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The XXX Factor

Unmasking the winning formula for startup resilience.

Listen now The XXX FactorUnmasking the winning formula for startup resilience.

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90% of startups fail, but in the 10% that don’t, the XXX factor is there. Ricardo Ribelles of Mambu and Wesley van Daijken of Shuttel talk about courage, innovation and collaboration. They share their thoughts on what exactly makes or breaks great ideas (people and process!), which quality is paramount to ensure long term success and what bold leadership actually looks like in growing companies.

  • Uncover how the right people can make or break even the most promising concepts.
  • The importance of starting small, staying nimble, and adapting to challenges.
  • Key experiences and lessons learned during the process of organisational maturation.
  • Real-life examples showcasing how aligning these three factors propels companies toward significant achievements.

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Meet the host

Meet the host

Denise Johansson is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Enfuce, the first fintech in the world to put payment processing in the public cloud. Denise is a dynamic female innovator and leader with almost 20 years of experience in the payment industry.

Denise, whose expertise has been recognised by several initiatives including InspiringFifty, has helped numerous European fintechs and financial institutions enter new markets quickly with safe, secure, and scalable card products. She is committed to encouraging more women into fintech, inspiring them to set bold goals and work towards them.

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