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A bit ironic given Tom literally worked for Starling at the beginning. A bit odd that this doesn’t get a mention.
by klelatti 4y ago
A bit ironic given Tom literally worked for Starling at the beginning. A bit odd that this doesn’t get a mention.
- blibble 4y agoyeah, as far as I'm aware the only reason Monzo exists is because of a falling out between Tom and the Starling CEO I don't know what really went on, but Starling's side was reported in the UK press: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/starling-bank-boss-anne-boden-how-monzos-tom-blomfield-tried-to-oust-me-306xdc0nl https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/starling-bank-boss-anne-b...
- fumblebee 4y agoSteven Bartlett has a really insightful with Tom Blomfield about this [1], and then also with Starling CEO Anne Boden [2]. While I'm generally not a great fan of his podcast, these two I found to be fascinating. [1] https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/e86-monzo-ceo-on-death-threats-depression-digital-banking/id1291423644?i=1000527067065 https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/e86-monzo-ceo-on-death... [2] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e107-starling-bank-building-a-%241-5-billion-business/id1291423644?i=1000542673404 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e107-starling-bank-bui...
- klelatti 4y agoThanks - I read Anne Borden’s book so will be interesting to hear Tom’s side too.
- dazc 4y agoI found Anne Boden a tad disingenuous, mentioning 'the book' at every opportunity. Tom sounded more genuine, to me.
- klelatti 4y agoBroadly agree but I thought Steven Bartlett was a lot more sympathetic interviewer to Tom vs Anne Boden. Not sure he 'clicked' with Anne to the same extent as Tom.