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Technologist
I’ve always been fascinated by how great products and great teams come to life — not just the tech, but the alignment, momentum, and culture that make ideas real.
At Tide, I helped turn a scrappy fintech startup into a fast-growing scaleup, building the foundations that powered its international growth. Later, as Chief Technology & Product Officer at a newly licensed UK bank, I learned that scaling isn’t just about speed — it’s about clarity, focus, and trust.
Now, I work with startups and scaleups as a fractional tech leader and advisor, helping founders make smarter product and technology decisions from day one and move fast without breaking what matters.
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