Zopa = Best in Show!
So, a week ago I was telling all ya’ll about how we’ve been nominated for that most sacred of internet prizes — the Webby (actually, 2 Webbies, even sacred-er). But while the judges are deliberating over that contest, we have some more awards-show news: (drum roll, please….) Zopa was just voted Best in Show at Finovate!
For those of you who aren’t already familiar with Finovate, it’s a conference that “showcases dozens of the startups that are innovating at the intersection of finance and technology to an audience of hundreds of press, bloggers, analysts, VCs, industry leaders and banking executives.” Phew! Makes me nervous just thinking about it!
But not only did Zopa weather the scrutiny — we came out on top! Personally, I think all those great profiles you charmers put up had something to do with it. In fact I know it did, because during the presentation Doug (our CEO) pulled up two of his favorites to show how Zopa is working for TinaM and Anomie666. So thanks everyone — this award’s for you!
Lazy Man and Money
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 12:22 pm
It was good to go and meet Doug. I think people loved the idea of paying negative interest. The concept is so unusual, but once you wrap your head around it, it’s clearly a winner - provided you are cool enough to get negative interest.