Scott Liddle
About Scott Liddle
Scott Liddle is a co-founder of Capi Money, a company focused on enhancing payment processes for African businesses. He has extensive experience in international development, humanitarian work, and policy advisory roles within the UK government.
Work at Capi Money
Scott Liddle serves as the Co-Founder of Capi Money, a company focused on transforming payment processes for African businesses. Since its inception in 2023, Capi Money aims to offer competitive pricing and faster transaction speeds to enhance financial operations. The company has gained support from prominent investors, including Firstminute Capital, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator. Liddle's involvement in Capi Money aligns with his extensive background in international development and policy advisory roles.
Previous Roles and Experience
Scott Liddle has held various significant positions prior to his role at Capi Money. He worked as the Head of Markets (CRO & CMO) at Taptap Send from 2020 to 2023. Liddle was also the Founder of SpareHand for seven months in 2020. His experience includes serving as Regional Director for Turquoise Mountain in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and as Country Director in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he has worked in advisory roles at the Department for International Development and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Education and Expertise
Scott Liddle holds a Master's degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Classics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford between 2005 and 2009. Liddle has furthered his education by studying Arabic language and literature at the Institut français du proche-orient in Aleppo, Syria. His academic background supports his expertise in international development and humanitarian work.
Background in Humanitarian Work
Scott Liddle has a substantial background in humanitarian work, particularly with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He served in various capacities, including Protection Delegate and Field Delegate, across multiple countries such as Libya, Tunisia, Iraq, and Algeria. His roles involved addressing protection issues and leading teams in challenging environments. This experience has contributed to his understanding of international development and cultural heritage.
Involvement in Policy Development
Scott Liddle has experience in policy development and advisory roles within the UK government. He worked as a Special Advisor at the Department for International Development for three months in 2019 and served as Assistant Director at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy for seven months in 2018. His work in these roles has equipped him with insights into governmental processes and policy formulation.