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The UK must not lose its fintech crown – Emma Hagan, ClearBank
10/2/2026 | 32 mins.
Emma Hagan, chief executive officer of ClearBank, discusses the rich history of the British fintech and why the UK needn’t lose its crown in the sector and the rise of AI in fraud and what fintechs can do to help.
ClearBank was founded a decade ago as the UK’s first new clearing back in over two centuries. The firm provides financial institutions with access to payments and clearing services as well as offers embedded banking services in partnership with fintechs.
London is the rational IPO choice for UK fintechs – Justin Basini, ClearScore
03/2/2026 | 36 mins.
Justin Basini, co-founder and chief executive of ClearScore, discusses how companies like his helped the UK come to grips with the concept of a credit score, why the UK is the rational choice for floatation for the bulk of British fintechs and why he is confident in the growth of the UK markets.
ClearScore is a London-based fintech best known for providing free credit score checks and offering tailored support to consumers looking to improve their financial wellbeing.
Accelerating AI integration – Steve Young, MD, Dell UK
27/1/2026 | 35 mins.
Steve Young, managing director of Dell UK, discusses Dell’s expansion into the data centre and artificial intelligence industry, what is needed to accelerate the growth and efficacy of AI integration and why he has remained at the same company for so long.
Dell is among the most well-known electronics brands, most famous for its computers and laptops. The company has more recently taken a leading role in the AI industry.
The state of UK investment – Catherine Lenson, COO, Phoenix Court
09/12/2025 | 33 mins.
Catherine Lenson, chief operating officer of Phoenix Court, discusses why well-defined corporate and investment culture supports a cohesive strategy, how different stages of investment come with drastically different needs and why sticking with a founder long-term is both rewarding and satisfying.
Phoenix Court is a venture capital firm that backs businesses from the seed stage all the way through to IPO. Lenson has worked across the investment industry, having held roles at firms including UBS and SoftBank.
The great AI shift in the knowledge economy – Abu Bakkar, HLB International
02/12/2025 | 30 mins.
Abu Bakkar, chief innovation officer at HLB International, discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming the priorities of the professional services sector, the challenges this presents to the next generation of consultancy recruits and why upskilling has become mandatory.
HLB International is a global network of advisory and accounting firms. In the worldwide top ten of advisory organisations, HLB spans across more than 150 countries encompasses the work of around 60,000 individuals.

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About UKTN | The Podcast

Each week, Jane Wakefield sits down with some of the key movers and shakers from the UK tech ecosystem for the UKTN Podcast. Learn growth strategies from both seasoned and up-and-coming founders, hear market sentiments from investors, and understand the tech policy affecting businesses across the country. The UKTN Podcast provides insight into the most influential people in the UK’s innovation economy, exploring their personal and professional journeys and hearing their views on the hottest tech topics of the day.

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