S07E08: From Teen Entrepreneur to FinTech Leader with Max Linden – Founder & CEO at lemon.markets

At 20, Max Linden founded lemon.markets, a fintech company designed to make capital markets more accessible. What started as a bold idea has since grown into a fully regulated investment firm, securing €28 million in funding from investors like Lakestar, Creandum, and Lightspeed. Now leading a team of over 60, Max has navigated the challenges of scaling a fintech, securing BaFin approval, and positioning lemon.markets as a key player in the investment infrastructure space. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Max shares the realities of building a fintech from scratch, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to disrupt an industry at a young age. From overcoming regulatory hurdles to defining a strong leadership style, this conversation dives into the practicalities of growing a fintech business, the challenges of leading a company at such an early stage in his career, and the future of brokerage and investing. Whether you’re a fintech founder, investor, or someone interested in financial technology, this episode provides a firsthand look at the realities of entrepreneurship in the fast-moving world of capital markets. Listen now to hear Max’s journey and insights into scaling a fintech, raising funding, and navigating the world of investment infrastructure.