28 Jun 2021 · 1 h 46 min
Books from Tom Blomfield
“Monzo CEO On Death Threats, Depression & Digital Banking Wars - Tom Blomfield”
Books mentioned
No books were mentioned by name in this conversation (or none could be confirmed in a book catalogue).
The conversation
Tom Blomfield, co-founder of Monzo and GoCardless, discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the pressures of building a digital bank, and the personal toll of high-stakes leadership. The episode covers his departure from Monzo, mental health struggles, and reflections on purpose and happiness after leaving the CEO role.
Talking points
- Founding GoCardless and Monzo
- Role of naivety and confidence in success
- Challenges of rapid growth and fundraising
- Mental health toll and CEO departure
- Death threats and financial crime issues
- Post-CEO life: flying, sailing, angel investing
- Pressure from ambitious family
- Hard business decisions and compartmentalizing work