PAUL RIPPON,
CO-FOUNDER OF MONZO AND STARLING BANK,
ANSWERS MY CROISSANTS’ PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE
My Croissants begins with Paul Rippon, co-founder of Monzo and Starling Bank, whose work helped shape modern UK fintech. His time is currently split between an alpaca farm and Rippon Capital.
His answers are brief and quietly human, a reminder that even the most complex journeys are carried by simple things.
What is your greatest fear?
Being eaten by a shark.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Getting the Monzo Banking licence.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Be a better listener.
What is your most treasured possession?
Wedding ring.