Banking On It: How I Disrupted an Industry and Changed the Way We Manage our Mon

Description: Banking On It by Anne Boden An awe-inspiring story of how one woman took on the financial establishment and founded the fast-growing digital bank, StarlingAfter a lengthy career at the top of some of Britains leading Banks, Anne Boden had become disillusioned with the status quo - the financial crash had broken trust in the whole sector and there seemed to be little appetite to make most of emerging technologies to revolutionise customer experience. Increasingly frustrated with the inertia, she decided to do something radical - she set up her own bank, Starling.In BANKING ON IT, Anne reveals the awe-inspiring story of how she broke through bureaucracy, tackled prejudice and successfully countered widespread suspicion to realise her vision for the future of consumer banking and, in doing so, trigger a new movement that would revolutionise the entire banking industry. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anne Boden is the CEO and founder of Starling Bank, the UKs first digital-only bank which she founded in 2014. She graduated in Computer Science and Chemistry and started her career at Lloyds Bank where she helped establish the UKs first real-time payments system. She has held various executive-level jobs in the banking sector, including being Head of EMEA Global Transaction Banking across 34 countries for RBS and ABN AMRO, before leaving to start her own bank that could realise the potential of technology in financial services. Anne received an MBE in 2018, for services to financial technology and sits on the board of UK Finance, which represents more than 250 firms in the banking and finance industry. Review A riveting read. I couldnt put it down! Bodens story powerfully demonstrates how creativity, bravery and determination can quite literally transform an industry. Wow, what a change-maker! * Rachel Botsman, author of Who Can You Trust? *A thrilling account of entrepreneurship, ingenuity and innovation. * Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia and author of Flying High *Welsh, 5ft, female and fiftysomething: when Anne Boden decided to launch a new "challenger" bank she seemed like neither the typical staid financier nor the archetypal fintech founder. Her creation was the successful startup Starling, but as this tell-all book outlines it was not an easy birth. -- Rosamund Urwin * The Times Best Business Books of 2020 *Sent shockwaves through the tight-knit world of UK tech and venture capital * Yahoo! Finance *A banking blockbuster * The Observer Magazine *If there was ever a business book suitable for TV adaptation, this is it. -- Claer Barrett * Financial Times *Banking On It is the story of how Bodens dogged determination to change the way banks do things...it is a fascinating insight into how one womans vision shaped the way fintech looks today. -- Aisling Finn * Alt-Fi *A fascinating read that will appeal to everyone, not just those interested in fintech or the financial industry. Whether you take inspiration from a fifty-something woman dominating a field full young men or merely just enjoy the trials and tribulations that come from trying to create a financial institution, Banking On It should be top of your reading list. -- Polly Jean Harrison * The Fintech Times *I was left pondering who would bid for the film rights - and this isnt something you often think about a business book. Its a clear-eyed look at the state of banking and how slowly it has moved with the times. Finance is not everyones favourite subject but Boden makes it accessible. -- Peter Magee * The Bookbag *Boden is a true disruptor, and her big idea for disrupting the banking sector with her digital only bank is truly inspirational. For women entrepreneurs around the world who want to shake things up with their business ideas and innovations, Anne is a great role model and shows that big ideas combined with tenacity, persistence and hard work can become game changing realities. This is a must-read book for every woman entrepreneur who wants to disrupt things with their businesses. -- Melanie Hawken, CEO * Lionesses of Africa * Review Quote If there was ever a business book suitable for TV adaptation, this is it. Promotional "Headline" An awe-inspiring story of how one woman took on the financial establishment and founded the fast-growing digital bank, Starling Details ISBN0241453593 Author Anne Boden Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0241453593 ISBN-13 9780241453599 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-11-04 UK Release Date 2021-11-04 Imprint Penguin Business Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 288 Subtitle How I Disrupted an Industry and Changed the Way We Manage our Money Forever Illustrator Gladys Jose Birth 1927 Affiliation Clark University Position journalist Qualifications Ph.D. DEWEY 332.10941090512 NZ Release Date 2021-11-03 AU Release Date 2021-11-03 Alternative 9780241453605 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133826892;

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