In the tenth episode of series 2 of our podcast, Leading Between the Lines, we speak to David Frost, the Head of Learning and Development at Curve. Founded in 2015 by Shachar Bialick, Curve is a hyper-growth fintech aiming to simplify customers' finances by housing multiple accounts in one smart card and app.  

Curve announced recently its valuation tripled, ahead of a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign. Additionally, Curve grew from 160 employees in June 2019 to more than 400 today.

From 2019 to March 2021, Curve has doubled their customers from one to more than two million (and is still growing fast) and the total value of the transactions processed on their platform has risen to over £2.2 billion within the same period.

Clearly Learning and Development then is a huge job for Curve, and David Frost tackles it with passion, energy and enthusiasm.

He is a highly innovative and commercial leader with extensive experience in Learning, Development and Talent Management. David has a strong track record of leading large, visible and impactful programmes in Global Learning, Leadership, Cultural Change and OD. He has experience over the past 15 utilising this knowledge, across both enterprise businesses and hyper-growth start-ups, including at Bowing, PatSnap and SHL.

David truly understands that the culture of a company influences the success of its employees and he discusses the differences he has noted between larger corporations and start-up ventures.

David believes in "elegant simplicity" when it comes to creating learning and development experiences and solutions, emphasising the need for true impact, intentionality and innovation. He has applied this approach within many areas of business, including leadership development programmes, orientation and career growth initiatives. Listen in to hear how he explains that "the spark of passion creates the fuel for innovation."