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Mar 03 2006

Hello World!

Posted by Dave at 7:41 pm

Megan here from Zopa’s US team. I’ve jumped at the opportunity to share the experiences of our US team with all those who have helped to create and grow the platform in the UK, as well as those who are diligently following our movements as we begin to open up the platform to some new markets. As promised, Dave and Richard landed in San Fran this week to a team that has been eagerly waiting their arrival. The time differences between the UK and US have turned out to work to our advantage; we have a 24-hour, round the clock team to maximize productivity – and it sure is nice! Much thanks to all those in the UK who are dialing in for those late night/early morning calls. While we’ve managed to nail down a few low cost calls using Skype, those random/funky robot-like sounds coming from the UK’s end & our apparent “fish bowl” like voice quality have driven us back to the old fashion means of communication – the landline. While it’s sad to let go of Skype for the time being, boy is it great to hear some high quality voices on the other end!! If there are general topics of interest that you’d like the US team to cover going forward (such as, what’s the UK team really like???), leave us a comment and we’ll do our best to cover it! ~Megan
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19 comments

Pete

Posted on March 3rd, 2006 at 9:15 pm

Good luck Megan – (and team) – hope you grow the ZOPA experience in SF and beyond.
best regards

P.

Megan

Posted on March 6th, 2006 at 12:17 am

Thanks Pete!! We sure plan on it.

Robert

Posted on April 10th, 2006 at 3:35 pm

Do you need a loan to help get you started??? ;o) (Wish you’d have started on the East Coast!)

Good Luck!

Waiting patiently in NJ.

Megan

Posted on April 10th, 2006 at 4:23 pm

Hey Robert,

Thanks for the wish of luck! We’d love to have you as a lender. If you’d like I can add you to our launch list to keep you posted on when we’re going live. And, thanks for your patience! We hope to reach you soon.

Megan

MadWayne

Posted on April 21st, 2006 at 5:59 pm

Can UK Zopa lenders lend in the American Zopa when its launched?

Just help the money go round and round.

To all those that have doubts, try it you wont be dissapointed.

MadWayne

Megan

Posted on April 21st, 2006 at 10:38 pm

Hi MadWayne,

Unfortunately only US citizens will be able to lend to US citizens for the time being. The regulatory environment around international investments is heavy and will require time to weed through. As time progresses, we certainly hope that you can!

I agree, an international market place for lending and borrowing between people will be advantageous for borrowers and lenders. I can’t wait to make to see it come to life!

Thanks for the continued support and curiosity!

~ Megan

Max

Posted on June 12th, 2006 at 12:55 am

Is Zopa US hiring for Product Management or Development roles?

Megan

Posted on June 12th, 2006 at 3:05 am

Hi Max,

Not at the moment, but if you send me your resume I can put it on file.

Megan
megan [AT] zopa [Dot] com.

Yamada

Posted on June 14th, 2006 at 12:50 am

Hi Megan!

Could you please put me on the launch list as well?

Thanks!

-Yamada

Refinance

Posted on June 22nd, 2006 at 6:28 am

cool site

Accountant

Posted on November 18th, 2006 at 3:40 am

Megan – please add me to the newsletter. When are you guys going to start up? I’ve been lending on Prosper, and I think Zopa is superior.

Eric Brackner

Posted on November 29th, 2006 at 5:07 pm

When will Zopa U.S. be up and running?

Dave

Posted on November 29th, 2006 at 6:13 pm

Hi guys,

We’re working hard to get Zopa US launched in 2007, but we’re not making any more specific announcements than that I’m afraid.

It’ll be worth the wait thugh – I promise!

Cheers

Dave

Steve

Posted on December 30th, 2006 at 6:24 pm

I am interested in Zopa, let me know when it is available on the eastcoast.

Thanks

Steve

Virginia

Derek

Posted on January 15th, 2007 at 6:35 pm

Hi
Will zopa be available in Canada as well?

Alice

Posted on February 25th, 2007 at 3:27 am

Can I be updated on this aswell – you guys definately have a leg up on the competition.

Chris

Posted on March 12th, 2007 at 12:47 am

I was hoping that UK lenders would be able to lend in US markets – I want a slice of every Zopa pie! Is there any team members specificaly working on the legalities to enable UK lenders to offer to our US friends?

Also, please keep me updated on the mailing list!

Thanks!

mike

Posted on March 19th, 2007 at 10:37 am

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sunil

Posted on April 4th, 2007 at 5:19 am

I am member in Prosper but am waiting for Zopa. Can you give me some estimates when the site will be launched? What is causing so much delay?

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