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The Founders Peak Podcast

Where exceptional startup founders share untold stories that shaped who they are

An exclusive podcast where we bring exceptional startup founders from around the world who each share their inspiration and a bag full of usable entrepreneurial insights from their journeys. So, if you are an aspiring founder, or busy fund-raising, or nearing a successful exit, or even feeling like you might go down fighting, there"s something useful in here for you. Most talks are hosted and recorded LIVE with audiences at The Founders Peak Stage at the Global Finance & Technology Network"s

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00:00:37

Welcome to Season 4 - The Nordic Start-up Founders...

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2023/12/17

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00:08:39

3 reasons why you shouldn't start a startup - and 3...

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2023/12/17

Monika Martinsson's journey kicked off in the dynamic realm of FinTech, where she dazzled as a developer and sharp-witted analyst. Over 12 years in global capital markets, she commanded high-octane trading software and led thriving teams across EMEA. In 2017, she took a bold leap alongside three visionary colleagues, birthing the brainchild that is Deedster. This powerhouse is on a relentless mission to revolutionize sustainability. Armed with cutting-edge tech, Deedster slashes CO2 emissions

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00:12:33

My daily fight with the two silent killers -...

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2023/12/17

Growing a company “from zero to hero” is no easy task. It requires consistency, hard work, and the right mindset. But what’s needed to maintain the “hero” level once the “zero” phase is over? Our next speaker knows a lot on this one. Toms Jurjevs is the founder and CEO of Sun Finance, which he has grown from a two-people startup to a multi-million dollar international company that successfully operates in eight countries across three continents, and counting. He says that using Sun Finance’s

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00:14:11

I am currently out of office (and it's OK) - Season 4...

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2023/12/17

Haukur Skúlason is the spirited CEO and Co-founder of Indo, Iceland's trailblazing challenger bank. Championing a radical shift in banking's DNA, Haukur is on a mission to reinvent trust. As the mastermind behind Indó, he is gearing up to bring an end to "bullshit banking", striving for a relationship where customers not only trust but genuinely like their bank. Backed by a spirited team and armed with two decades of banking and fintech experience, including roles in incumbent

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00:10:17

100 ways to the Moon: Embrace change for enduring...

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2023/12/17

Morten Møgelmose, the founder who wants to give his customers the best experience in physical fashion stores all over the world. Morten is the co-founder and CEO of Zliide, a tech startup that is revolutionizing physical fashion retail. Morten's embarked on his journey during his High School days, when a dreadful experience in a fashion store in London sparked the idea for his transformative venture. Fresh out of High School, Morten and his 3 friends founded Zliide, introducing a revolutionary

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00:09:49

The art of Amplevity: How re-defining time shapes...

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2023/12/17

Gioia is an unorthodox millennial who transitioned early on from economics to design. For the past 4 years, by day, Gioia Arieti worked as a Human-Centered Designer fostering Danske Bank's digital transformation. Recently, she changed focus to work in digital transformation consulting for life sciences. For the past 4 years, by night, she has been working on creating a new time unit inspired by long-term missions in Space. In May 2023 she became an analogue astronaut and her work has gained

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00:09:01

What are mental models and how they helped me scale...

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2023/12/17

Alexander Wulff is a Danish serial entrepreneur and the author of two best-selling books in finance and economics. As CEO & Co-founder of the fast-growing Danish fintech company Scaleup Finance, he knows how to build a company from startup to scaleup. Prior to his time at Scaleup Finance, he co-founded Abeo, a construction tech company that scaled internationally.

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00:11:30

Don’t what if! Just do! - Season 4 (Nordics Sep 2023)

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2023/12/17

Denise Johansson, the spirited co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce, a Nordic payment service provider - the first in the world to put payment processing in the public cloud. She is a true a visionary leader who is igniting change within the fintech world. With over 15 years in the payments industry, she's pioneering sustainable financial solutions and championing open banking. Notably, she's a driving force behind women's presence in fintech, fostering collaboration and growth. With an

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00:11:08

Fasten your seat belt. It won’t happen - Season 4...

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2023/12/17

Liudas Kanapienis is a dynamic force in the vibrant Lithuanian Fintech world! As a seasoned serial entrepreneur, he spearheaded the groundbreaking evolution of Lithuania's inaugural Fintech venture, Paysera Ltd, transforming it into a thriving fintech powerhouse. With 15 years of experience in the field, Liudas has steered numerous financial enterprises to success. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Ondato, a venture dedicated to revolutionizing compliance in the financial sector. With a

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00:11:37

Ego’s Retreat : Balancing Personal Pride and Company...

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2023/12/17

Recognised as the NFT OG, and a pioneer in the fields of Blockchain, Crypto Currencies and Augmented Reality, Morten Rongaard's reputation is forged in the fiery realms of FinTech innovation. He has earned a seat as board member of the Nordic Blockchain Association. Morten has the rare skill of being able to combine creative thinking with financial finesse, and he is the mastermind behind Reality+, the hugely successful sustainability platform. What sets this Danish Viking apart is his knowledge

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00:08:09

Pioneering inclusive fintech: How we succeeded in...

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2023/12/17

Charlotte Roenje is a passionate economist who in 2019 founded Jamii.one — a tech company dedicated to advancing financial health and alleviating poverty. Her profound expertise remains instrumental in shaping the landscape of financial health and fintech, illuminating the path towards a more equitable and prosperous future for all. Charlotte's unwavering commitment to combat poverty through the transformative force of financial inclusion is truly commendable!

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00:12:05

Trust makes start-up teams move mountains - Season 4...

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2023/12/17

Thuc Hoang is the ingenious mind behind Firi, and he has redefined the cryptocurrency landscape in the Nordics. In 2017, driven by a local market need, Thuc partnered with his co-founder and a brilliant ensemble of tech geniuses to establish Firi, a beacon of excellence in the crypto realm. The team passionately dedicated their free hours from 2018 to 2021 to sculpt Firi into what's now one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the Nordics. As the Founder of Firi, his

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00:01:21

Welcome to Season 3 - The Africa Chapter (Jun 2023)

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2023/12/17

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00:10:18

Flipping the paradigm: Bringing best-in-class...

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2023/12/17

Tori Samples is a Senior Product Manager at the Stellar Development Foundation, where she focuses on humanitarian use cases and bulk disbursements. Prior to joining SDF, Tori was Co-Founder and CTO of Leaf Global Fintech, a blockchain-based digital wallet that provides cross-border financial services on both smartphones and non-smartphones. Tori built Leaf's system from the ground up in Rwanda. Initially designed for refugees and cross-border traders, Leaf operates across East Africa and was

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00:10:30

It is time to move on from financial inclusion -...

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2023/12/17

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is an investor and entrepreneur in the public interest. He is passionate about partnering with mission driven innovators and investors building an African future where prosperity and purpose is within everyone’s reach. He is currently the CEO and General Partner of The Funds for Africa’s Future an early-stage venture capital firm with a portfolio of over 100 companies collectively worth over $6 billion dollars. Prior to founding the Fund, he was the founding CEO of Flutterwave, a

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00:09:47

Love, startups and sacrifice: How I failed 13 times...

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2023/12/17

Mike Endale, a seasoned founder and engineering visionary with over two decades of experience, is dedicated to crafting products that make a genuine difference. As the co-founder and CEO of Moxit, he spearheaded the creation of a groundbreaking technology designed for the U.S. childcare industry. Moxit was later acquired by a venture-backed startup supported by prominent names such as a16z and Goldman Sachs in the heart of Silicon Valley. In his current role as Principal at BLEN Corp, Mike leads a

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00:08:00

The art of giving back - Season 3 (Africa Jun 2023)

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2023/12/17

Assel Zhanassova was Vice Minister of Trade and Integration and was responsible for digitalisation of trade, development of payment systems and digital banking. Assel Zhanassova has more than 10 years of experience in implementation of local and international IT projects. She is one of the top 30 Women in FinTech Powerlist 2019 by Innovate Finance In 2010, she obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge under the Bolashak International Presidential

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00:08:33

The power of seeing others succeed: A lesson from a...

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2023/12/17

A student of Chinese philosophy who loves customer-centric and transformative technologies. Trained in management consulting and private equity in China and across Africa before starting his own business supporting the growth of informal retailers. Sandile Dlamini is now building his second business with a mission to ensure employees access their earned wages any time before payday. This will empower them to have the liquidity to cover expenses and emergencies and prevent them from predatory credit

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00:12:18

How I have re-learned patience while building a...

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2023/12/17

Parul is a co-founder and director of pinBox. She has extensive experience in conceptualizing and implementing innovative financial literacy models and strategies, as well as technology-led outreach platforms for micro-pension and micro-insurance inclusion in developing countries. Parul developed and implemented "gift-a-pension", the first P2P eCommerce platform globally for pension and insurance inclusion of home help (nanny, drivers, guards, cooks) and blue-collar workers in garment

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00:11:28

From diapers to deals: How motherhood became my...

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2023/12/17

Bente joined mTek in 2019 with the mission to break the 3% barrier of insurance penetration through digital transformation. Her innovation has revolutionized customer experience and eliminate the laborious insurance paperwork through an elaborate know your customer framework. She has been instrumental in the ongoing transformation of the insurance through transparent and integrated processes, resulting to over 200,000 Kenyans. Prior to founding mTek, Bente build her reputation as a talented project

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