Chris Gardner, Founder and CEO
Chris has spent the last 20 years starting, growing and leading digital businesses within large financial services companies, and advising early-stage technology companies.
The last 13 years he spent in senior, commercial leadership roles at Barclays (UK Consumer Bank and Wealth Management), and within the Bank's innovation platforms (Rise by Barclays, Eagle Labs).
Before that, 9 years with Accenture’s Strategy & Technology Consulting practice in London, New York and the Middle East, working with global banks, and early stage FinTechs.
What some of our stakeholders say about us:
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
"Chris is very knowledgeable about the nuances and opportunities in the UK’s early stage FinTech ecosystem.
I would recommend him to early-stage FinTech companies looking to grow and scale within the UK."
Andy Lang, Founder & Group MD, Munny
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
"Chris’s depth of knowledge and practical insights have offered guidance that goes beyond traditional advice. Within two conversations he had brought me and the leadership team clarity and direction, helping to drive impactful decisions that will build sustainable growth.”
Ben Lloyd, Partner, 1818 Venture Capital
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
Ben Lloyd, Partner, 1818 Venture Capital
"Our expert network is one of the features that sets us apart, and we only work with real operators who can evidence that they’ve ‘walked the walk’ inside the financial services industry. This is why we love working with Chris and Ninety Two Ventures.”
Yas Rostum, Founder & CEO, Incredible
Phil Vidler, Co-founder & Managing Partner, FinTech Growth Fund, and CEO at FinTech Alliance
Ben Lloyd, Partner, 1818 Venture Capital
"Chris is a fintech operator with a deep understanding of the industry landscape.
His advice is always thoughtful and pragmatic, which is like gold dust for an early stage fintech."