Podcast episode

Building a Profitable Neobank by Doing Everything the Hard Way With Ali Niknam, CEO of Bunq

Name: Building a Profitable Neobank by Doing Everything the Hard Way With Ali Niknam, CEO of Bunq
Uploaded: 2026-04-23
Duration: 30 min 17 s
Description: Founder Ali Niknam discusses self-funding bunq with nearly €100 million of his own money before taking outside investment, reaching €85 million profit in 2024, and pursuing a US banking charter.

Founder Ali Niknam discusses self-funding bunq with nearly €100 million of his own money before taking outside investment, reaching €85 million profit in 2024, and pursuing a US banking charter.