Course Lecturers include:

Patrick Dunne OBE
Experienced Chair & Board Member. Founder of Boardelta and author of award-winning “Boards”.
Boardelta
Ralph Grayson
Founder Partner at Ralph Grayson. Advisory board and board leadership specialist.
Sainty Hird & Partners
Susanne Chishti
Chair at FINTECH Circle, Advisory Board at Elevator Ventures, NED at Crown Agents Bank.
FINTECH Circle
Elevator Ventures
Ian Merricks
VenturePath, The ScaleUp Investment Platform, UK ScaleUp Investment Mission Patron.
Whitehorse Capital
Simon Poole
Non-Executive Director helping boards use AI responsibly and effectively.
Grounded Thinking
Charles McManus
Unicorn Council Co-Chair, Chairman, Strategic Board Adviser and Co-Founder & Board Director.
ClearBank
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The curriculum

Six modules. Every door you need opened.

A fintech-specific curriculum covering board readiness, portfolio strategy, regulatory accountability, AI literacy, and fundraising from seed to exit.
Module 1
Board Fundamentals
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
  • Board overview
  • Directors' duties in regulated sectors
  • Role of Board vs Executive
  • Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
  • Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
  • Governance frameworks
Module 1
Portfolio Career Strategy
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
  • Board overview
  • Directors' duties in regulated sectors
  • Role of Board vs Executive
  • Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
  • Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
  • Governance frameworks
Module 1
Fintech Advisory & NED Landscape
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
  • Board overview
  • Directors' duties in regulated sectors
  • Role of Board vs Executive
  • Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
  • Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
  • Governance frameworks
Module 1
Fundraising Journey
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
  • Board overview
  • Directors' duties in regulated sectors
  • Role of Board vs Executive
  • Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
  • Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
  • Governance frameworks
Module 1
Regulatory Accountability
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
  • Board overview
  • Directors' duties in regulated sectors
  • Role of Board vs Executive
  • Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
  • Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
  • Governance frameworks
Module 1
AI for Board Members
Led by
Patrick Dunne OBE
  • Board overview
  • Directors' duties in regulated sectors
  • Role of Board vs Executive
  • Sub-committees: Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Nomination
  • Key roles: Chair, SID, NED, CEO, CFO
  • Governance frameworks

 Looking for a Board Position?

What makes the FINTECH Circle Board Programme different is the unique combination of both Virtual learning and also real-world application.

As well as 12+ hours of Video learning, delivered by senior Industry professionals, board members are invited to join live “Pop-Up Boards” and interactive role-play sessions designed to simulate genuine boardroom discussions and decision-making environments.

These sessions help you to develop the confidence, communication skills, and strategic mindset expected from modern board directors, while allowing you to learn directly from experienced professionals and peers within the Fintech industry.

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Get FINTECH BOARD Ready

Join Fintech-Specific Webinars Focused On Real Boardroom Challenges
Benefit From Hybrid Learning — Online Flexibility + In-Person Experiences
Connect With Senior Finance & Fintech Professionals
Receive Live CV & Board
Positioning Coaching
Attend Exclusive VIP Networking &
Leadership Events
Build Powerful Industry Relationships
That Open Doors
Access Promotional Opportunities
Within The Community
Gain Entry To The Annual Board &
CEO Summit
Learn What Boards Actually Look For In Modern Non-Executive Directors
Develop The Confidence To Contribute
At Board Level
Position Yourself As A Credible,
Board-Ready Leader
Surround Yourself With High-Level Decision Makers & Influential Executives

Course Materials include:

Boards: A Practical Perspective
by Patrick Dunne
(Module 1)
FinTech for Dummies
by Steven O’Hanlon and Susanne Chishti
(Module 3)
Testimonials

What our members say.

“FINTECH Circle helped us fill two strategic NED roles, one of whom was also instrumental in closing our last funding round. The introductions have added immense value and helped accelerate Aventur’s growth and valuation significantly.”

Stacey Body

Co-Founder & CEO, Aventur

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