Interview

June 13, 2022

‘N26 isn’t for everyone’: CEO Valentin Stalf addresses neobank's culture struggles

In a rare interview, the N26 CEO and cofounder addressed the $9bn German fintech’s plan to deal with its internal blind spots, as well as its struggles with compliance


Amy O'Brien

5 min read

N26 cofounder and CEO Valentin Stalf

Despite compliance headaches and struggles with retention, the CEO of one of Europe’s largest neobanks says it’s still hiring amid the tech downturn, with plans to foray into crypto within weeks.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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