Favorite Spots in Berlin  

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Malte Rau is the co-founder and CEO of Pliant. He has more than a decade of experience in fintech and risk management. Starting as a consultant for banks he later on helped build and scale lending platforms like auxmoney and Lendico closing the information asymmetry between banks and fintechs. Malte co-founded Pliant with Fabian Tenner in 2020, and together they have been helping companies save time and money by optimizing their credit card usage, resulting in exponential growth with over 2000 customers across Europe.

What sets Fintech apart from other sectors?

Fintech has high entry barriers from a technology and financial standpoint due to its complexity and regulation. At the same time, the opportunity and market are massive. Therefore, it attracts many bright minds, that love the challenge and reward.

WHY IS YOUR COMPANY LOCATED IN BERLIN?

Within Germany, Berlin is the biggest startup and fintech hub. Therefore, its simply the best place to be. Additionally, the city has so much to offer outside of work, which also makes it a great place to live.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN BERLIN?

I love the area around Oberbaumbrücke due its combination of offices, restaurants, Berlin culture, and nightlife