Peter Cunnane

Q. Tell everyone a little bit about yourself and your role at Innovate Finance

A. As Director of International & National Initiatives, I lead on our work connecting to like-minded hubs and partners around the world and across the UK.  As we come out of the pandemic, there is a real opportunity for UK FinTechs to take advantage of the global connections we have across our ecosystem, and I want to ensure they get to do just that.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time away from work?

A. Away from FinTech, I can be found taking long hikes around London and Kent, stopping at the occasional tap room for a pint, or podcasting on the latest album releases over CTTB Music Podcast.

Q. What are some of your favourite things about working in FinTech?

A. I get to talk to the most interesting and innovative people from around the world, and it's an absolute privilege to be at the cross-roads for such an important industry. Plus I get to hear about some pretty cool stuff before it trends.

Q. You can invite any 3 people to your dinner party. Who do you choose and why?

A. James Bond movie producer Barbara Broccoli, Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, and travel vlogger & YouTuber Bald and Bankrupt. Imagine we'd end up discussing music, film, and the history of the Soviet Union, and that would suit me just fine!