On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host David M. Brear is joined by Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO of GoCardless. Since its launch back in 2011, GoCardless has been taking the pain out of getting paid for businesses, from solopreneurs to household names, for over 13 years. With nearly 100,000 businesses on its books, partnerships with over 350 financial software providers, over $500M raised in funding and multiple acquisitions, it’s going from strength to strength on its route to be the “world’s bank payment network”. Leading the charge is co-founder and CEO Hiroki Takeuchi, so we headed down to the GoCardless offices to speak to him and find out more about the GoCardless journey. This week's guest: Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO of GoCardless  ---------------------------------- Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.  Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices