744. Insights: How NOT to build a bank - Part II

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744. Insights: How NOT to build a bank - Part II

Ross Gallagher is joined an all-star panel of Elevens for the second half of a two episode deep-dive into the trials and tribulations of launching a bank!

Our expert host, Ross Gallagher, is joined by some great guests to discuss how not to launch a bank!

This week's guests include:

  • David M. Brear, Group CEO, 11:FS
  • Ewan Silver, Group CTO, 11:FS
  • Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director, 11:FS
  • Nas Ahmad, General Counsel, 11:FS

At 11:FS, we’ve launched products in different markets, continents, and economic conditions across the globe. But, we often see many of the same challenges popping up again and again.

So, we’re giving our experts the Tony Soprano treatment and inviting them to the podcasting therapy couch - to share the biggest hurdles to overcome when launching a product into the world.

This is the second part of a two-episode discussion. Last time we focussed on spinning up a product - this time, we’re looking at that all-important launch!


Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It’s hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking.

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Special Guests: Ewan Silver and Nas Ahmad.