Kos Stiskin, Co-founder of FINOM, will join us as a keynote speaker at the EU-Startups Summit 2025!

We’re excited to announce that Kos Stiskin, Co-founder and VP of Strategy at FINOM, will take the stage at this year’s EU-Startups Summit 2025 in sunny Malta on April 24-25!

As a seasoned strategist and fintech entrepreneur, Kos oversees business development, partnerships, country launches, and investments at FINOM—a fast-growing platform headquartered in Amsterdam that provides financial services tailored to SMEs and freelancers across Europe. Since its launch in 2019, FINOM has raised over $53 million and is rapidly expanding its presence across more than 10 European countries.

Before co-founding FINOM, Kos built a strong foundation in venture capital, having funded multiple successful tech companies. He’s also an active angel investor with a portfolio that includes Empatiq.ai, Elly, Mobalytics, Shoplio, and other promising startups.

At the EU-Startups Summit, Kos will deliver a keynote titled “The Market Entry Matrix: FINOM’s Playbook for Scaling Across Europe’s Fragmented Markets.” He’ll share lessons from building a pan-European fintech business, tackling regulatory and cultural complexities, and crafting a playbook for successful market expansion.

Secure your ticket today and stay tuned for exciting updates on our event page—you can also check out the full agenda here to keep track of all the speakers and panels.

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