NFTs, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Graduate Advice from Chief of Staff of Checkout.com Jess Houlgrave

Jess Houlgrave, Chief of Staff at Checkout.com joins Matt Cheung and Helene Lipp in this episode to talk about the year of NFTs, blockchain, payments, valuable skills to succeed, stereotypes and women in tech.  One of the key messages are to be brave, seek out challenges, stay curious and be willing to learn across everything you do.Chief of Staff at Checkout.com, a global fintech company with over 1,400 employees and 19 offices around the world, Jess works with some of the world’s most innovative companies and established global brands to simplify financial complexities, drive innovation and unlock growth by providing solutions to complex digital payment problems.She has a multidisciplinary background across finance, private equity and blockchain technology, a MA in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford and an MA in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art.Furthermore she is a member of the Bank of England CBDC Engagement Forum and founder and trustee of the Foundation for Art and Blockchain. Check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3.Follow our socials Linkedin, Twitter, Youtubehttps://workinfintech.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-globalhttps://www.twitter.com/workinfintechhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw