In this two-part video interview series, we sit down with Julia Lippoth, Senior Compliance Leader at Bullish, for an honest and inspiring conversation about career growth, resilience, and navigating change in high-intensity industries. Joined by Anna Massey, Senior Partner at Investigo Netherlands, Julia reflects on her early career, the moments and mentors that shaped her path, and what it really means to step outside your comfort zone before the title ever catches up with the responsibility.
Julia shares candid insights into balancing leadership with personal challenges, including her journey as a single mother building a career in compliance. She talks passionately about why mentoring, hiring, and championing women matters - and how grit, curiosity, and self-belief have been critical to her success. The conversation also explores her transition from traditional banking into crypto, unpacking how first-hand experience challenged outdated perceptions of the industry.
Now leading the build-out of institutional-grade MiCAR and AML frameworks at Bullish, Julia dives into the realities of scaling compliance in a fast-moving, uncertain regulatory landscape. Whether you’re considering a move into crypto, navigating your own career pivot, or looking for advice as a woman entering finance or fintech, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-world perspective.
Listen to the full conversation to hear Julia’s story, lessons learned, and advice for the next generation.
