Revolut Insider

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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