From Rugby Fields to Billion-Dollar Boardrooms: Meet the Founder Behind Monitise | Alastair Lukies CBE

From Rugby Fields to Billion-Dollar Boardrooms: Meet the Founder Behind Monitise and More!

Discover the journey of an extraordinary entrepreneur who transformed a professional rugby career into the founding of multiple successful businesses, including Monitise and Pollinate. Hear about the challenges of navigating the world of startups, the importance of sales, and the value of camaraderie and teamwork in achieving success. Gain insights into the fintech landscape, the power of manifestation, and the future of tech innovation. This episode is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone passionate about business growth and innovation.

00:00 Introduction and Early Career

02:14 Transition from Rugby to Business

04:27 Founding Monitise

12:29 Challenges and Growth of Monitise

20:09 Public Service and Advisory Roles

30:12 Achievements in FinTech

31:19 The Future of UK Tech Industries

31:37 Supporting SMEs and the Formation of Pollinate

33:58 The Importance of Right Touch Regulation

35:20 Exploring Emerging Tech Sectors

38:28 The Role of Communities and Networks

41:06 Government Support and Cultural Differences

47:01 Advice for Founders

50:29 Future Goals and Reflections

54:13 Balancing Time and Achieving Success

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