Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Riding Unicorns is the podcast about venture capital and growth startups. The show is co-hosted by two Venture Capitalists, James Pringle and Hector Mason. The show delves into the operational aspects of building successful tech unicorns, featuring interviews with top-notch founders and investors in the venture space. Whether you are a founder, VC, angel investor or just curious about the space, each episode is unique and goes into different topics related to tech and venture so we hope you enjoy it and take away something useful.
Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
S8E12 - Romi Savova, Founder & CEO @ PensionBee
This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Romina Savova, Founder & CEO of PensionBee, the platform transforming how people manage their pensions. With over 260,000 customers and £5.5 billion in assets under management, PensionBee has become a household name in the UK. Romina shares the journey of building a public company that empowers consumers to take control of their retirement savings.
In this episode, we explore:
🎙️ Romina's career shift from investment banking to founding PensionBee
🔍 How PensionBee approached the complexities of trust-building in the pensions industry
🏟️ Their thoughtful brand partnerships, including sponsorship of Brentford FC and National Geographic
💡 The decision to go public, raising £55 million and the benefits of transparency and simplified ownership structures
🇺🇸 The exciting expansion into the US market and the parallels between UK and US pension landscapes
👩💼 Hiring strategies that prioritise internal progression and a deep understanding of customer needs
Romina also shares insights into navigating the political landscape surrounding pensions, the importance of long-term thinking, and how PensionBee stays focused amidst external noise. Plus, don’t miss her Future Unicorn prediction and a fascinating dinner party guest list that blends business and politics!
Tune in to hear how Romina and her team have built PensionBee into a trusted brand and what’s next for the company as they continue their mission to give consumers “extra time” in retirement. 🚀
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