20 years of experience in the payment industry, leading global teams and projects in product management, business development, key account management, sales and consulting. Strong track record of delivering value-added solutions for our customers and partners, leveraging my expertise in FinTech, crypto, blockchain, DeFi, DLT, loyalty, embedded finance, risk management, outsourcing, customer management, CRM and e-commerce. Active investor, advisor, and board member for several start-ups, funds, and organizations in the FinTech, Technology and crypto space. Some of the companies and initiatives I am involved with include Pagateq, Mastercard, EURO Kartensysteme, Payment & Banking, Creandum, Possible Ventures, CUSP, Planet A, Peach Payments, Picus Capital, CyberDirekt, SatoshiPay, Consumer Edge, BITKOM, Baufi24, Lodgify and Stocard. I am also the host of several events and platforms that connect and educate the FinTech and crypto community, such as Payment Exchange (PEX) & Banking Exchange (BEX).