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Sep 26, 2025 James Gibson, Head of Revolut Business, shares his journey scaling the platform to $1BN in revenue and over $33B in monthly transactions. He discusses the importance of proactive hiring practices, choosing problem-solving skills over traditional credentials. Gibson reveals how Revolut structures its product teams for speed and efficiency, including weekly product reviews to drive decision-making. He also explores balancing innovation with execution and hints at the exciting role of AI in optimizing product processes.
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Prioritise Execution Over Novelty
- Execute on known high-impact work before chasing novel ideas.
- Encourage long‑term vision ideas but avoid distracting from core deliverables.
Compare Bets Using Common Metrics
- Evaluate feature bets by common metrics like gross profit to trade off localized vs niche investments.
- B2B often shows consensus on valuable features, simplifying prioritisation.
Treat Onboarding As Continuous Work
- Aim to improve funnel steps from discovery through retention; treat onboarding as ongoing work.
- Use AI to better understand businesses during onboarding to reduce friction.