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🚀 Who’s Leading the Transformation of Startups into Global Giants?

The fintech revolution isn’t just about technology—it’s about the visionaries who turn ideas into industry-leading companies. These entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses; they’re redefining how the world interacts with finance.

🌍 Meet the leaders shaping the future:

🔹 John & Patrick Collison - Stripe
The Irish brothers behind Stripe, a payment platform processing $1 trillion+ annually, powering giants like Airbnb, Uber, and Amazon.

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🔹 Kristo Käärmann & Taavet Hinrikus - Wise
The Estonian duo that disrupted international transfers with Wise, saving customers billions in fees and setting a new standard for transparency.

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🔹 Volodymyr Nosov - WhiteBIT
The founder of WhiteBIT, Europe’s largest crypto exchange, serving 8M+ users and handling $2.7 trillion in trading volume.

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🔹 Sebastian Siemiątkowski - Klarna
The mind behind Klarna, which made Buy Now, Pay Later a global phenomenon, partnering with brands like IKEA & H&M and serving 85M customers.

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And that’s just the start! 🚀 Leaders like Nikolay Storonsky & Vlad Yatsenko (Revolut) and Kay EndeM continue to push boundaries in fintech, transforming startups into global giants.

Want to know more? Read the full list here

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