EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 34 MIN
The Minna Technologies story from Inception to their Mastercard exit, with founder Joakim Sjoblom
from The HiveMind Interviews: Sharing the secrets of successful Fintechs · host jamesbarkert
Joakim, the founder of Minna Technologies, shares his journey from the inception of the company to its acquisition by MasterCard. He discusses the challenges of being a founder, the importance of co-founders, navigating fundraising, and the complexities of selling to banks. Joakim emphasizes the significance of understanding customer needs, the transition from B2C to enterprise sales, and the lessons learned from international expansion. He also reflects on leadership changes and offers advice for aspiring founders.
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Joakim, the founder of Minna Technologies, shares his journey from the inception of the company to its acquisition by MasterCard. He discusses the challenges of being a founder, the importance of co-founders, navigating fundraising, and the complexities of selling to banks. Joakim emphasizes the significance of understanding customer needs, the transition from B2C to enterprise sales, and the lessons learned from international expansion. He also reflects on leadership changes and offers advice for aspiring founders.
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The Minna Technologies story from Inception to their Mastercard exit, with founder Joakim Sjoblom
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