The FinTech Report Podcast: Episode 58: Alan Shield, Founder of RFi Data Insights

Alan Shields, Founder, RFi Data Insights; the lessons for all fintech founders

Alan has recently authored and published a book on startups called “The Startup Handbook – the Founders Guide to Building a Business”

Alan’s book reaches into his experience of founding his own company, as well as mentoring others. Alan has 23 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and market research, Alan is a passionate entrepreneur and business leader who helps financial institutions make data-driven decisions. Alan has successfully established and expanded businesses in London, Singapore, and Sydney. Alan was the Founder and Director of RFI Global, a data analytics and insights company, providing strategic guidance and technical data expertise to the world's leading financial services organisations.

Now at Trilogie Partners, Alan helps companies prepare for and execute fundraising efforts, review strategies to unlock growth potential, and offer practical advice to improve execution.

** Special offer: email Alan for a copy of the book: Alan Shields [email protected]   **

Or, connect on LinkedIn and DM Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abjshields/ 

In this episode, Alan discusses:

RFi: Data insights business

Biggest challenges with fintech startups struggling with = TAM, SAM, SOM: do you really know these for your business?

Product market fit? Do you talk to your prospects and customers?

Focus of the book, why he wrote it and how he believes it can help founders.

Founder's perspective on lessons learned from growing a data business globally over nearly 2 decades - bootstrapping, international expansion, culture/ talent and funding etc

Opportunities in banking for both banks and fintechs (customer behaviour, innovation and competition)