Anna-Lisa Bilis

Lisa is a copywriter at George Labs. If she had a companion, it would be a copycat. Her passion for (bad) puns is matched only by her love for drawing.

About language, Financial Literacy, and Cultural Implications.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
September 2, 2022October 19, 2022

Money is important. But there’s more needed in time of crisis. George speaks Ukraininan now. This way, people who had to flee Ukraine in the face of the Russian war have now access to their finances even if they don’t speak English. It is however, not only about the pure words in a different language but also about habits, cultural impacts and shared knowledge.

Portraits of Stefan Häbich and Isabella Frey, looking back at 10 years of George

10 years and George is becoming more female.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

10 years, 8 million. Two very big numbers that imply very big changes. The George team has grown from an office with a kitchen to an office with a view. Or rather: many offices with different views, since George is now at home in six countries. To talk about the past, the present, and the future, Isabella Frey and Stefan Häbich joined our podcast.

Podcast Header with portraits of Natalie and Pavel who talk about teaching

The beauty of sharing knowledge. And why we all should stay curious.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Natalie Korotaeva and Pavel Mocan joined the podcast to talk about teaching. Tune in to hear about their experiences, both within and outside of George Labs: their best moments, challenges and what they would love to learn themselves.

Various people with their respective pronouns written on their clothes to represent gender-inclusive language.

Gender-Inclusive Language – The New Normal

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
February 9, 2022October 19, 2022

Gender-inclusive language is a topic that ignites heated discussions like few other. Some see in it the demise and doom of language itself. Others advocate the topic whole-heartedly. This article is not about if the use of gender-inclusive language is important but why.

Portraits of Mike Greifeneder and Marcel Zanoni, iOS and Android Chapter Leads who are responsible for developing the George app

How George gets on your phone.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
January 4, 2022October 19, 2022

Marcel Zanoni and Mike Greifeneder joined the George Podcast to talk about all things developing the George app. Tune in for an episode of intriguing insights, upcoming novelties, and well-kept secrets.

A Story of Openness and Trust

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
December 21, 2021September 26, 2022

Martin Kobza joined the George Podcast shortly before he leaves his position as Managing Director of George Labs to become COO of Česká spořitelna, one of Georges mother banks, later in 2022. He has acompanied George’s development from the very start. Back then Martin felt that with George something new was born: banking, open as a plattform and open in its culture.

Vouchers+ puts the fun in shopping.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
October 22, 2021November 9, 2021

George knows that not everything is about investing and saving. Money is for spending, too. Read More »Vouchers+ puts the fun in shopping.

George loves your money. This is why he gives it back.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
October 19, 2021November 3, 2021

It’s better to give than to receive. Except when it comes to your money. George wants his users to get something back, even while spending.… Read More »George loves your money. This is why he gives it back.

Car Service: effortless banking meets simplified leasing.

by Anna-Lisa Bilis
October 12, 2021November 3, 2021

George makes banking easy. But he does not stop there. In partnership with s Leasing, he brought to life the plugin CarService. Read More »Car Service: effortless banking meets simplified leasing.