In this special In Check with Fintech episode recorded live at Money20/20 Europe, we sit down with Sabrina Flunkert, CEO at Ratepay, one of the sharpest minds in European payments.

After starting as CFO and stepping into the CEO role, Sabrina has helped Ratepay solidify its position as a white-label BNPL leader. While others chase scale through branding and consumer-facing apps, Ratepay stays laser-focused on merchant value, seamless integration, and responsible credit.

In this episode, Sabrina shares what it really takes to build a sustainable fintech that goes the distance.

We cover:

🔍 What most BNPL players get wrong about scale and profitability 🧩 Why white-label solutions create more value than branded ones 🧠 How to lead high-performing teams without micromanaging 📉 How consumer behaviour, default rates, and economic shifts are impacting BNPL ⚖️ Why being regulated matters more than ever for building trust 📊 How Ratepay uses risk scoring as a true competitive advantage 🚀 Why saying no to the wrong partnerships protects long-term growth 🧭 How Sabrina created a culture of ownership, trust, and strategic focus

Whether you’re building a fintech product, leading a team, or staying ahead of payments trends, this episode delivers clear, thoughtful insight without the noise.

Listen in for a candid take on leadership, regulation, and the future of BNPL 🎧

Key topics covered: 💸 The $180B blindspot – Why most chargeback losses are preventable, and how merchants are leaving money on the table

🤖 Fighting fraud with dynamic arguments – How Justt tailors evidence responses at scale using automation

📉 Why 90% of chargebacks are mishandled – The operational gap most merchants haven’t solved

🧠 From true fraud to first-party misuse – What makes friendly fraud harder to detect, and why it’s growing fast

⚙️ Scaling without the headcount – How merchants are replacing 15-person chargeback teams with API-based recovery

📊 Regulation, risk, and recovery – How Visa and Mastercard’s changing rules are reshaping chargeback strategy

Roenen shares practical insights from his time at Simplex and Justt, along with lessons in co-founding, team building, and product innovation. Whether you’re a fintech operator, risk leader, or scaling merchant, this episode is a deep dive into the hidden costs and massive upside of getting chargebacks right.

Tune in now to learn how leading fintechs are reclaiming revenue and staying compliant in a changing fraud landscape. 🎧

In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Thomas Vles, Founder of GoDutch, to unpack the emotional and strategic reality of startup life — from raising funding to walking away from a near-exit.

Key topics covered: 🧗 Startup Setbacks & Survival – Why Thomas compares founding a company to climbing a mountain, and what it takes to keep going when the summit keeps moving 💸 Funding Without VC – How GoDutch raised €500K+ from users, and why traditional VC wasn’t the right fit 📉 When the Deal Falls Through – The hard lesson Thomas learned after celebrating too early 🔁 Building Again After Burnout – How previous exits, near-failures, and becoming a parent changed his leadership style 🔍 Founder Vulnerability & Truth-Telling – Why we need more honesty in startup storytelling and what it unlocks for teams and investors

Thomas brings candid reflections from his journey building Poopy Cat, We Do I Do, and now GoDutch, including how he rebuilt after nearly losing everything. Whether you're a founder, operator, or investor, this episode is a reminder that growth is never a straight line and sometimes, the hardest climbs build the best entrepreneurs.

Tune in now for real stories from the frontlines of fintech. 🎧

Key topics covered: 📈 Lessons from Hypergrowth – What it really takes to scale from startup to global fintech player 🔍 Building vs. Burning Out – How to grow fast without breaking your team (or yourself) 🏦 Fintech’s New Frontier: Escrow and Stablecoins – Why cross-border payments are ripe for disruption 👥 Hiring Right, Scaling Smart – How the right early hires determine everything at scale ⚡ Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough – The overlooked factors that separate long-term winners from flameouts 🌍 Global Expansion Playbook – Why founders must be hands-on when opening new markets

Jordan shares behind-the-scenes insights from building Volt, lessons learned from opening new markets like Australia, and why resilience, honesty, and smart risk-taking are non-negotiables for fintech founders.

Whether you’re scaling a fintech, launching a startup, or investing in the next wave of innovation, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways on how to build smarter and go further.

Tune in now and get the playbook for scaling beyond survival. 🎧

In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Emma Hagan, CEO at ClearBank, joins Rogier for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond her impressive career. From leading innovation in embedded banking and digital assets to advocating for inclusion in fintech, Emma shares the experiences, challenges, and decisions that shaped her path, and how she’s helping shape the industry.

With over 20 years in commercial and corporate banking, Emma reflects on everything from early-career uncertainty to her current role driving ClearBank’s UK and European expansion. She also addresses the weight of being a visible woman in leadership, the importance of authentic mentorship, and why DEI must be treated as a core value and not a temporary initiative.

Whether you're leading a team, navigating your next step, or pushing for greater representation in fintech, this episode offers real insight into growth, resilience, and leadership that sticks.

Tune in to hear: 💼 How Emma built her career without a set roadmap and why that mattered 🧠 The mental shifts required to move from expert to executive 🏦 Why ClearBank is doubling down on embedded banking and digital assets 🌍 What Emma sees as the most overlooked opportunities in fintech today 🤝 Her take on mentorship, representation, and making DEI sustainable

This episode is for anyone looking to grow in their career, challenge limiting beliefs, or lead with purpose in fintech.

Tune in now to learn how fintech’s fastest movers stay ahead of the curve. 🎧

Key topics covered: 🤖 The AI Advantage in Fintech – How artificial intelligence is transforming fraud detection, customer service, and IT automation   🔐 Fintech’s Biggest Risk? Security & Compliance – Why fintech leaders must shift their mindset from prevention to fast response and containment   🏗️ Modular IT & Scalability – How fintechs can avoid legacy tech traps and build infrastructure that supports rapid global expansion ⚖️ Agility Without Chaos – Lessons from Revolut’s high-velocity development cycle and how fintechs can ship fast without breaking everything   🏦 What Traditional Banks Can (and Can’t) Learn From Fintechs – Why speed isn’t the only differentiator, and what legacy institutions get wrong about innovation

📈 Leadership in high-growth fintechs – the mindset shift needed to scale without micromanaging

Felipe shares first-hand insights from leading IT at Revolut Bank, navigating complex regulatory environments, and making the right tech choices to future-proof fintech operations. Whether you’re a fintech executive, product leader, or IT strategist, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways on how to scale smarter, innovate faster, and stay secure in an industry that never slows down.

Tune in now to learn how fintech’s fastest movers stay ahead of the curve. 🎧

In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Clement Jozwiak, Chief Product Officer at Worldline, joins Rogier, our host and CEO at PCN, to discuss whether new payment schemes are solving real problems or just adding complexity to an already crowded payments landscape.

With years of experience in issuing, acquiring, open banking, and digital banking, Clement shares his insights on the challenges of driving payment innovation in a market that’s already saturated with options.

• Do we need both the Digital Euro and Wero, or is Europe overcomplicating payments?
• Why consumer behavior is the biggest hurdle for new payment methods.
• The regulatory landscape and what financial institutions need to consider.
• How AI, open banking, and new payment rails are shaping the future.
• Why businesses hesitate to adopt new payment systems and what would change that.

As regulators, banks, and fintechs push for new ways to pay, the biggest question remains: will people actually use them?

Listen now to get the full breakdown of what’s really happening in European payments!

Discover how Lemon.markets is disrupting the investment landscape, the challenges Max faced in scaling a FinTech at such a young age, and the insights he’s gained as a leader committed to empowering his team and partners. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a FinTech enthusiast, or someone interested in innovation in the financial sector, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and transforming industries.

Key topics:

• The founding story of Lemon.markets
• Max Linden’s leadership philosophy as a "Chief Enablement Officer"
• The challenges and opportunities in democratizing capital markets
• Insights into obtaining BaFin licenses and launching with major partners

Tune in to learn how youth, innovation, and determination are reshaping FinTech!

In this episode of In Check with Fintech, PCN CEO and podcast host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Bahadir Yilmaz, Chief Analytics Officer at ING, to explore the transformative power of AI in financial services. Together, they explore the transformative potential of AI in financial services and its impact on banking, payments, and customer experiences.

Key topics include:

• Practical applications of AI in banking and how ING is leading innovation.
• Challenges of AI governance, regulation, and compliance in fintech.
• Generative AI in financial services: balancing innovation with risk management.
• Predictions for the future of AI and its role in reshaping financial services.

Whether you're a fintech professional, banking executive, or someone curious about the future of finance, this episode delivers actionable insights and in-depth perspectives.

Tune in to the full episode now 🎧  on your favorite podcast platform for insights into AI, banking, and fintech innovation.

Keywords: AI in banking, fintech trends 2025, generative AI in finance, ING AI strategy, fintech innovation, banking technology, AI governance, financial services, fintech podcast, In Check with Fintech

In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort is joined by Shanone Kurca-Lopes, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN, and Calum Peacock, Director of PCN Projects, to explore the key trends shaping the year ahead.

They dive into:

•  How AI in fintech recruitment is revolutionizing the hiring process.
• The challenges of finding talent for specialized roles in payments and compliance.
• How fintech companies can adapt to evolving candidate expectations.
• Why flexible work models are becoming a game-changer in the industry.

Whether you're a fintech founder, recruiter, or professional looking to stay ahead, this episode offers actionable insights and predictions to help you navigate the fast-paced world of fintech hiring in 2025.

Keywords: fintech hiring trends, AI in recruitment, fintech recruitment 2025, payments talent, compliance hiring, fintech job market, flexible work models, fintech recruitment insights, candidate expectations, hiring strategies.

In this reflective episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier sits down with two of PCN’s top recruiters, Nathan Southerton & Kevin Daul, to break down the key challenges, trends, and lessons from 2024’s fintech and fintech hiring landscapes.

This year brought a perfect storm: slower hiring processes, skills gaps, layoffs, and shifting talent demands, leaving recruiters and founders asking, “How do we find the right people to drive our businesses forward?”

In this episode, we cover:

- Major industry shifts: The rise of embedded finance, AI advancements, and regulatory changes.

- Hiring realities in 2024: Layoffs, leadership gaps, and the growing demand for niche skills.

- How freelance talent bridged gaps and changed the hiring landscape.

- What fintech companies and candidates can do to succeed in 2025.

Whether you’re interested in fintech innovation, recruitment strategies, or building a career in this dynamic space, this episode offers insights you can’t afford to miss.

Keywords: fintech recruitment, embedded finance, AI in fintech, regulatory challenges, fintech trends, hiring strategies, freelance talent, leadership roles, compliance skills.

In this episode, Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode, unpacks his ambitious vision for 'payment roaming,' a system designed to eliminate barriers in the fragmented European payments landscape. By leveraging partnerships and existing infrastructure, Bluecode aims to simplify payments across borders and redefine how we transact globally.

You can also watch the episode on YouTube!

PCN CEO and podcast host, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, and Christian explore:

• The obstacles preventing seamless cross-border payments.
• How Bluecode is making interoperability a reality through strategic partnerships.
• The role of existing infrastructure in scaling innovation efficiently.
• The implications of Bluecode’s latest partnership for Europe and beyond.
• What the future of payments could look like with global interoperability.

This episode takes a closer look at the challenges, innovations, and solutions shaping the future of payments. If you’re curious about how Europe can reclaim its position as a leader in financial technology, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Keywords: Cross-border payments, payment interoperability, fintech innovation, European fintech, global transactions, Bluecode technology, future of payments, payment roaming, seamless payments, fintech leadership, digital finance solutions.

PCN CEO and podcast host, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, and Christian Pirkner dive into:

• Why the systems we trust might be holding us back.
• How Bluecode is simplifying rewards and creating a frictionless checkout experience.
• The silent trade-off you’re making with your money and why it matters.
• How Bluecode plans to reclaim Europe’s place in the global payment game.
• What’s next for seamless, secure, and smarter transactions.

This episode tackles big questions about consumer habits, digital innovation, and the future of payments in Europe. If you’ve ever wondered whether payment systems could work better for you, tune in and discover how Bluecode is paving the way.

Keywords: Digital payments, payment systems, loyalty programs, data privacy, fintech innovation, European fintech, consumer behavior, seamless payments, Bluecode technology, future of payments, Bluecode’s technology, competitive payment system

In conversation with our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, Jan-Willem discusses his journey in the payments industry, Mastercard’s focus on data security, and the company’s role in supporting fintech growth. They also touch on the evolving landscape of financial inclusion and how Mastercard is navigating the balance between customer privacy and technological advancement.

We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation!

Our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, sits down with Jos to explore his journey in the payments industry, Visa's approach to innovation, and the impact of AI on payments. They also discuss how Visa addresses customer consent and data privacy in today's regulatory environment, along with key trends shaping the future of payments.

This season, we also have a video uploads of our episodes on YouTube!

Enjoy the conversation!

In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of speaking with Stefano Vaccino, who shares his unique journey from academia to entrepreneurship, discussing the inspiration and pivotal moments that led him to start his own business.

The conversation dives into the challenges and rewards of being a solo founder, the initial struggles and breakthroughs in the early days of Yapily, balancing entrepreneurial ambitions with family life, the crucial role of family support in his journey, and much more.

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To mark this milestone, we’ve turned the tables this week by placing our host and PCN CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, in the guest seat with Ivan McConville stepping in as the host!

From early inspirations and industry challenges to balancing family life and leadership, this episode dives deep into Rogier’s journey so far. 

Throughout the conversation, we explore the origins of the podcast which started as a way to give back to the Fintech community, and how it has evolved within the past years to feature the personal stories of founders and executives. 

Tune in for some interesting personal anecdotes, insights and an overall candid conversation you don’t want to miss!

In this special episode of In Check with Fintech recorded live at FIBE 2024 in Berlin, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Malte Rau, Co-Founder and CEO at Pliant.

Throughout the conversation, they discuss Pliant’s recent funding of over €50 million and Malte’s biggest learnings along the way. From the value of hands-on experience versus formal education to fundraising challenges and strategic growth decisions, tune in to discover the insights, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Malte’s entrepreneurial journey.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of joining Brian Lawlor, Group Chief Commercial Officer at B4B Payments, at their picturesque London office for an exciting episode of In Check with Fintech!

Throughout the conversation, they discuss the evolution of the Fintech market, the different applications of Banking as a Service and the opportunities within the space. From regulatory challenges to scalability solutions, Brian shares invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of the industry and gives a glimpse into the exciting possibilities ahead.

Enjoy listening!

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Alexander Zwart, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at Rabobank on a live episode of In Check with Fintech recorded at the bank’s headquarters in Utrecht.

Throughout the episode, Alexander shares his career journey from selling soft drinks to leading innovation technology at one of the biggest banks in the Netherlands. He also speaks about the strategic focus areas at Rabobank, their approach to adopting GenAI, the importance of the team's psychological safety, and more.

From navigating regulatory landscapes to harnessing the power of data analytics, tune in to discover the key strategies driving innovation in the financial sector.

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Edwin van Bommel, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at ABN AMRO on In Check with Fintech.

During the conversation, they discuss the transformative potential of GenAI in various sectors, touching on its impact on the job market and exploring real-world applications of AI, from enhancing customer service to revolutionizing internal processes. Edwin also dives into the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding the development and implementation of AI technologies.

Tune in to discover how institutions like ABN AMRO are leveraging AI to foster innovation and address various challenges in the industry.

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure to be joined by Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO, a London-based Fintech. 

The episode reflects on diversity, inclusion, and the evolution of societal attitudes. During the conversation, Motie gets candid about his personal journey as an openly gay CEO in the Fintech industry. He also talks about his career evolution, shares some key advice for a successful career and much more.

Enjoy listening!

In our latest episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Katie Palencsar, Partner at Anthemis and Managing Director at the company's Female Innovators Lab Fund.

Tune in as we uncover the inspiring story of resilience, passion, and determination that led Katie from humble beginnings in rural Pennsylvania to becoming one of the most influential voices in the industry. 

Enjoy listening!

Welcome to the latest episode of In Check with Fintech, where our Tech Recruitment Consultant, Bogdan Wyneken, is joined by Thomas Müller, Co-Founder & CEO at Rivero.

During the conversation, Thomas shares his expertise and experiences at the forefront of disrupting traditional banking models. He also gives a glimpse of Rivero’s revolutionary approach to digital fraud recovery and dispute management.

From navigating regulatory landscapes to fostering innovative solutions, this episode explores the delicate balance between pushing boundaries and maintaining compliance. 

Tune in for key insights into the future of banking and strategies that drive successful fintech ventures.

In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Glenn Mac Donald, CEO at ZignSec - a single gateway partner solving the fragmented global world of regulatory compliance.

During the discussion, Glenn dives into the significance of KYC and KYB orchestration, shedding light on the interplay between payments and KYC. The conversation also explores the role of compliance in businesses, the integration of AI and automation in the orchestration process, and much more.

Enjoy listening!

This week, our Tech Recruitment Consultant Bogdan Wyneken had the pleasure of hosting Federico Cristoforoni, Co-Founder and CEO at Net Zero Insights on Work it Out.

During the episode, Federico unveils a personal narrative brimming with transformation, resilience, and a quest for innovation. Dive into his journey through life-altering Erasmus adventures, career-defining internships, and the inception of Net Zero Insights—a groundbreaking platform focused on climate solutions. Join us as Federico shares the trials, victories, and the pivotal role of data in addressing the climate crisis.

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In a candid discussion, Sarah Clark and our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, dive into the whirlwind evolution of Fintech. They explore the shift from growth-centric strategies to prioritizing sustainable unit economics, regulatory complexities, and the key role of diversity in the industry.

Meanwhile, our Chief Growth Officer, David Berks, engages in an insightful conversation with Emily Tate, discussing the intersection of Fintech and product management. Together, they also talk about leveraging AI, fostering collaboration, and community building.

Tune in for an eye-opening session, offering a front-row seat to the innovation and growth shaping the future of Fintech and product development.

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Petr Kozyakov, Co-Founder and CEO at Mercuryo, a crypto-powered toolbox for payment innovations accessible through single API integration.

During their conversation, they explore crypto as a technology that helps reinvent the ways to make payments easy. Petr also discusses the global adoption of crypto, looking at its impact on economies facing currency instability and its potential as a mainstream means of payment.

Enjoy listening!

On this week’s special podcast episode recorded at Web Summit 2023, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Didier Lallemand.

Throughout the episode, they discuss Société Générale Ventures’ role as an investor, the quest for synergy between startups and established corporations, the evolving trends that are reshaping the future of finance, and much more.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, sits down with Magali Van Bulck, Head of EMEA Policy & Campaigns at Wise and a Board Member at PayBelgium.

Their chat explores Magali’s fascinating career journey, the challenges in cross-border payments, the lack of transparency in the industry, the global efforts towards fairer financial practices and much more.

For more on Wise’s research about Cross-Border Payments Regulation, check out their findings at https://wise.com/community/cbpr2-enforcement.

Enjoy listening!

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Piotr Pisarz, Founder and CEO at Uncapped, a business-friendly working capital provider to growing brands and retailers.

Uncapped is a leading provider of working capital lines of up to €10m allowing growing brands and retailers to fund marketing, inventory and all other growth needs. The Fintech provides simple, transparent and accessible funding with no hidden charges, securities or personal guarantees.

During the episode, we dive into Piotr’s journey, discussing the art of decision-making in the face of uncertainty, the importance of resilience amidst challenges, the pivotal role of innovation in staying ahead in today's competitive landscape and more.

Enjoy listening!

In this special episode of In Check with Fintech, recorded at Money20/20 USA, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Pamela Novoa Ralli, Senior VP at Prove, and Frank Young, Fintech Executive, Investor and Advisor.

As they reflected on the challenges and transformations of the past 12 months, they also offered invaluable insights into how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the financial technology industry. From prioritising and cost-efficiency to adaptability and the role of innovation, our guests shared their wisdom and strategies for thriving amid uncertainty in the Fintech world.

This week, our tech recruitment expert Bogdan Wyneken had the pleasure of hosting Alex Fedorov, Head of Engineering at RIDE Capital.

During the episode, they touched upon leadership, increasing productivity, product development and more. They also spoke about Alex’s insightful book '10x Software Engineering Delivery’, which helps tech leads, CTOs, and software engineers revolutionise their software delivery processes.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of hosting  Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO at BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform that simplifies payments, while helping customers reduce costs and increase sales. 

Throughout the conversation, they covered various topics, including the crucial role of adaptability in a rapidly changing industry, the evolution of the Fintech space over the past decade, as well as the connection between embedded payments and payment orchestration.

Join us as we unravel the insights shared by Ralph, delving into the highs and lows of his career, what keeps him up at night, and how BlueSnap has been at the forefront of shaping the payment landscape.

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In our latest episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosts Ran Goldi, SVP of Payments at Fireblocks, to discuss the potential of cryptocurrencies in emerging economies, the impact of stablecoins, CBDCs, the intricate balance of regulation and innovation and more.

Join us as we explore Ran’s fascinating journey from a young geek to the forefront of blockchain and finance, all while discussing the critical role Fireblocks plays in securing digital assets. 

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Claudio Wilhelmer, Fintech founder and advisor, as well as CCO at Dock Financial.

In this episode, Claudio shares some invaluable insights he's gained throughout his fintech career. He offers a deep dive into his entrepreneurial journey and discusses Paydora’s recent acquisition by Dock Financial. The conversation also explores the future of Baking as a Service, what’s next for Dock Financial and much more.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of sitting down with Marianne Bregenzer, Country General Manager at Nexi Switzerland, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry.

During the episode, they focus on the challenges faced and the pivotal role of leadership. They also explore how Nexi is embracing diversity as an organisation, why the conversation should extend beyond checkboxes and quotas, and more.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation, actionable insights, and a glimpse into the future where diversity truly thrives.

Enjoy listening!

From the intricacies of product development to the art of pivoting and leading a dynamic team, get ready to uncover the secrets to startup success. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply curious about startups and building products, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and invaluable insights.

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To address this significant problem and explore how companies can attract and retain a diverse workforce, PCN CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sat down with three powerful female Fintech leaders - Layla Qassim, SVP of Operations at lemon.markets; Delia D. König, CPO at Solaris SE; & Alex Gessner, COO at ACI Diversity Consulting.

In the final episode of the three-part In Check with Diversity in Fintech series, they continue exploring strategies for fostering and retaining a diverse workforce within Fintechs. Furthermore, they examine the significance of cultivating an inclusive company culture, ensuring equity in holiday policies, effectively implementing diversity metrics and much more.

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We’re delighted to share the second episode of our three-part In Check with Diversity in Fintech series, where our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosts three powerful female Fintech leaders - Layla Qassim, SVP of Operations at lemon.markets; Delia König, CPO at Solarisbank; & Alex Gessner, COO at ACI Diversity Consulting.

In this episode, they highlight the opportunities associated with promoting diversity and inclusion in the Fintech space, offering practical insights and actionable steps for organizations to create more equitable and inclusive workplaces.

Resources from the episode:

💻 Software for gender decoding job descriptions: https://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/

📘 Mentioned book recommendation: Invisible Women: The Sunday Times number one bestseller exposing the gender bias women face every day - https://amzn.eu/d/fsQD4f2

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We’re excited to be launching the first episode of our three-part In Check with Diversity in Fintech series, where our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting three powerful female leaders from the Fintech space - Layla Qassim, SVP of Operations at lemon.markets; Delia König, CPO at Solarisbank; & Alex Gessner, COO at ACI Diversity Consulting.

During the episode, they also tackle the notion of making job descriptions more gender-neutral, which they showcase in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNd0PQyXIeE

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the far-reaching effects of unconscious bias on crucial aspects like hiring, promotions, and gender imbalances. 

In today's episode, our CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Anupam Majumdar, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners, and Rom Mascetti, Senior Manager at Flagship Advisory Partners. Together, they discussed the latest developments and opportunities within the B2B payments space.

Delving deeper, they also explored the Fintech adoption trends in Europe and the US, the breakthroughs in real-time payment systems, the key themes within B2B payments in USA and Europe, and the potential M&A activity within the B2B payments space.

Enjoy listening!

In this episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure to sit down with Kim Verkooij, Co-Founder and CEO at Solvimon, a next-generation billing platform designed to help fast-growing businesses manage their billing and pricing operations flawlessly.

During their conversation, Kim touched on topics like the challenges of implementing flexible billing, the advantages of transparent reporting, and the exciting potential of future-proof pricing strategies. 

Tune in to unravel the complexities and creative solutions discussed throughout this episode, explore Kim’s perspective on making billing an attractive market and discover how Solvimon is pioneering innovative solutions in this dynamic landscape. 

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During the interview, Djamel spoke about his journey as a founder and discussed the opportunities within the carbon credit market. He also shared some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, touched upon the potential growth of the ReFi space and much more.

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Don't miss the latest episode of Work it Out with Sead Ahmetovic, Co-Founder of WeAreDevelopers, where he dives into these key topics and shares more valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the tech industry. 

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This time, our Recruitment consultant Bogdan Wyneken had the honour of hosting Andrius Bičeika, Deputy CEO & Partner at Revolut, the world's first financial super app.

During their conversation, Andrius talked about his journey at Revolut and delved into some of the key factors that drive the neobank's growth in the competitive fintech industry. He also shared some great advice for entrepreneurs and offered invaluable insights on navigating the world of startups.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Nir Levy,  CTO and Co-Founder at Kipp.

During the conversation, Nir focused on the e-commerce market and spoke about the notion of connecting between issuer banks and merchants. He also discussed false transaction decline rates, customer satisfaction, reducing operational costs for issuer banks and more.

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On this special episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the honour to be joined by Leda Glyptis, Chief Client Officer at 10x Banking, and Non-Executive Director at Flagstone.

During their conversation, Leda shared some interesting insights about outdated organisational habits, the lack of diversity within Fintechs, as well as innovation and digital transformation in the financial services sector.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of speaking with Raphael Steil, Co-Founder at getquin.

Throughout the episode, Raphael told the story of how he and his co-founder had built getquin and delved into the changes that their roles as entrepreneurs had gone through over time. He also shared his thoughts on giving financial advice, spoke about getquin’s journey from being a part of an accelerator to receiving their series A funding, and more!

🎧 Enjoy listening!

The conversation stretched from keeping a healthy work-life balance to the Green Future Conference coming up soon in Croatia, Infobip’s initiatives in Africa and more! Marijan also shared the story of his career journey from starting as an archeologist to working in tech and founding one of the biggest tech conferences in Southeast Europe.

To become one of the lucky four and win two tickets to the Green Future Conference:

✅ Like our LinkedIn post

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✅ Comment on our LinkedIn post, tagging someone you’d like to go to the event with

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, was delighted to speak with Justin Passalaqua, Country Director of Worldline North America.

Throughout the episode, they focused on the ISV market. Justin shared some fantastic insights about the role of ISVs in the payments space. He also touched upon embedded finance, talked about how Worldline is humanizing payments, and more!

🎧 Enjoy listening!

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of speaking with Henrik Gebbing, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Finoa.

Throughout the episode, Henrik talked about his experience building Finoa from the ground up with the mission of becoming the gateway for institutional investors to safely engage with Web 3. He also discussed the banking crisis and the second crypto winter, sharing how they have adjusted their strategy accordingly and what they have learned from the situation.

🎧 Enjoy listening!

This week, our Head of DACH, Morten Laufer, had the pleasure of speaking with Bandan Jot Singh, BNPL Business Unit Lead at Riverty.

Throughout the interview, Bandan talked about his humble beginnings and journey through product management. He also spoke about his experience starting a blog on Substack, shared some advice for content creators and more!

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This week, our Recruitment Consultant Jacqueline Mühlhausen had the honor of speaking with Alex Gessner, VP of Onboarding & Integration at Solarisbank.

Throughout the episode, Alex shared her thoughts on what Fintechs can learn from corporate and vice versa. She also talked about her journey as a woman within the Fintech industry, explained what the future looks like for diversity within Fintechs, and more!

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Faecks, CEO and Co-Founder at Alloy.

Throughout the episode, Paul talked about DeFi and digital assets as an asset class. Our guest also shared his thoughts on the future of DeFi and broke down Kraken's settlement with the SEC for their Staking as a Service. 

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In this episode, our CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the honor of speaking with Pierre-Antoine Vacheron, Payments CEO at BPCE, the 2nd largest banking group in France.

Throughout the episode, Pierre-Antoine discussed working with traditional banks VS payment providers and the formula of BPCE’s success. He also shared his thoughts on the BaaS market and more! Enjoy listening!

Throughout the episode, Paul talked about how he had founded re:cap, explained the problem they aimed to solve by establishing the company, discussed non-dilutive funding, and shared various other interesting insights.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Meidad Sharon, Founder & CEO at ChargeAfter, an award-winning retail finance SaaS network platform. 

Throughout the episode, Meidad shared how he had founded ChargeAfter, explaining the importance of providing merchants with a multi-lender platform. During their chat, Meidad and Rogier also discussed the developments and opportunities within the BNPL and Point-of-Sale financing markets, the regulations that are needed, and more.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the honor of hosting Peter Grosskopf.

Peter is Co-Founder and CTO at Ultimate (by Unstoppable Finance), a Berlin-based company with the mission to empower people around the world to access, interact with and unlock financial opportunities of the decentralized economy.

Throughout the episode, Peter spoke about his background and learnings as a serial entrepreneur, the state of the crypto market, the future of machines in AML and KYC, the Digital Finance Forum in Germany, the next steps for Ultimate by Unstoppable Finance and much more.

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This week, Morten Laufer, head of PCN DACH, hosts this podcast and interviews Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, CEO of PCN, along with James Sanders, managing director at PSR group, and David Berks, group development director at PSR group.

PCN and PSR group will interact and contribute to each other for a better business, aimed at setting a new recruitment standard in the industry. Tune in and find out more about the reasons behind this investment, the people behind it and their stories.

This week, Bogdan Wyneken, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting David Lais, Co-Founder & Managing Director at ecolytiq. David is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of ecolytiq, which leverages publicly available and payments data to enable sustainable banking. Throughout the episode, the pair delved into the importance of consumer awareness of their personal environmental impact, reducing those environmental footprints, how technology and financial data can help in the process, and much more.

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This week, Filip Perica, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting Sebastian Heine, Compliance Lead EMEA at Amber Group. Sebastian is an expert in compliance, financial crime and fraud prevention for digital assets, fintechs and the banking industry. Throughout the episode, the pair delved into the future of compliance in the blockchain, CBDCs, the situation in the crypto market and much more.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of hosting Kevin Levitt, Director of Global Business Development for Financial Services at NVIDIA. Throughout the episode, they discuss how banks can use the AI services provided by fintech companies to improve fraud detection accuracy, identity verification, recommendation systems and more.

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This week, Bogdan Wyneken, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting Eduardo Bustos, Head of Product Development & Technology at ClimateTrade. Throughout the episode, they discuss how climate tech can help companies offer their customers information about sustainability and eco-friendly services.

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Dive into the ins and outs of Risk Management with our 3-part video series in collaboration with Netcetera — the market leader in the DACH region for 3-D Secure authentication. 

In the third episode, our host and CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort speaks with Nitin Palande from Netcetera - Software matters and Gautam Pande from Mastercard. Together, they delved into key payment trends they see coming up in the APAC region and the importance of authentication.   

Watch this episode to find out:

• Why authentication is important? What are the benefits?

• How does a merchant/PSP optimise transaction success rates?

• What is Risk Based Authentication & how does it improve intelligence in payment messages? 

… and more. 

This week, our Recruitment Consultant, Filip Perica, had the pleasure of hosting Wieger ten Have, Head of Compliance at Bitvavo. Throughout the episode, they delved into the differences between compliance in traditional finance and crypto, the future of compliance, as well as Bitvavo's role as a trading platform.

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To find out that and more, check out our latest episode of In Check With Fintech!

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosted Ivan Maryasin, CEO & Co-Founder at Monite, an embedded finance startup which lets B2B neobanks, SaaS companies, and marketplaces become B2B super-apps.

Throughout the episode, Ivan delved into embedded finance and the services provided by Monite. He also talked about his experience, from working in marketing to becoming an entrepreneur, and revealed some of the mistakes entrepreneurs make when positioning a product. Enjoy listening!

The payments community is in for an exciting month full of interesting events and expos.

Get your free tickets for White Label World Expo Frankfurt here: https://bit.ly/3Oou2tZ

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort was joined by Michael Bilotta, Head of Digital Goods and Services at Worldline, which provides robust and scalable global payment solutions to the world’s most recognizable eCommerce brands. Throughout the episode, they delved into the current trends and opportunities in payments.

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Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Anupam Majumdar, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners, who joined our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort for a very interesting discussion about the developments within the fintech industry. Anupam shared his insights on the developments within the fintech space, PSPs, embedded finance, cross-border transactions and much more.

This is the second half of the two-part podcast series with Anupam, so if you haven’t heard the first part yet, make sure to check it out by visiting our website or Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean pages.

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This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Anupam Majumdar, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners, who joined our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort for a very interesting discussion about the developments within the fintech industry. Anupam shared his insights on the future of the industry, investments, embedded finance, cross-border payments and much more. This episode is the first half of the two-part podcast series, so stay tuned next week for the second part of this very insightful discussion.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosted Jimmy Fong, CCO at SEON. Together, they discussed the future of identity product offerings, product-led growth, risk management, digital footprints, the ongoing battle with online fraud, as well as the solutions SEON offers to increase the efficiency of companies.

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This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosted Rom Lakritz, Co-Founder & CEO at Anchor. Together, they delved into the need for the automation of billing processes and the payments challenges that small companies face nowadays. Throughout the episode, Rom also explained how Anchor is redefining B2B billing, collections, and payments.

Find out about that and much more on this week’s episode of In Check With Fintech.

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosted Hubert Rachwalski, CEO at Nethone. Together, they discussed the evolution of fraud attacks, and how companies can deal with the continuous development of fraudsters.

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On this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosted Anthony Oduwole, CTO, CPO & Co-Founder at Verto. Together, they discussed cross-border payments, emerging markets, the future of Verto, and more.

Enjoy listening!

Find out about that and much more on our latest episode of In Check With Fintech.

This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosted Yuval Ziv, President at Nuvei. Together, they delved into the ins and outs of the payments industry. Yuval also shared interesting insights regarding the trends within the payments landscape and the developments at Nuvei. Enjoy listening!

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In this week’s episode, we were happy to host Ernst van Niekerk, Founder & CEO at Payaut, who joined Rogier Rouppe van de Voort, CEO at PCN, for an interesting chat about multi-PSP setup, payment orchestration, building a company from scratch, as well as Payaut’s recent investment, and the company’s plans for the future. Enjoy listening!

Michael Santner, Head of PSP DACH by Nets, joins PCN Head of DACH Morten Laufer to discuss his move to Nets, the merging of Nets and Nexi, and the commercial teams at Nets. He also discusses the developments unfolding within the industry and shares his insights into how he sees the future of e-commerce.

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Nabil Naimy, CEO at NORBr, joins PCN CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort to discuss Nabil's career trajectory and building the NORBr team. He shares his insights after 20 years working in payments and how fintech evolved out of payment. He also discusses payment as a critical part of e-commerce strategy and future innovations in payments: payment means, payment experience, and payment infrastructure.

Felix Gerlach is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Passbase, a privacy focused identity infrastructure company. Launched in 2018, Passbase has since raised over $17 million in funding from Cowboy Ventures, Eniac & Lakestar with offices in Berlin and New York.

This week, PCN CEO Rogier sat down with Niels van Daatselaar, Co-founder & CEO of TreasurUp, to discuss how banks have struggled to keep up with online commercial banking and how TreasurUp's white label offerings to banks fills the gap. He also discusses TreasurUp's new Cash Visibility & Forecasting module. Niels started his career in M&A in Amsterdam and Hong Kong and then became the business manager of Global Sales and head of electronic distribution at Global Financial Markets where he built a new Foreign Exchange Platform alongside Marien, TreasurUp's CTO. He is currently the CEO of TreasurUp which won an innovation campaign at Rabobank in 2016. 

Reach out to jacqueline@teampcn.com to discuss Head of Product Development and/or Corporate Development Manager.

In this episode, Albert touches on his career path, innovative AI retail solutions to meet ever-changing consumer needs in a new social age of ecommerce. 

Reach out to jacqueline@teampcn.com to discuss Head of Product Development and/or Corporate Development Manager.

Have a thought leader in mind or want to share your insights? Fill in the PCN In Check with Fintech registration form. 

About Fourthline

Fourthline is a Dutch fintech that partners with some of the fastest-growing regulated enterprises in Europe, such as KPN, N26, Solarisbank and Trade republic, to solve their digital identity challenges. Its vision is to build a safer, more accessible global financial system. Founded in 2017, Fourthline authenticates and verifies the identities of thousands of new customers every day by performing hundreds of checks across countries- in seconds. Fourthline’s proprietary technology enables clients to be compliant with ease through best-in-class solutions such as continuous monitoring and e-signatures (QES).

Please contact Fourthline's recruiter Tom Vrenken: t.vrenken@fourthline.com for more information on our open positions. We'd love to meet you!

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In this week’s episode we will be talking to Benjamin Esser who is Co-CEO at Kontist and former CEO and Founder of Urbanara, a leading DTC brand in the Home & Living space. Besides that, he worked in executive positions at  Fanatics, Myfab, CVA and Bain & Company. At Kontist, Benjamin works closely with Founder and Co-CEO Christopher Plantener and is responsible for strategy, marketing, finance, and business development. We will discuss the tax tech market in Germany, how Kontist fits into that and what more is there to come especially when the German tax market is 8 times bigger than the banking market for SMEs.

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We sat down with Kevin Gosschalk, founder and CEO of Arkose Labs, to discuss the significant rise of credential stuffing attacks especially during COVID19. Although ransomware is generally the hottest topic in cybercrime, COVID19 has fueled the new trend in credential stuffing attacks which is taking a serious toll on businesses across the world. Credential stuffing attacks are predicted to overtake ransomware in 2022. Arkose Labs alone detected 285 million of such attacks in the first 6 months of the year and the FBI estimated an average cost of £4million each year. Arkose Labs is working hard to combat this problem with the industry's first $1m Credential Stuffing Warranty and an AI Fraud Prevention platform. 

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About Kevin Gosschalk

Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Kevin graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a degree in Interactive Entertainment. Prior to founding Arkose Labs he worked in biomedical research where he used machine vision technology for early detection of diabetes. He later developed technology that assisted adults with intellectual differences in social settings. His unique background has enabled him to take this disruptive approach that gamifies fraud prevention. Kevin has been named CEO of the year by Cyber Defense Magazine and is regarded as an expert in the fraud and risk management industry.

Reach out to PCN recruitment consultants imo@teampcn.com, gilles@teampcn.com, careers@teampcn.com, and/or jacqueline@teampcn.com to discuss best fit for jobs.

Drumroll for Layla Qassim, Solarisbank’s Head of Strategy and Shareholder Relations! Layla is a phenomenal leader and capital markets expert, developing Solarisbank’s long-term strategic vision. She joined Solarisbank in 2019 after working as an independent startup consultant for three years in London. And before that, she spent over six years in New York in financial analysis and research. Going further back, Layla graduated from UCL with a BA in Ancient History & Social Anthropology. Listen in, as Layla shares insights on the move from Wall Street to Berlin, and how she’s heading the European expansion of Solarisbank!

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Reach out to Imo Noordman (imo@teampcn.com) to apply to the Product Manager (Amsterdam).

Reach out to careers@teampcn.com to apply to the Graduate Sales Program.

This week is a super special week at PCN because we launched our Women in Tech Week in collaboration with our sister brand Digital Source. Guest host, Sophie Nicolai, sits down with data scientist and educator, Misra Turp, founder of So You Want to Be a Data Scientist. She started her career at IBM and moved to MyTomorrows. Since then, Misra has launched her educational platform to help people switch careers to data science. Listen in, as we dive into gender equality and representation in the tech/data space.

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