From Fintech Disruptor to Healthtech Pioneer: The Story of Kristofer Rogers

Leadership Odysseys

Kristofer Rogers is an award-winning fintech and social impact entrepreneur and a technology innovator. Kris has been instrumental in transforming industries, particularly through his work in real-time payments, healthtech, and social fundraising platforms. As CEO and Co-Founder of MediFile, he’s revolutionizing care management for in-home aged care, disability services, and childcare. Kris is also Acting Senior Vice President Australia at Volt, the current UK Fintech of the Year, driving innovations in real-time payments. With pivotal leadership roles at companies like Zepto, Mambu, and now as the Managing Director of Eden Consultancy, Kris continues to drive positive change across the tech landscape.

Key Highlights:

• Kris discusses his early life, shaped by his father’s banking career, which exposed him to multiple cultures and countries, giving him a unique perspective on leadership and human connection.
• His entry into the fintech space began with launching GoFundraise and SimplyGiving, platforms that collectively raised over $100 million for nonprofits globally.
• As the CEO of Zepto, Kris led the company to become a market leader in real-time payments, earning recognition as Start-Up Executive of the Year at CEO Magazine’s 2019 Executive of the Year Awards.
• Kris shares his transition to healthtech, founding MediFile to address the growing need for better care management solutions, driven by his personal experience in organizing aged care services.
• He reflects on his journey as a leader, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) alongside traditional intelligence (IQ) in modern leadership, citing his father’s influence as a key factor in his approach to building teams and inspiring innovation.
• Kris talks about his role at Volt, leading the charge in real-time payments technology, and the importance of creating global, instant, and interoperable payment solutions.
• He opens up about the impact of his recent health journey, how it reshaped his approach to work-life balance, and the critical role wellness plays in leadership.

Kris Rogers’ career is a testament to the power of self-belief, innovation, and the impact of technology when leveraged for social good. From leading fintech innovations to launching a revolutionary healthtech platform, and now pioneering real-time payments at Volt, Kris has continuously broken barriers and disrupted industries. His journey reminds us of the importance of emotional intelligence, agility, and adaptability in leadership. Thank you, Kris, for sharing your inspiring story with us on Leadership Odysseys.

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