Becoming a female entrepreneur in the city, with Mia Drennan

from London Fintech Podcast · host Tony Clark

In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Mia Drennan, founder of Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS), to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from launching a business with just £6,000 to building a global company with over 400 employees managing $500 billion in assets.Mia shares what it takes to succeed as a female founder in a male-dominated fintech space, the evolution of loan agency services, and how innovation and digital transformation are driving the next chapter for GLAS. She reflects on the importance of resilience, building a strong network, and advocating for diversity in the investment community.The conversation is packed with insights on scaling a niche financial services firm, the power of a digital mindset, and the role of leadership in shaping inclusive and high-performing cultures.Topics Covered:• Adopting a dog from Antigua• Starting GLAS with £6,000 and scaling to £100M+ turnover• The importance of innovation in loan agency services• Why only 12% of fintech founders are women—and what needs to change• How GLAS grew to 400+ employees across 10 countries• Embracing a digital mindset to lead transformation• Lessons in risk-taking, resilience, and fearless leadership• Diversity as a growth driver in finance• Building a support network for female founders• What’s next for GLAS: global growth and digital accelerationTune in to hear Mia's inspiring story and her vision for the future of fintech.Learn More:Tony Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclark100/The London Fintech Podcast: https://londonfintechpodcast.comMia Drennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miadrennan/GLAS: https://glas.agency/Great CEOs are lazy: How exceptional CEOs do more in less time: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Ceos-A...The Rest is Politics: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics#FinTech #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #DiversityInFinance #LoanAgency #DigitalTransformation #WomenInBusiness #LondonFintechPodcast

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