The Fintech Marketers and Leaders Podcast Growth Gorilla

Henry Barton, Head of Community and Brand at Uncapped, came in to talk about the importance of setting the right foundation for building loyal communities.Henry studied archaeology long before getting into finance, hoping to be the next Indiana Jones. When that didn’t work out, he moved to London, where we held roles from sales to partnerships to publishing for The Times. After working for the UK's largest small business support network, Henry found his biggest passion is helping small b...

Harshil Varsani, Head of Creative at TotallyMoney, talked today about the role of creativity in fintechs.A master of all things creative, Harshil worked across various industries and roles, from international corporations to agencies and startups. As the Head of Creative at TotallyMoney, he looks after a diverse, integrated team of copywriters, designers, illustrators, motion designers and UX writers.Since he joined the company, his team has grown from two digital designers to 10 creatives. O...

Ariana Sverdlik, Head of Global Brand at SumUp joined Shameer on an inspiring chat about creating and growing a human-centric FinTech brand.From big brands with small budgets to small brands with big dreams, Ariana has built communities and campaigns for Disney, Loreal and many others.At SumUp, she’s empowering teams globally to understand the brand and help bring it to life in the real world. She works with stakeholders, connecting the dots and how they communicate across all major global ac...

Raquel Soares, Director of Marketing and Communications Edenred Payment Solutions, talked about all things rebranding for fintech growth.With over a decade in marketing, initially working for Philips, Raquel transitioned to fintech at GoCardless before becoming Head of Marketing at Edenred Payment Solutions. Now, Raquel drives brand growth, leading a team of experts in product marketing, branding, design, content, and events.Passionate about diversity and inclusion, she actively champions ini...

We had the pleasure of speaking to Paul Jarratt, Vice President of Marketing Communications and Sales Enablement at Onfido, about how AI helps fintechs innovate and stay ahead of the competition.With an impressive 20-year career in marketing, Paul has worked across a broad range of industries, from AI and fintech to mobile operating systems, with big names like Nokia and Mozilla.At Onfido, he leads everything from global and product communications to analyst relations, customer marketing, and...

Chantal Swainston is an independent Fintech PR consultant and Founder of The Heard—an award-winning spokesperson index for women and non-binary people in Fintech who want to get into public speaking.From introducing brands to new regions, launching new products in open banking and investments, and tackling corporate issues and reputational crises, Chantal has over a decade of PR experience. She has worked with brands like American Express, eBay, LinkedIn, and Klarna.Previously, Wise’s Senior ...