In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus speaks with Jonathan Sealey, CEO of Hope Capital, about what it really takes to launch, grow, and lead a successful bridging finance business in the UK.
Jonathan shares his career journey from the early days in property development and venture capital, through the challenges of the 2008 credit crunch, to founding Hope Capital in 2011. He talks about the highs, the setbacks, and the key lessons learned while building a lender from the ground up.
Whether you’re an aspiring business owner, a bridging finance broker, or already in the specialist lending space, you’ll get a first-hand look at what’s involved in starting and scaling a company in one of the most competitive areas of financial services.
In this episode:

• How Jonathan moved from property development to bridging finance
  
• The steps – and missteps – in launching Hope Capital
  
• Securing your first deals and building early credibility
  
• When and how to hire and delegate as the business grows
  
• Using technology to support – not replace – personal service
  
• How Jonathan’s leadership style has evolved over time
  
• Lessons for new and aspiring CEOs in specialist lending

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