Season One Throwback with Solaris: “How the Latest German Fintech Unicorn Plans to Stay Ahead of Competition” with Dr. Jörg Howein, Former Chief Product Officer

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion

In this special throwback episode, we revisit one of our favorite moments from Season One with a fintech titan, Dr. Jörg Howein, formerly the Chief Product Officer at Solarisbank. Since we last spoke with Jörg, Solarisbank, now known simply as Solaris, has continued its meteoric rise in the fintech world. In this engaging conversation, Jörg shares valuable insights into how this German fintech unicorn seamlessly transitioned from a monolithic to a self-built modular core, all while ensuring their end customers remained blissfully unaware of the shift.

Since our previous encounter with Solaris, the company has achieved remarkable milestones, including raising an impressive €38 million euros in funds earmarked for scaling up their banking-as-a-service business. If you're intrigued by fintech innovation, curious about the secrets behind Solaris' success, or simply eager to stay ahead in the ever-evolving financial landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we dive into the world of fintech with Dr. Jörg Howein and uncover the strategies that keep Solaris at the forefront of the competition.

About Fintech Files:

Are you ready to unravel the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today? Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe. So, what are the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech, and how will they impact your financial world? Fintech Files takes an accessible approach to technology. We break down complex topics and have our guests explain them in a relatable "explain it to your grandma" style. In every episode, we focus on real-world stories of how financial technology operates, demystifying complex concepts and making them relatable for both Fintech enthusiasts and professionals.

The Hosts of Fintech Files:

Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager at BCG Platinion in Munich, and Annika Melchert, a principal currently based in the Middle East, our hosts specialize in IT strategy, modern tech architecture, and state-of-the-art banking. In their work, they've collaborated with some of today's most innovative Fintechs to transform their organizations; including supporting generative AI use cases. With their unique blend of tech expertise and passion, they bring you stories that capture the essence of the evolving Fintech landscape. This season, we're thrilled to introduce Bianca Lopes. Originally from Brazil and currently based in Denmark, Bianca is an entrepreneur and economist with a remarkable background in digital identity and biometrics. Throughout her career, she has supported over 40 financial institutions and 8 governments, reshaping their approach to technology, reimagining identity, and driving innovation agendas.

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