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Simon Taylor
Strategy & Content Leader at Sardine, Co-Founder of 11:FS
Simon Taylor is a prominent figure in the fintech and cryptocurrency industries, currently serving as the Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine, a behavior-based fraud, compliance, and payments platform.3 Here are some key details about Simon Taylor's background and experience:
Career Highlights
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Current Role: Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine since June 20223
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Advisory Role: Advisory Council Member and Founder at Global Digital Finance since February 201814
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Banking Experience: Worked at Barclays as Blockchain R+D VP (2014-2016) and VP Mobile Delivery (2013-2014)14
Expertise and Contributions
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Advises governments, regulators, and major financial institutions on innovation and technology adoption, particularly in web32
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Co-host of popular fintech podcasts "Fintech Insider" and "Blockchain Insider"2
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Writes a well-known fintech blog called "Fintech Brainfood"3
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Consistently voted one of the most influential people in Banking, Insurance, and Fintech2
Background
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Education: HND in Software Engineering from Bradford College (2000-2003)14
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Early Career: Started as a Business Analyst at BT Global Services in 200014
Simon Taylor is known for his extensive experience in financial services, blockchain technology, and fintech innovation. His career has spanned roles in major banks, startups, and advisory positions, making him a respected voice in the industry.
Highlights
On Stablecoins.
How I start all my rants is with a bit of an outline of logic.
I then work to add evidence and rationale to a thought or statement.
This one will likely appear in early Jan. https://t.co/Eme8vO0fQK
Just dropped: The State of Fintech 2025. The age of the Fintech Hyperscaler.
Fintech companies are growing faster than incumbents and will soon be the largest companies in their category.
Includes
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Every bank job title will have an AI Agent team replacing labor. The first adopters will be Fintech companies not incumbents.
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Embedded finance will come roaring back in 2025, as regulatory pressures ease.
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Big banks had a banner year helped by rising rates and a return of investment banking income
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Digital banks outside the US continue to become some of the biggest in their region, will more Neobanks get charters in the US in 2025? I think yes.
Find it at the link in my bio.
