James Alexander — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded an MBE in 2023 for volunteer services to the natural environment.
Co-founder of Zopa, the world’s first peer-to-peer lender, now a unicorn.
Serves as Chair of Agricarbon, focusing on soil carbon quantification.
Former Chair of Finance Earth and Suffolk Wildlife Trust, and Trustee for the RSPB.
Former Strategy Director at Egg, the UK’s first digital bank.
Holds an MBA from INSEAD and a 1st class honours degree from University College, London.

Biography

James Alexander MBE is an entrepreneur, innovator, and strategic advisor. He is recognized for co-founding Zopa, which became the world’s first peer-to-peer lender and is now a unicorn company. His entrepreneurial background also includes serving as Strategy Director at Egg, the UK’s first digital bank.

Currently, his core work involves providing foresight, strategy, and innovation advice, both independently and as part of the team at FutureAgenda.org and The Foundation.