This interview with Geoff Hoodless clearly shows a very positive outlook for retail stockbroking. He and The Share Republic have a clear understanding of some of the greatest challenges in this sector. For this reason this venture has a good chance of success. Unlike the old sleepy retail stockbrokers Geoff is building a business that recognises the needs of the market and is utilising modern technology and creative thinking to develop a 21stcentury version of stockbroking. I wonder if we are seeing a new breed of retail stockbroker ready to step into the outgoing shoes of the old and it did not need an Asteroid just a bit of imagination and bravery to evolve. By Gary Wright, CEO B.I.S.S. Research.
The Share Republic plc and other entrepreneurs will be presenting at the Google Campus, 4-5 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4BX on 9 May 2013 at 6pm, to present their business case to investors as part of the launch of Funding Alpha SEIS Fund 2013.