As technology progresses, I believe that fintech will fundamentally change finance. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
I think that if Britain does decide to leave the E.U., that would be a disaster for the technology sector here and… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
We built TransferWise focused on customer innovation. That means we build our product based first and foremost on our customers. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
If the hard Brexit happens, I would assume that London wouldn't be the centre of the tech world in Europe. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
Historically, people have flocked to Silicon Valley because of the belief that that's where the latest innovation is happening. It's a snowball… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
We're living in a world where international governance is failing to overcome borders, but technology is succeeding in removing them. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
Securing and attracting the best talent is an obsession in the tech industry for good reason. It's your main asset; it's your… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
A seed depends on a whole host of factors to grow - from the fertility of the soil to the right mix… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
People bought bitcoin because they thought it would be worth more tomorrow. And a lot of people got lucky. But we're not… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
When we talk about technology changing the world, we often hear about how it makes our lives easier, more connected, safer, or… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
The technology is not an end in itself: it is a tool. It can make it easier for us to communicate or… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
There's always been a lot of interest in the tech community about how to foster innovation and creativity - both within a… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
Being a 'global citizen' is not something reserved for the global elite anymore. Thanks to the democratising power of technology, it's not… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share Image
When a new hire is afraid to roll up their sleeves and get things done, it's a clear sign it's not going to work… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
There are so many instances in banking where 'free' simply doesn't mean free, whether it's opaque overdraft charges or credit card providers that are… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. I don't believe it when people tell me they've been working 80-hour weeks for five… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
In 2011, when we launched TransferWise, it was our frustration with banks not giving us what we wanted or needed as customers. The motivation… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Scaling a business at speed can feel like an out of control roller-coaster. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
The financial crisis of 2008 created a seismic shift in the dynamics of trust in financial services. FinTech would have happened without the global… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Costs should always be presented up front so that consumers can make informed choices and get a fairer deal. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Securing and attracting the best talent is an obsession in the tech industry for good reason. It's your main asset; it's your edge. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Historically, people have flocked to Silicon Valley because of the belief that that's where the latest innovation is happening. It's a snowball effect. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Sometimes, companies are better placed than politicians and governments to make change happen. That doesn't mean that they should not be held to account… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
A preoccupation with job title is an immediate giveaway that someone's priorities are not in line with the company's. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
The growth of FinTech has been driven by adoption across age groups, but the demand from the millennial generation to innovate and think about… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
As consumers in general, and with Millennials in particular, we're getting used to everything being cheaper, faster, better - and banks aren't keeping up. — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
There's always been a lot of interest in the tech community about how to foster innovation and creativity - both within a company but… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
Traditional consumer finance has been unfair for decades. Banks have had a monopoly on financial services and have been able to overcharge and underserve… — Taavet Hinrikus Copy Share
