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65. From Dragon’s Den to Startup Success | Jinesh Vohra

James Reed: all about business

Reed Global

February 9, 2026

Show Notes

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

The birth of Sprive: A mortgage app revolution

Jinesh's entrepreneurial journey and family legacy

The Goldman Sachs experience

Navigating the pandemic and launching Sprive

Networking and angel investors

Dragon's Den experience

Hiring strategies and team building

Future vision and personal goals

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