Meet The Member Interview Series: A Conversation with Andrew Field

As a venue for industry networking, the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) occasionally highlights the participation or biography of our association members. CfPA membership is designed to be inclusive and open to individuals and organizations sharing a professional interest in the field of Regulated Investment Crowdfunding.

Interview With Andrew Field 

CfPA: Can you tell us a little about your background and your interest in the field of regulated investment crowdfunding? 

Andrew: I’ve spent much of my career at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance -  with a particular focus on how technology can democratize access to capital. My current role is with a crowdfunding technology provider (Dacxi Chain) but I have joined the CfPA in my capacity as Steering Committee Lead for the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA) which  brings that all together. GECA exists to connect stakeholders across borders and drive collaboration in regulated investment crowdfunding to an ultimate aim of enabling simple and easy access to cross border crowdfunding for investors and founders. My interest lies in how we can create a more harmonized, global ecosystem that supports innovation and investor protection alike.

Andrew: I’m excited by the growing appetite for cross-border investment and the emergence of infrastructure that might make that scalable. However, I’m concerned by the lack of regulatory alignment internationally - which continues to create barriers and inefficiencies for platforms and issuers alike.

CfPA:  Is there any particular project or initiative at CfPA that interests you most?  

Andrew: I'm particularly interested in CfPA’s policy work and its community of practice. The chance to exchange ideas with others on the frontline of crowdfunding policy and operations is incredibly valuable - especially as GECA works on building bridges between regions and shaping a global narrative.

CfPA: What is one interesting fact about you that we might be surprised to know?

 

Andrew: I once led a 20-person team meeting remotely while traveling overland across Central Europe - not always advisable, but talking with people across 4 different time-zones meant that I definitely learned a lot about remote collaboration!

 

CfPA: What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

 

Andrew: “Don’t confuse motion with progress.” A good reminder in both startups and policy work that not all activity leads to impact and you should always question why you are doing what you are doing - especially in complex systems. 

 

CfPA: What would you like to learn from being a part of this group?

Andrew: I’m keen to learn more about the challenges and successes of U.S.-based platforms, and how those insights might apply (or not) to platforms operating globally. Understanding the different approaches to regulation, growth, and sustainability is incredibly useful.

CfPA: If you could change one thing -- just one -- about our industry, what would it be?

 

Andrew: I’d love to see a globally accepted framework for issuer and investor onboarding -  something that would allow for smoother participation across multiple jurisdictions, reduce duplication, and encourage scale.

 

CfPA: Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of work that you're passionate about?

 

Andrew: I’m a huge fan of live music - following my beloved Leicester City FC  and I'm slowly working on becoming a halfway-decent cook. I've also just decided that I'm going to learn how to play acoustic guitar! I also love to travel and my ambition is to visit every country in Europe.

 

CfPA: What other things would you like to say to the broad CfPA community?  

Andrew: I’m always looking to connect with platforms and ecosystem players who believe in the potential of global collaboration. If you’re interested in joining or supporting the work of GECA -  whether through steering committee engagement or simply joining our network as a supporter - I’d love to hear from you. Let’s build the future of investment crowdfunding together.