How do you build something that lasts a decade and still feel like it’s just getting started?
Tom Hambrett, Partner and General Counsel, reflects on 10 years of Revolut. From bold decisions in the early days to raising billions in capital, he looks back at the strategy and momentum that’s helped us endure — and what it takes to keep going.
In our season 2 finale, host Alex Carril sits down with Tom to discuss:
- The early days of Revolut and what we were doing right
- Co-founders Nik and Vlad’s focus on long-term vision
- How Tom first discovered Revolut while hiking in the Guatemalan jungle
- What we might’ve done differently, in hindsight
- The legal and strategic decisions Tom took that helped shape our trajectory
- How the company’s culture has evolved over the years
- Raising billions in capital [in the beginning] and the fintech arms race
- What sets Revolut apart from other players in the market
- The biggest responsibility we carry as we continue moving forward
- What Tom hopes we’ll be talking about 10 years from now
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What goes into creating moments that leave a lasting impression?
From engineering to consultancy, and now leading partnerships for the Growth team at Revolut, Deborah Wajsbrot shares her experience and how she’s been driving impact.
She also provides an exclusive look into Revolut’s approach to partnerships and how to measure a successful collaboration.
In this episode, Alex and Deborah discuss:
- Her role on the Growth team that overlaps with Business Development
- Revolut’s approach to creating partnerships
- What Deborah loves about striving to create impact while testing and learning
- From the NBA to multiple airports in Europe, what goes into selecting the right partners
- How to measure success after forming partnerships
- The importance of adapting a global perspective to a local level
- Challenges when negotiating deals for high-stakes collaborations
- Why Revolut has leaned into sports and entertainment activations
- How partnerships will uplift the Revolut brand to reach the next goal of 100 million global customers
- Deborah’s biggest learnings and career advice for those looking to join a similar field
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What does it take to design financial features that make sense to people, especially when millions rely on them every day?
Lead Product Designers Margarida Botelho and Lorenzo Mengolini talk about the process, collaboration, and creative decisions behind building for scale in a fast-moving, design-led fintech environment.
In this episode, Lorenzo and Margarida discuss with host Alex Carril:
- What being a Product Designer at Revolut looks like in practice
- How Margarida and Lorenzo found their way into this field
- The design philosophy at Revolut that shapes product development
- Big wins and standout projects they've led
- A walk-through of a typical design process
- What makes collaboration at Revolut different from other companies
- The number one question to ask before starting any new design project
- Designing with the impact on millions of customers in mind
- Common misconceptions about product designers in fintech
- What new trends they’re excited about and advice to future designers
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Pierre Cahuzac leads product for Revolut Business, overseeing the team behind its latest redesign and rebuild.
He shares how past roles shaped his leadership and the thinking behind building features and tools that help businesses thrive.
In this episode, host Alex Carril and Pierre discuss:
- Lessons from a varied career and how they shape his work as Head of Product
- What winning a Revolut 10x Award for embodying ‘Get It Done’ means to him
- The goal and vision behind the latest version of Revolut Business — RB5
- Key innovations helping businesses manage and streamline their finances
- How Revolut Business is positioned to compete and lead in today’s market
- Pierre’s interesting career journey and why he decided to join Revolut 5+ years ago
- Incorporating yesterday’s learnings into effective leadership today
- Balancing a career in product with family and personal passions
- The trait that makes Revolut employees unique
- His advice for new leaders who have to make high-stakes decisions
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What does it take to lead support for a company that serves millions of customers every day?
Kheng Zhun Yeoh, General Manager for Customer Operations & Support, oversees the teams who make that possible. He shares what keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, and what he looks for in the next wave of talent.
In this episode, host Alex Carril and Kheng discuss:
- What goes into providing exceptional support for 55+ million customers worldwide
- The 3 key pillars that keep service consistent at scale
- Why problem solving matters, both on the front lines and behind the scenes
- How tech and AI are used to provide better customer experiences
- Career lessons from Kheng’s years in operations leadership
- How he applied his experience in the automotive industry to fintech
- Valuable skills that are transferable to any industry
- Advice for support professionals who want to deliver a wow experience
- Tips for future support team members on how to stand out in interviews
- What Kheng looks for when hiring into his team
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Landing your first job in tech is competitive. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to stand out.
Karolina Kubala, Employer Branding Manager, shares practical advice learned from years of developing Revolut’s Talent Programmes, plus what she wishes more applicants knew.
In this episode, host Alex Carril and Karo discuss:
- How she got started in employer branding through an internship
- What makes a standout candidate, and tips for applying to competitive programmes
- Karo’s perspective on changing careers and exploring different fields
- How her role has evolved since starting at Revolut
- A breakdown of Revolut’s internship and graduate programmes
- What interns and grads can expect when they start at Revolut
- Why building new skills is key to career growth
- The balance of technical vs. soft skills when hiring new talent
- The biggest mistake Karo sees interns and grads make
- What to know about working at Revolut before joining
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What’s the secret to a successful career pivot?
Dmytro Vozniuk started his journey at Revolut as a Customer Support Specialist. He made a complete career transition into engineering thanks to Revolut’s Spires programme, which offers employees a pathway to transition into tech.
Now a front-end engineer, Dima talks about what it took to balance full-time work with learning to code, and how his experience in support gives him an edge in his latest role.
In this episode, Alex and Dima discuss:
- Making a change from the Support to Tech team through Revolut’s internal Spires programme
- The reality of balancing full-time work with studying for a new career
- His latest role and the satisfaction of becoming a front-end engineer
- Takeaways from his time in Support that help him in his new role
- A typical day as a front-end engineer at Revolut
- What made Dima decide to pursue this new career path
- Advice to those considering exploring a career in tech
- Dima’s experience relocating to start a career at Revolut
- Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome in a new role
- The skills that have been critical to Dima’s success
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What makes a company stand out to top talent?
Employer branding isn’t just about flashy career pages. It’s about telling the real story of what it’s like to work somewhere.
Svetlana Kochkina, Head of Employer Branding, joins the conversation with host Alex Carril to talk about what goes into shaping a company’s reputation as a great place to work.
In this episode, Alex and Sveta discuss:
- An overview of employer branding and why it’s important for companies
- How Sveta found herself in this field
- Her decision to move from a Big 4 to Revolut
- What goes into being the Head of Employer Branding
- Challenges faced when scaling global hiring efforts
- Tips for jobseekers when looking into a potential employer
- The impact of showcasing authentic employee experiences
- Sveta’s #1 question for applicants to ask during interviews-
- A common mistake she sees people make when applying for jobs
- Why Sveta enjoys working at Revolut and her advice to her younger self
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How does customer feedback serve as a catalyst for new business initiatives?
Melina Dimoula gives an in-depth look at her role as a Business Development Manager by sharing examples of features she’s brought to market based on customer feedback.
She explains how being a part of the Global Business team is more than just responding to feedback. It’s about prioritisation, profitability analysis, and smart negotiation.
In this episode, Alex and Melina discuss:
- What goes into being a Business Development Manager
- Prioritising customer feedback for new Revolut features, like Bizum for customers in Spain
- The process behind deciding which features to bring to market
- Other recent features Melina’s team helped launch, such as cash deposits in the UK
- How to approach and deliver on large-scale projects
- Adapting strategies when unexpected challenges arise
- What made Melina decide to join Revolut and what she’s gained since working here
- How to build mutually beneficial partnerships in business
- Her view on compromise when it comes to deal-making
- Measuring your own success while driving change and business impact
A Krakow native, Arek Biela, shares his experience building a career in a leading fintech as a Lead Software Engineer in one of Europe’s tech hubs.
He’s not only participated in Revolut’s 10X growth by developing Android functionality for several features, but he’s also had a hand in shaping hiring processes, so engineers can have a better candidate experience.
In this episode, Alex and Arek discuss:
- Arek’s start as an Android Engineer at Revolut
- Biggest challenges he’s faced while being a part of 10X growth
- How his perspectives on engineering and problem-solving have evolved
- What you need to overcome when building tech at scale to see your career grow
- Arek’s story of persistence to push boundaries and lead by example
- Insight into how Revolut’s Engineering team balances speed with quality
- Shaping the hiring process for engineers
- How finding the best talent goes beyond technical skills
- The importance of demonstrating ownership and teamwork capabilities
- Krakow’s developing tech community and Arek’s tips to get more involved
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As a product leader, Francesco Bovo gives an overview of his approach to simplifying the complex when it comes to product design, and how building products starts with creating a seamless customer experience.
From his contribution on the Donations team to connecting customers with causes they care about, to developing RevPoints that lets customers earn rewards, Francesco’s work focuses on creating products that drive meaningful impact.
In this episode, Alex and Francesco discuss:
- His early learnings in product about creating a seamless user experience
- How Francesco led the Donations team to connect customers with diverse causes
- One skill Francesco thinks is necessary for product professionals
- Developing Revolut’s loyalty programme — RevPoints — and how it rewards customers
- Whether an easy-to-use rewards system can change the way customers use Revolut
- Francesco’s mindset behind simplifying the complex and the creative art of giving back
- The importance of focusing on product simplicity in a chaotic, digital world
- Empathy’s integration into products and Revolut’s Never Settle approach on quality
- AI and new technologies playing a role in product design
- How Francesco finds his own inspiration to continue building products that help people around the world
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Rachel Nelson, Recruitment Manager, shares how the Bar Raiser interview sets the standard for finding talent that aligns with Revolut’s company culture.
From her role in global recruitment, she talks about what makes working at Revolut so rewarding and offers practical tips and advice to excel in the Bar Raiser stage of the hiring process.
In this episode, host Alex Carril and Rachel discuss:
- Rachel’s role as a Recruitment Manager
- What she enjoys most about working at Revolut
- Being a people person and finding her path in recruitment
- How an internship can give you the skills and experience for a successful career
- Why she decided to join Revolut and work on global recruitment efforts
- Revolut’s skills-based approach to attract diverse talent
- How global recruitment promotes thought diversity and leads to a global brand
- Rachel breaks down the Bar Raiser interview and how it relates to company culture
- What to expect and her top tips to succeed during this recruitment stage
- How her bouldering hobby parallels her professional work
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What does it take to be revolutionary?
In this special episode, host Alex Carril sits down with Sophie Tea — a true industry disruptor and revolutionary artist — to chat about smashing traditional barriers and making art more accessible.
Sophie’s story is about rewriting the rules — a philosophy that resonates with how Revolut approaches the future of finance: bold thinking, fresh ideas, and limitless potential.
In this episode, Alex and Sophie discuss:
- How it feels to be named a revolutionary artist
- The motivation behind her art direction
- Redefining traditional spaces and breaking down barriers
- Sophie’s start and journey into the art world
- The impact building confidence has to inspire future leaders
- Balancing the creative and business sides of entrepreneurship
- Sophie’s advice to aspiring artists
- What inspired Charity Shop Hunt
- Technology’s influence in the art space
- How being an industry disruptor is key to being revolutionary
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How does a foundation in the military drive success in a high-performance work culture?
Jonathan Beaney, Head of Talent Acquisition at Revolut, has honed the art of reinvention — and he’s sharing how ambition and a passion for growth shaped his journey.
From the Royal Marines to corporate leadership, Jonathan reveals his insights on thriving in a high-performance culture, standing out in performance reviews, and balancing career success with parenthood.
In this episode, host Alex Carril and Jonathan discuss:
- Settling in to his most recent role as Head of Talent Acquisition
- What fuels his drive to change roles and pursue his career goals
- How Revolut recognises and rewards employees who aim high
- The high-performance culture at Revolut
- Tips for employees to stand out during quarterly performance reviews
- Advice to take more control of your professional growth
- Jonathan’s experience in the Royal Marines and why he decided to join
- The transition to civilian life and starting in the corporate world
- Strategies to manage work-life balance as a parent
- Discovering potential in unexpected paths
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On this celebratory episode about reaching 50 million customers worldwide, host Alex Carril sits with Antoine Le Nel, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, to break down what this achievement means for Revolut.
Antoine shares the vision behind the 2-day milestone event, where revolutionary leaders from various industries will take the stage to inspire and reflect Revolut’s spirit of innovation.
In this episode, Alex and Antoine discuss:
- Antoine stepping into his new role since his last appearance on episode 1
- Reaching 50 million customers and what it means for Revolut
- Key factors behind Revolut’s success and strategies for growth
- Why this milestone motivates us to continue pushing boundaries
- How customer engagement varies across locations
- Antoine’s “snackable” product analogy that leads to building trust
- What’s next for Revolut and going beyond banking
- The rationale behind the 50 million customer event in London
- Why the revolutionary guests were chosen to take part
- Why companies like Candy Crush and Revolut experience such growth
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What does global mobility mean in today’s world of remote work?
Isabel Rodriguez, Global Mobility People Partner, provides insights into how remote work supports flexibility and shapes Revolut’s dynamic, global workplace.
From temporary work-abroad policies to engagement trips, Isabel explains the ways Revolut helps employees stay connected and engaged in a remote-first environment, and how global mobility makes it possible.
In this episode, Alex and Isabel discuss:
- An overview of what global mobility covers and how it drives flexibility for employees
- Isabel’s travel experiences that shaped her global mobility journey
- How global mobility actively supports Revolut’s approach to remote work
- The pros and cons of a remote-first model
- Tips to make the most of remote working and build relationships with colleagues
- Revolut’s expanded Temporary Work from Abroad policy explained
- Why Revolut offers this benefit for employees and how it adds value
- How engagement trips strengthen team bonds in a remote environment
- The relocation support provided by the Global Mobility team
- Their views on global mobility and remote working
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What goes into building a next-level people platform?
Andrei Oprisor, Head of Product for Revolut People, and Joseph Baugh, Head of Operations for Revolut People, sit down with host Alex Carril to share how this cutting-edge platform is transforming HR and recruitment management for businesses.
In this episode, Alex, Andrei, and Joe discuss:
- An overview of Revolut People
- How Revolut People was developed by Andrei
- The 3 main features that make up Revolut People
- A look into Andrei’s career as an engineer
- How Joe started at Revolut in the Recruitment department
- The long-term goal for Revolut People
- Andrei’s experience relocating with Revolut to the UK
- Joe’s tips for starting in a new workplace
- How to follow in Revolut’s footsteps using Revolut People
- Joe and Andrei share future horizons for themselves and the platform
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From developing groundbreaking credit features to overcoming challenges in a regulated industry, Marc Saade, Head of Product for Credit, shares his inside view of the credit revolution that’s happening at Revolut.
Marc shares with host Alex Carril how his fascination with simplifying the complex has shaped his career and led him where he is today — innovating in the credit space.
In this episode, Alex and Marc discuss:
- What goes into being Head of Product for credit-related features
- The basis for coming up with new features
- How new credit features get out to market
- Marc’s journey starting at Revolut and originating credit features
- The impact since launching loans in 2020
- Embracing regulations from a global perspective to scale successfully
- Challenges Marc has overcome while working with credit products
- Why going back to basics is important when problem-solving
- Marc’s advice to those considering a career in product development
- What’s next for Revolut regarding credit-related features
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How do engineers make behind-the-scenes technology feel like magic for customers who tap a few buttons?
Senior Backend Engineer, Mila Voronaia, breaks down how engineering is a creative process — taking abstract ideas and turning them into innovative solutions. From collaborating with team members to listening to customer feedback, she explains how this technical creativity shapes the financial features for Revolut Business.
Mila gives an inside look into Revolut’s engineering department and shares advice for other artistic people who are interested in a tech-focused career.
In this episode, Alex and Mila discuss:
- Mila’s day-to-day as an engineer at Revolut
- How she collaborates with team members to enhance features
- The importance of listening to customer feedback
- What Mila and her team are working on for Revolut Business
- Skills necessary to succeed as an engineer
- What engineers can expect when working at Revolut
- Common steps in the recruitment process for engineers
- Mila’s professional journey into the world of engineering
- Her advice to people considering a career in this field
- How engineering is a creative process, turning ideas into tangible magic
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How does business development influence a company’s profitability?
To kick off season 2, host Alex Carril sits down with David Tirado, our Vice President of Global Business. Together, they explore how strategic decisions and effective leadership can drive sustainable growth while keeping customer value at the forefront.
David shares key skills and insights that help him prioritise impactful projects, scale a global company, and create valuable partnerships within the industry.
In this episode, Alex and David discuss:
- What goes into being the VP for Global Business
- How David is making an impact to sustainably scale Revolut
- His journey at Revolut, starting as a developer and progressing his way up
- What David finds exciting about the future of his role
- Applying transferable skills into new roles in different functions
- 3 key skills David puts into practise to find success
- The approach to profitability for a global company
- What goes into prioritising new projects
- Common mistakes that businesses make
- David’s deal-making tips to build win-win partnerships when negotiating
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