. SaaS platforms handle vast volumes of sensitive information, from personal identifiers and paymen...
25 May 2025 /security /startups
Leon Fischer-Brocks Co-Founder | CEO at Bloxley
My name is Leon Fischer-Brocks. I’m co-founder and CEO of Bloxley, a digital finance app gearing towards launch. At 24, I’m at the start of my journey, young enough to challenge conventions, but with experience enough to know that execution is everything. Like many in this space, I am at the crossroads of vision and reality, staring down the exhi
22 May 2025 /retail /startups
In 2025, scaling a business requires more than ambition—it demands precision. Founders are operating in a climate shaped by persistent inflation, tighter margins, and increasingly complex supply chains. While UK inflation eased to 2.6% in March (ONS, 2025), the cumulative impact of high input costs and shifting trade dynamics is still being felt ...
14 May 2025 /startups /predictions
If you’re an SME founder trying to plan your next inventory order or marketing push, chances are you’ve felt the pressure of a shifting global trade landscape. The latest US tariff hikes, introduced in April 2025, are already sending ripple effects across supply chains — with up to 50% tariffs now applying to goods from over 60 countries. For foun...
25 April 2025 /startups /inclusion
Arun Poojari CEO & Co - Founder at Cashinvoice
Over the past decade, there's been a noticeable shift in how consumers view financial services. Today's customers are no longer satisfied with just standard offerings; they expect financial institutions to be agile, responsive, and capable of providing personalized and tailored products to their unique needs. This shift is not limited to B2C marke...
24 April 2025 /startups /inclusion
Some lenders are quietly becoming obsolete. In 2025, founders no longer tolerate 6-week approval timelines, rigid credit models, or hidden fees buried in legalese. The pace of business has changed, and the lenders who don’t keep up risk being left behind. This shift isn’t just anecdotal, it’s playing out in the numbers. UK SME lending volumes have...
04 April 2025 /startups /inclusion
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