In this podcast episode, Brendan Gilmore, managing director of BPG Strategy, shares his extensive experience in financial services, particularly focusing on debt and its strategic implications for businesses. He discusses the importance of understanding readiness for debt, the mindset required for engaging with debt markets, and the various types of debt available to companies. Brendan emphasizes the need for proper financial management and the scrutiny that comes with debt financing, contrasting it with equity funding. He also explores the different sources of debt and how businesses can navigate these options effectively. In this conversation, Brendan Gilmore from BPG Capital discusses the various sources of debt available for businesses, particularly SMEs, and the competitive landscape of lending. He emphasizes the importance of speed and simplicity in the funding process, especially for founders who are often busy with other aspects of their business. The discussion also covers current market conditions, the debt raising process, and the critical role of due diligence. Brendan shares insights for first-time debt borrowers, highlighting the necessity of paying a premium initially to build a track record for future funding opportunities.

Brendan Gilmore is Managing Director of BPG Strategy (https://bpgstrategy.com/)

Brendan has almost 30 years’ Financial Services experience, working across Lending, Credit, Workout, Strategy and Risk and so has a deep understanding of Financial Services from end to end.

Since 2017, Brendan has acted as consultant / adviser to Challenger Banks, Building Societies, Non-Bank Lenders, Technology Platforms and Start-ups.

Brendan helps market participants in to:

• optimise Strategy, Proposition, Operating Models and Risk

• acquire Customers

• develop Strategic Partnerships

• and of relevance today, to secure debt Funding for businesses

Brendan is a regular Speaker, Panellist and Moderator at Fintech, Banking and Building Society focussed events.