Barney Hussey-Yeo
Founder and CEO of Cleo (often referred to as Clio in the transcript), a UK fintech and AI-powered personal finance assistant, leading a unicorn valued company and speaking about building AI products and the UK tech ecosystem.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 41min
Is AI growing too fast for humanity?
Barney Hussey-Yeo, founder and CEO of Cleo, a UK fintech building AI-powered finance tools. He discusses building with large language models and how they sped Cleo's growth. He talks timelines for AI impact, domain-specific personal agents, developer productivity gains, and the challenges of scaling tech companies in the UK.
Feb 5, 2026 • 49min
Personal Finance and AI with Cleo founder and CEO Barney Hussey-Yeo (The Derby Mill Series ep 22)
Barney Hussey-Yeo, founder and CEO of Cleo, a profitable AI personal finance app used by millions. He talks about Cleo’s proactive AI, scaling to $350M ARR, and how models turn messy transaction data into individualized financial guidance. The conversation explores onboarding to build trust, reward functions for reliable advice, and visions for agentic, automated financial management.
Nov 5, 2024 • 52min
The Future of UK Unicorns | Cleo - Barney Hussey-Yeo
Barney Hussey-Yeo, founder of Cleo, an AI-driven fintech company, shares his remarkable journey from a state school in Sheffield to leading a company with aspirations of reaching $1 billion ARR. He reflects on his early days playing poker and how setbacks shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. The discussion emphasizes the contrasting entrepreneurial landscapes in the UK and US, Cleo's unique approach to financial services, and the importance of nurturing homegrown talent. Barney also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the startup world.
