This episode explores the early years of Wirecard from its founding in 1999 to its initial public offering in 2005. It delves into the origins of the company by German entrepreneurs Detlev Hoppenrath and Peter Harold and introduces key figures like young tech director Jan Maric and entrepreneur Paul Bauer. This marks the beginning of Wirecard's rise from a startup to a major financial entity.

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