When Shift Happens Podcast

E26: Ex-Kraken MD: Secrets to Building Fintech Giants


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Jakub is the "common success denominator" behind the 33Bn Revolut Fintech Unicorn, the 12Bn Crypto Exchange Kraken and the 1Bn E-com giant Lazada.  He is not only one of the top influencers in the Fintech space, but also one of the best operators in the startup scene in Europe and Asia. 

In this exciting episode, Jakub shares his journey from launching Lazada's Singapore business to heading growth at Revolut APAC to more recently leading Kraken in Asia as Managing Director.

We discuss the future of money, the role of blockchain for the next decade, the importance of continuous learning, as well as how luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. We also discuss biohacking techniques to optimize decision making when operating under huge pressure and stress.

Key Topics

Key turning points
Decision making process
How to hire in an early stage company
Advice for 17 to 18 years old student
Advice for founders
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity
Key learnings
Why crypto?
Next big trend ?
Biohacking to optimize decisions making
Quitting alcohol for a better productivity

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