David Jarvis

Co-Founder and CEO at Griffin

1 podcast appearance · 3 clips

Top clips

Riding Unicorns · David Jarvis

Entering authorization with restrictions is kind of an agreement in principle, but it comes with an asterisk. And the asterisk is actually like 40 to 70 asterisks that are all chunky, but not insurmountable pieces of work.

Vivid metaphor ('40 to 70 asterisks') makes complex regulatory process tangible and memorable. The escalating imagery from 'an asterisk' to dozens creates humor while explaining serious banking regulation mechanics.

31:28 - 31:5225s

Riding Unicorns · David Jarvis

Domain Expertise

If you are not the regulated entity, you will struggle to capture value and you will struggle to deliver value. The UK has proven a willingness to enable new technology focused innovative businesses to become fully authorized entities.

Clear strategic insight about value capture in fintech, with specific geographic advantage explanation. The stark 'struggle to capture/deliver value' framing creates urgency around regulatory positioning.

2:46 - 3:2640s

Riding Unicorns · David Jarvis

Consequences

It's also really fucking hard. Running a regulated business is really hard. It is capital intensive. What I've seen over and over again is VCs being attracted to the appeal of a capital light model, and then the hammer comes down.

Raw honesty about fintech challenges with vivid 'hammer comes down' imagery. The profanity adds authenticity and emphasis to the capital intensity warning for VCs and founders.

33:17 - 34:0144s

Episodes

Riding Unicorns

David Jarvis, CEO @ Griffin

David JarvisSep 18, 202443 min