Feb 04 2025 50 mins
At just 19 years old, Max Linden founded lemon.markets with a bold vision: to make capital markets truly accessible to everyone. In this episode of In Check with FinTech, we dive into Max's inspiring journey from a teenage entrepreneur to the CEO of a thriving FinTech company that has raised €28 million in funding from investors like Lakestar, Creandum, and Lightspeed.
Discover how Lemon.markets is disrupting the investment landscape, the challenges Max faced in scaling a FinTech at such a young age, and the insights he’s gained as a leader committed to empowering his team and partners. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a FinTech enthusiast, or someone interested in innovation in the financial sector, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and transforming industries.
Key topics:
- The founding story of Lemon.markets
- Max Linden’s leadership philosophy as a "Chief Enablement Officer"
- The challenges and opportunities in democratizing capital markets
- Insights into obtaining BaFin licenses and launching with major partners
Tune in to learn how youth, innovation, and determination are reshaping FinTech!