

Klarna CEO and Co-founder Talks Retail Banking, Upcoming IPO
Aug 16, 2024
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the CEO and Co-founder of Klarna, leads the charge into retail banking, planning digital accounts in the US and Europe. He shares insights into their strategy to disrupt traditional banks, leveraging technology for customer retention. The conversation touches on the surprising growth of Klarna's US segment and its implications for an upcoming IPO. Siemiatkowski also discusses the transformative impact of Generative AI and the challenges of listing in the competitive landscape of European and US stock markets.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Disruption in Retail Banking: Ambitions and Projections
02:35 • 2min
Exploring US Banking Licenses and Consumer Trends
04:47 • 2min
Enthusiasm for IPO and the Impact of Generative AI
06:25 • 2min
Bridging European and US Stock Markets for Competitive Listings
08:43 • 2min