Episode Description

Sergiu Negut is the co-founder of FintechOS, a globally focused technology provider for banks, insurers and financial institutions born out of Bucharest, Romania. With roots in consulting, Sergiu became an angel investor and then a co-founder, helping FintechOS emerge as a leading fintech player in Europe. They've recently raised $60m in April from several prominent funds in Europe, including Draper, Earlybird, OTB Ventures, GapMinder, and Launchub. Their clients include leading banks, financial institutions & insurance companies like Raiffeisen, Societe Generale, Erste and Orange.

In this episode, we sit down with Sergiu Negut to uncover the story behind FintechOS, a company transforming the way financial services are delivered. Sergiu shares insights into building a platform that empowers financial institutions to innovate faster, adapt to changing markets, and better serve their customers.

We discuss the challenges of driving digital transformation in the financial sector, the importance of customer-centric solutions, and the journey of scaling a tech company in a competitive global market. Whether you’re interested in fintech, entrepreneurship, or the future of financial services, this episode offers a fascinating look at what it takes to drive change in a dynamic industry.

What’s in this episode?

1) How Sergiu moved from consulting to angel investing to being a founder

2) FintechOS's roots & the story of the switch from Softelligence

3) The path from software services to democratizing customer-centric banking & insurance applications

4) Expanding to the US & managing a large & growing organization during Covid

5) Being an Eastern European entrepreneur & how the landscape is changing now

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