Student Panel: What's in your wallet?
Hear from Pion’s panel of outspoken students to talk honestly about their spending habits. We’ll cover what encourages them to spend and how they prioritise their spending uncovering different personas - from parent-supported splurgers to work hard, play hard spenders and self-supported, cautious spenders. We’ll quiz them on the brands they love, their use of loyalty and discount schemes, key times of year for spending and what catches their attention when it comes to marketing targeting students.
I’ve innovated at startups for over 19 years in fields such as AI, Healthtech, Fintech, E-commerce and Publishing. I’ve designed and led for global corporations like Time Warner, Holland & Barrett, and the Stepstone Group, helping businesses and communities achieve extraordinary things.
I also write novels, compose music for adverts and am passionate about crafting a better story for our young so that they can get excited for the future.
I’m currently a student at the University of Reading studying Accounting and Business. This is in partnership with the ICAEW incorporating placements with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
I am currently studying Philosophy and Politics at the University of Exeter, while also working two part time jobs: an online tutor, and in a burger van at night. In the future I am very interested in travelling a lot more and seeing more of the world, and while I don’t have any specific career aspirations I am passionate about teaching and helping young people. I am also passionate about various political issues such as women’s rights, climate justice and foreign policy.
My name is Reece Sanghera, and I’m a second-year undergraduate at the University of Birmingham. I’m about to begin my placement year at BDO in their Restructuring division. I’m a huge Liverpool FC fan and have a real passion for combat sports—especially Muay Thai and MMA. Outside of work and sport, I enjoy spending time with my English bulldog, Oscar.
Hi - I’m Lexie and I’m a final year undergraduate Politics and Sociology student at the University of Birmingham. Alongside my studies I’m also a freelance youth voice consultant, and I’ve worked with a range of agencies and brands (inc. The Pineapple Lounge, KFC, and Google) to deliver relevant and tailored Gen Z insights since I was 10 years old.