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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 51 MIN

A Conversation with bunq's CEO, Ali Niknam, and Chief Strategy Officer, Bianca Zwart

from Everything is Fintech · host Money20/20

Join hosts Zach Anderson Pettet and Micky Tesfaye as they sit down with Ali Niknam and Bianca Zwart, the Founder/CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of bunq, for an insightful conversation about building a revolutionary digital bank. Discover how bunq's unique merit-based culture and logical approach to problem-solving have created one of the most innovative fintech companies in Europe.This episode dives deep into bunq's unconventional hiring practices, including their famous "Get Shit Done Day," how they've built a company culture focused on results rather than appearances, and why they believe logic is the foundation of their success. Learn how Bianca rose from customer support to Chief Strategy Officer, why Ali has never experienced imposter syndrome, and how their complementary leadership styles drive the company forward.Whether you're interested in fintech innovation, building strong company cultures, or understanding what makes digital banking different, this candid conversation offers valuable insights into the minds behind one of the fastest-growing digital banks.bunq: https://www.bunq.com/en-us/Follow Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-niknam-50253913/Follow Bianca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-zwart/Follow Money20/20:YouTube: @Money2020TvLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

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Join hosts Zach Anderson Pettet and Micky Tesfaye as they sit down with Ali Niknam and Bianca Zwart, the Founder/CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of bunq, for an insightful conversation about building a revolutionary digital bank. Discover how bunq's unique merit-based culture and logical approach to problem-solving have created one of the most innovative fintech companies in Europe. This episode dives deep into bunq's unconventional hiring practices, including their famous "Get Shit Done Day,"...

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