Jason Bates

Jason Bates is an influential technology entrepreneur who co-founded two of the United Kingdom’s most significant financial disruptors, Monzo and Starling Bank. During his tenure at Starling, he steered product development and brand strategy before transitioning to Monzo as Chief Customer Officer. In this role, he was instrumental in designing the award-winning mobile application and securing regulatory approval. His work helped define a new era of consumer loyalty, evidenced by a crowdfunding campaign that raised one million pounds in just ninety-six seconds and a later round that secured twenty million pounds in three hours. As the co-founder and Deputy CEO of the fintech consultancy 11:FS, Jason now focuses on assisting established financial institutions with digital transformation. He leads delivery teams to bridge the gap between traditional banking and modern consumer expectations, helping organisations build services that are digital to the core. He also serves as a host on the Fintech Insider podcast, where he explores complex topics ranging from blockchain and cryptocurrency to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in finance. On the international speaking circuit, Jason provides an expert perspective on the intersection of consumer behaviour and emerging technology. He offers vital guidance on leading teams through cultural shifts and developing products that resonate in an increasingly mobile-first world. Audiences book him for his firsthand experience in building world-class brands and his ability to forecast the next major developments in the global banking landscape. On stage, Jason Bates is best known for talks on Digital Transformation, Fintech Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Leadership, Banking Future and Ai In Finance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Entrepreneurship, Finance & Economics and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Jason Bates is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Jason Bates travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Jason Bates would approach your audience.