Born to be Scaled – Mat Megens
Consumer Fintech & Money Management Scaleup – HyperJar
London remains the global heartbeat of fintech — not just for institutional finance, but for the consumer products reshaping how people interact with money day-to-day. In the Born to be Scaled series, we explore the behind-the-scenes journeys of founders and engineering leaders building products at scale. Each session unpacks their story, the challenges they’ve faced, and the deliberate bets they’ve made along the way.
HyperJar – Rebuilding everyday money habits
HyperJar is a UK-based consumer fintech helping people take control of their spending by separating money into purpose-driven “jars.” Designed to make budgeting intuitive and flexible, HyperJar enables users to manage subscriptions, shared expenses, and everyday spending without the friction of traditional banking tools.
Founded in 2018, HyperJar sits at the intersection of financial wellbeing and product-led growth — tackling the behavioural challenges of money management while operating in a regulated financial environment. As the platform has scaled, the team has had to balance user trust, simplicity, and technical robustness, all while building features that genuinely change how people relate to money.
About Mat Megens
Mat Megens is the founder of HyperJar and a long-time advocate for improving financial literacy and financial wellbeing. Alongside building HyperJar, Mat recently published his first book, 10 Things I Love About Money, which explores practical, human-centred approaches to personal finance and healthier money habits.
As a founder, Mat has navigated the realities of building a consumer fintech from the ground up — from product design and customer trust to regulation, funding, and long-term sustainability. His work blends product thinking, behavioural insight, and a strong belief that better money tools should be accessible to everyone.
What to Expect
Hosts: Sam Moorhouse (Turntabl) & Jon Freedman (QuantFin)
Guest: Mat Megens (Founder, HyperJar)
Format: We’ll explore Mat’s founder journey, the realities of scaling a consumer fintech, and the trade-offs involved in building money products that people actually stick with. Expect discussion around product design, financial wellbeing, trust, regulation, and how HyperJar has evolved as it’s grown — with informal conversation and audience questions throughout.
About Born to be Scaled
Born to be Scaled is a virtual event series led by Turntabl, featuring live, interactive sessions with founders, CTOs, and engineering leaders across fintech and financial services. Each event focuses on a specific niche, blending personal stories with technical and product insights — part live podcast, part open conversation — grounded in real-world experience and practical lessons.