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65. From Dragon’s Den to Startup Success | Jinesh Vohra
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- Feb 9, 2026
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Summary
What if becoming mortgage-free wasn’t about earning more money, but about using what you already spend more intelligently? In this episode of All About Business , James speaks with Jinesh Vora, Founder and CEO of Sprive, the UK fintech app helping homeowners pay off their mortgages faster without changing their lifestyle. Jinesh shares his journey from a 14-year career at Goldman Sachs to fintech founder, shaped by a three-generation family legacy of entrepreneurship. He reflects on leaving a high-paying corporate role, bootstrapping a startup through the pandemic, and building trust with banks and lenders in a highly regulated industry. The conversation explores scaling a fintech responsibly, from angel and venture funding to securing a major TV-for-equity deal with Channel 4. Jinesh also shares candid lessons from pitching on Dragons’ Den, alongside insights on leadership, resilience, AI, and avoiding growth at all costs. This is a practical conversation about financial freedom, fintech innovation, and building a purpose-led business that helps people take control of their money. Timestamps 01:49 The birth of Sprive: A mortgage app revolution 11:10 Jinesh's entrepreneurial journey and family legacy 14:39 The Goldman Sachs experience 24:01 Navigating the pandemic and launching Sprive 32:09 Networking and angel investors 34:11 Dragon's Den experience 41:15 Hiring strategies and team building 48:49 Future vision and personal goals Follow James Reed on LinkedIn Follow Jinesh Vohra on LinkedIn Find out more about Sprive App here All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more HERE This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk