Building the Infrastructure for the Internet's Next Economy

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Simon Cowell, founder and CEO of ZBD, the fintech company building the next generation of digital payment infrastructure for gaming, mobile apps, and the creator economy.Before launching ZBD, Simon managed investments at the University of Oxford's endowment fund before making the leap from institutional finance into entrepreneurship. Today, he's leading a company that's redefining how digital payments work by enabling seamless, real-time transactions that power modern online experiences.In this conversation, Simon shares why he left traditional finance to build a technology startup, the challenges of creating new financial infrastructure, and how digital payments are transforming gaming, creators, and digital platforms. We also discuss leadership, innovation, scaling a global technology company, and what it takes to build trust while introducing entirely new ways for businesses and consumers to transact online.In this episode, you'll learn:* Why Simon left institutional finance to build ZBD* How digital payments are reshaping online experiences* The future of fintech and digital commerce* Lessons on building and scaling a technology startup* How to lead through uncertainty and rapid technological changeWhether you're an entrepreneur, founder, investor, fintech enthusiast, or technology leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of digital payments and building category-defining technology companies.#Fintech #DigitalPayments #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Technology #Business #Leadership #Startups #ZBD #LegendsNLeaders