LFP 274 – Becoming a female entrepreneur in the city, with Mia Drennan

Watch the video version on YouTube: In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Mia Drennan, founder of Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS), to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from launching a business with just £6,000 to building a global company with over 400 employees managing $500 billion in assets. Mia shares what it takes to succeed as a female founder in a male-dominated fintech space, the evolution of loan agency services, and how innovation and digital transformation are driving the next chapter for GLAS. She reflects on the importance of resilience, building a strong network, and advocating for diversity in the investment community. The conversation is packed with insights on scaling a niche financial services firm, the power of a digital mindset, and the role of leadership in shaping inclusive and high-performing cultures. Topics Covered: • Adopting a dog from Antigua • Starting GLAS with £6,000 and scaling to £100M+ turnover • The importance of innovation in loan agency services • Why only 12% of fintech founders are women—and what needs to change • How GLAS grew to 400+ employees across 10 countries • Embracing a digital mindset to lead transformation • Lessons in risk-taking, resilience, and fearless leadership • Diversity as a growth driver in finance • Building a support network for female founders • What’s next for GLAS: global growth and digital acceleration Tune in to hear Mia’s inspiring story and her vision for the future of fintech. Learn More: Tony Clark: The London Fintech Podcast: Mia Drennan: GLAS: Great CEOs are lazy: How exceptional CEOs do more in less time: The Rest is Politics:

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LFP 274 – Becoming a female entrepreneur in the city, with Mia Drennan is an episode from London Fintech Podcast by Tony Clark.

This episode is 51:31 long.

This episode was published on Jun 5, 2025.

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