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Valerie Danilenko, Head of Expansions Recruitment, breaks down the mechanics of Revolut’s hiring strategy when building high-priority international teams, like in the US.

She also lends her recruitment expertise into our Problem Solving interview stage, including the reason we use cross-departmental interviewers and why transparency outperforms over-prepared answers.

In this episode, Alex and Val discuss:

• How Revolut builds teams in expansion locations from scratch

• The challenges of hiring in new markets

• Adapting recruitment strategies to regional norms

• Deepening our US presence and attracting talent following conditional banking approval

• How US candidates handle multi-stage interview processes

• Why Problem Solving interviews are run with global, cross-departmental interviewers

• Concrete interview tips ‌and why honesty in your answers always wins

• Val’s career advice on taking ownership and putting your hand up for new opportunities

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Season 4 of the Revolut Insider podcast kicks off with host Alex Carril asking Jordyn Cloete, Commercial Legal Counsel, what it takes to bring product launches like Revolut Mobile, partnerships like Primavera Sound, and even our global headquarters to life.

She explains that balancing risk with rapid execution is the baseline requirement for every deal within Revolut’s Legal team.

In this episode, Alex and Jordyn discuss:

• The common thread and customer-first mindset behind every contract

• How playbooks keep core legal protections consistent across every deal

• Where the toughest conversations usually happen, and managing tight timelines within Revolut's fast-paced environment

• Keeping pace when a project grows unexpectedly, like during the building sign installation at our London HQ

• Why bringing legal into the ideation stage early prevents downstream bottlenecks

• Which key skills beyond legal expertise matter most when scaling quickly, and how to operate in grey areas

• How AI and streamlined processes help fast-track contracts

• The ‘grip’ mindset that motivates a legal counsel to oversee the entire product launch, not just the contract

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If AI can write product requirements and analyse data, where does that leave Product Owners?

Paulo Pereira, Global Head of Product, explains how Product Owners at Revolut are given full scope of the features they’re building. Acting like mini CEOs, it’s a tough job for AI to replace.

In this special episode filmed in front of a live studio audience at Revolut’s HQ in London, host Alex Carril and Paulo discuss:

• The difference between being a Product Owner at Revolut and a product manager at a typical tech company
• Paulo’s career-leaping journey from Operations Manager to Global Head of Product
• An element to avoid that slows down product development
• The opportunity at Revolut for someone who might be joining now
• What the first 90 days would look like for a new Product Owner
• Why CEO and co-founder Nik reviews every UI before going live
• Paulo’s prediction of how AI will impact product roles over the next few years
• How a product professional can shake things up if they feel stagnant in their current role
• Using the ‘fake wall’ metaphor to overcome complex problems
• Paulo answers questions from the audience, including how to empower founders to innovate, and balancing quality with speed to market

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Nacho González, Head of F1 Activation at Revolut, shares the thinking and ambition behind partnering with Audi to create the Audi Revolut F1 Team.

He talks about managing a global collaboration at this scale and how Revolut is showing up in sports to meet customers beyond the app.

In this episode, host Alex Carril and Nacho discuss:

• What goes into building a Formula One activation at a global scale
• How Revolut’s partnership strategy became more ambitious to match the company’s growth
• The reality of managing world-class sports partnerships day to day
• Why F1 became the right platform to connect with customers beyond the app, and what made Revolut ready for that stage
• Nacho’s growth since joining Revolut in 2022, and the lessons that came with it
• 3 key factors behind choosing Audi as our F1 partner
• How this collaboration creates value for customers
• What it was like seeing these activations come to life during the team’s first race weekend in Melbourne
• Where to go from here when it comes to partnerships, and the importance of being present in sports
• How a winning mindset shows up on and off the track

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How do you measure high performance?

In a company like Revolut, where high performance is the standard and ambition follows, Alara Erisen shares how performance is broken down into metrics, skills alignment, and culture fit.

As an Operating Principal in the CEO’s Office, Alara’s top goal is figuring out how to hire top talent — whether that’s experienced professionals or interns and grads looking to launch their careers.

In this episode, Alex and Alara discuss: 

• Her data-backed role within the CEO’s Office on how to hire brilliant people
• How company goals trickle down to individual metrics
• Revolut’s quarterly performance review cycle, including how values are assessed
• Why self-reviews are important, and tips to complete it
• What applying the “never compromise on talent” approach looks like in practice
• Grit and bias to action — two skills necessary to succeed at Revolut
• Adaptability versus expertise and Revolut’s Talent Programmes
• Creating a launchpad so interns and grads can excel early in their careers
• Tips on how to apply your skills and adapt to Revolut’s way of working
• Advice for interns and grads on how to stand out for the right reasons

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With its global headquarters established in London, and a UK banking licence in place, Revolut is entering a new chapter.

UK CEO Francesca Carlesi talks about what this shift means for customers and how these milestones connect to bigger decisions about growth and leadership going forward.

In this episode, host Alex Carril and Francesca discuss:

• Revolut’s global headquarters and the message the company signals about remote work

• Why London was chosen as Revolut’s home base and how it strengthens the company’s presence in the UK

• What operating as a fully licensed bank in the UK means for local customers and Revolut globally

• How the “Banking & Beyond” strategy translates into more customer-centric features

• The case for Revolut as a primary bank and what was holding it back before

• Comparing Revolut to legacy financial institutions and the differences that matter

• The importance of building and maintaining trust in financial services

• What new features customers in the UK can expect to see in the future

• Francesca’s thoughts on leading a fast-growing team

• Her path into financial services, from founding her own startup to becoming Revolut’s UK CEO

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Brand decisions affect how people feel, long before they open an app or tap a card.

Our Head of Global Brand, Gareth Morgan, explains what it takes to build a brand that feels confident and distinctive.

He breaks down the thinking behind Revolut’s shift towards a more premium identity, how creative choices influence a brand’s trust and perception, and how to lead with bold decisions without losing focus.

In this episode, Alex and Gareth discuss:

• What “brand” means in practice, and how it shows up beyond visuals

• Revolut’s 2023 rebrand and the shift toward a more premium evolution

• How the emotional experience of a brand shapes trust and loyalty

• Standing out in a crowded market while maintaining your identity 

• Why Revolut is selective about brand collaborations

• Leading a team to think outside the box

• What goes into delivering bold, unexpected design work

• Gareth’s view on whether AI limits creativity

• Getting an idea over the finish line and how to not take feedback personally

• What’s next for Revolut as a global brand

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Launching a global financial platform in Japan comes with its own set of rules.

Yoko Makiguchi, Revolut’s CEO in Japan, shares the challenges of adapting Revolut to a local customer base and the big opportunities that lie ahead.

After 30 years in finance, she talks openly about joining as the country’s CEO and what it takes to scale a fast-growing team in a demanding labour market.

In this episode, host Alex Carril and Yoko discuss:

• Why joining Revolut was Yoko’s best career decision after 30 years in the industry

• Growing a team by 10x in Japan that represents 20+ nationalities

• How the team’s diversity shapes how they work

• The difficulties that go into hiring in a challenging labour market like Japan

• Balancing career aspirations and family life, and how it’s changed over the years

• Launching Revolut in Japan in 2020 with only 5 Revoluters

• The two main opportunities for Revolut’s next phase in Japan

• How to adapt a global platform to break into a local, unique market

• Standout experiences that have shaped Yoko’s leadership strategy as a CEO

• 3 pieces of advice Yoko would give to other teammates as she reflects on her career

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As a Business Development Manager, Patricia knows what it takes to apply a never-settle mindset and turn complex challenges into results.
From BLIK in Poland to Multibanco in Portugal, she's been an advocate for customers by negotiating with partners and pushing for features that make a difference in local markets.

Hear how she moves past a “no” in high-stakes deals and why Multibanco is such a personal milestone for her.

In this season 3 premiere, host Alex Carril and Patricia discuss:

• What it means to be on the Alternative Payment Methods team, why it matters for customers, and the team’s mission of finding new ways to use Revolut
• How Patricia’s consulting background laid the foundation for success in fintech
• What it's like to face complex problems new to Revolut and the industry, and still deliver results
• Breaking down BLIK and what it took to bring the feature to customers in Poland
• Why partner institutions are willing to challenge the status quo and collaborate with Revolut
• The case for local payment methods, like BLIK and Multibanco, even when Revolut already offers person-to-person transfers
• How Patricia gave customers in Poland easier access to public transport by enabling in-app ticket purchases
• The personal motivation behind bringing Multibanco to customers in Portugal
• Creating high-stakes partnerships, getting past a “no,” and applying those lessons outside of work
• Avoiding burnout without losing the drive that comes with a never-settle mindset

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How do you build something that lasts a decade and still feel like it’s just getting started?

Tom Hambrett, Partner and General Counsel, reflects on 10 years of Revolut. From bold decisions in the early days to raising billions in capital, he looks back at the strategy and momentum that’s helped us endure — and what it takes to keep going.

In our season 2 finale, host Alex Carril sits down with Tom to discuss:

- The early days of Revolut and what we were doing right

- Co-founders Nik and Vlad’s focus on long-term vision

- How Tom first discovered Revolut while hiking in the Guatemalan jungle

- What we might’ve done differently, in hindsight

- The legal and strategic decisions Tom took that helped shape our trajectory

- How the company’s culture has evolved over the years

- Raising billions in capital [in the beginning] and the fintech arms race

- What sets Revolut apart from other players in the market

- The biggest responsibility we carry as we continue moving forward

- What Tom hopes we’ll be talking about 10 years from now

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