677. Insights: How does innovation survive a recession?

Our expert host, Nicole Perry, is joined by some great guests to ask: 'how does innovation survive a recession?' While the current economic issues will no doubt have many across the globe feeling worried, there are some who look at these times as a challenge and the chance to build something better than we’ve had before. We’ve put together a panel of experts to discuss: what lessons can be learnt from previous economic downturns? What are the current challenges to innovation? And how will this impact the future for many in financial services? This week's guests include: Catalina Munteanu, Engineering Manager, 11:FS Valentina Kristensen, Director of Growth and Communications, OakNorth Jake Johnson, VP of Brand and Content Versapay This episode is sponsored by Tink Open banking can pave the way for faster and more responsible lending practices, that are robust on risk and financially inclusive. As the leading open banking platform, Tink is powering banks and fintechs to transform lending. To find out more, and read Tink’s new Lending Unlocked report, go to tink.com/11fs. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn As you gear up for Autumn, you need the right people on your team to help your small business fire on all cylinders. LinkedIn Jobs is here to make it easier. Tap into the world’s largest professional network with over 30 million people in the UK. Create a job post in minutes, and spread the word so your network can help you find the right people to hire. Just add the purple #Hiring frame to your LinkedIn profile. Simple tools, like screening questions, make it easy to find candidates with just the right skills and experience. It’s why small businesses rate LinkedIn Jobs #1 in delivering quality hires vs leading competitors. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. And, you can post a job for free. Just visit Linkedin.com/FINTECH. Terms and conditions apply. 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. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email [email protected]! Special Guests: Catalina Munteanu, Jake Johnson, and Valentina Kristensen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices