Announced at Money20/20, Started PR, an international fintech PR and marketing agency, has unveiled its new advisory board as it looks to raise the bar for fintech communications.
The leaders appointed to the Started Advisory Board wield considerable influence across the fintech sector, boasting a combined LinkedIn following of nearly 200,000 and over a century of collective industry experience. Formed as part of Started PR’s commitment to spotlighting the critical issues shaping fintech, the board’s mission is to provide a robust support system that enables the next generation of fintech innovators to flourish.
The board will include:
David Savage – founder and host of the Tech Talks Podcast / group technology evangelist at Nash Squared
David Savage is a Top 100 Global Influencer (LEAP), filmmaker, and host of the acclaimed ‘Tech Talks’ podcast. A seasoned moderator and speaker at global tech events, he’s known for incisive commentary and storytelling, with work featured by NASA, AWS, and London Tech Week.
Jason Mikula – publisher of Fintech Business Weekly / managing director at 312 Global Strategies
Jason Mikula is a fintech advisor, investor, and publisher of Fintech Business Weekly, offering sharp analysis of tech, regulation, and business trends. With over a decade in consumer finance at Enova, LendUp, and Goldman Sachs, he brings deep industry insight to a fast-evolving financial landscape.
Jason Williams – CEO at The Fintech Times / founder at The Fintech & Payments Power 50
With 26 years in B2B publishing and 12 in fintech, Jason Williams is the founder behind Fintech Week London (exited) and The Fintech Power 50. Now involved with The Fintech Times, he’s committed to supporting fintech growth through influential media, events, and platforms.
Monica Millares – CPO at BigPay / founder and host of the Purpose Driven Fintech Podcast
Monica Millares was part of the early team at Tandem Bank and is now CPO at BigPay, where she’s helped scale one of Southeast Asia’s largest neobanks. Monica is also a top LinkedIn fintech voice, podcast host, and advocate for financial wellbeing — championing a more human, purpose-driven future for fintech.
Raf De Kimpe – CEO at Fintech Week London / CEO at FinTech Belgium
Raf De Kimpe is CEO of FinTech Belgium and founder of Fintech Week London. With a career spanning tech, sales, and operations since 2010, he blends deep industry insight with a passion for community, DEI, and global impact — connecting fintech leaders and shaping the future of financial services.
Sarah Kocianski – CEO at FinTech Wales
Sarah Kocianski is CEO of Fintech Wales and a seasoned fintech strategist with over 10 years experience spanning startups to global firms. A Forbes contributor and Unlock VC committee member, she helps organisations navigate the evolving financial ecosystem with clarity and strategic insight.
Susanne Chishti – founder and chair at Fintech Circle
Susanne Chishti is chair of FINTECH Circle, a non-executive director at CAB Payments, an advisory board member at Elevator Ventures, and a globally recognised fintech leader. An award-winning investor, author, and industry expert, she’s shaped fintech through bestselling books, board roles, fintech documentaries and her extensive global network.
David M Brear – CEO at 11:FS Holdings
David is CEO and Co-Founder of 11:FS and a leading voice in fintech. He led digital transformation at Lloyds and Aviva, ran Gartner’s global digital banking practice, and launched NatWest’s challenger bank Mettle—proving traditional banks can innovate and compete in a FinTech-driven world.
Started Advisory Board’s role
The Started Advisory Board will contribute to the fintech community through virtual trend discussions, participation in high-profile PR activities, and involvement in the agency’s annual fintech start-up pitch day as judges.
In addition, the board members will also join an exclusive WhatsApp group to offer ad hoc advice, creating a dynamic forum of collaboration, insight-sharing, and industry influence that benefits the wider fintech ecosystem.
David M Brear – CEO at 11FS Holdings
Speaking on his appointment, David M. Brear commented: “The world doesn’t need more fintech hype, it needs more fintech realities. We’ve all seen the pitch decks, the buzzwords, the beautifully designed “vision” slides that never make it to market. What we need is more innovation that actually lands products in the hands of real people, solving real problems, with real impact. That’s why I have joined the Started Advisory Board.”
A trusted growth partner for fast growth, founder-led fintechs, Started PR is dedicated to nurturing the next wave of fintech success stories, championing innovations that reach real users and deliver meaningful impact. In support of this mission, the expert advisory board will play a key role in making this a reality and will be chaired by the company’s founder and managing director, Kimberley Waldron.
Kimberley Waldron, founder and managing director, Started PR
Speaking on the announcement, Kimberley Waldron commented: “The Started Advisory Board is made up of individuals who share a genuine commitment to the future of fintech. Being surrounded by such passionate and principled leaders is truly empowering – it gives me confidence that, together, we can elevate the conversations that matter most and champion the innovation driving the sector forward.”
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