Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

Fintech for Fairness in Capital Markets: Graduate Advice with Anand Sambasivan, founder and CEO of PrimaryBid

November 09, 2021 Anand Sambivasan, Matthew Cheung, Josh Lavorini Season 1 Episode 27
Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3
Fintech for Fairness in Capital Markets: Graduate Advice with Anand Sambasivan, founder and CEO of PrimaryBid
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Anand Sambasivan, founder and CEO  of PrimaryBid, joins Matthew Cheung and Josh Lavorini to discuss his experiences in the world of Fintech and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. 

PrimaryBid is a technology platform that allows everyday investors fair & equal access to investing in public companies raising capital. They have worked with the likes of Aston Martin, Ocado and William Hill and have raised more than $1bn via their platform. 

Anand started his career in Investment Banking before setting up his own hedge fund, which he ran for eight years. The seeds of what would become PrimaryBid gradually grew as his career progressed and he decided to take the leap and innovate in the Capital Markets space in 2012. 

Key topics include navigating the regulatory environment, the importance of having a workforce from diverse backgrounds, the challenges of maintaining a strong culture within a company that is experiencing exponential growth, and key skills for thriving in Fintech in the future.
 
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Introduction
Starting your career
Getting into Fintech
Generalism Vs Specialism in a university degree?
The importance of efficiency in capital markets
What do PrimaryBid do?
The regulatory environment in Fintech
Facing obstacles as a CEO/Entrepreneur
The learning curve in a Startup journey
Maintaining cultural fit in a growing organisation
Diversity and inclusion
Advice for young people
The opportunities in Fintech