418. Real Leadership Conversations with Nigel Morris QED Investors

Nigel Morris is a renowned British businessman and pioneering fintech investor, best known as the co-founder and managing partner of QED Investors, a leading venture capital firm focused on financial technology. He is also widely recognised for co-founding Capital One in 1994, where as President and Chief Operating Officer he helped revolutionise consumer lending through the innovative use of data and analytics.

Under his leadership at QED Investors, Nigel has backed some of the world’s most successful fintech companies, including Credit Karma, Nubank, Klarna and Remitly, helping to shape the modern global financial services landscape. Educated at London Business School with an MBA, he combines rigorous analytical thinking with a deep understanding of customer behaviour and business culture.

On this episode of Inspiring Leadership, Nigel reflects on the lessons from building Capital One, his transition into venture capital, and what it takes to identify and scale category‑defining businesses. He also shares his philosophy on leadership, integrity and decision‑making in high‑growth environments, offering rich insights for CEOs, founders and senior leaders navigating rapid change.