At N26, we prioritize hiring top talent because being a big fish in a small pond allows us to attract the best people in Europe.

Internal transfers from other functions, such as operations managers or engineers, often become successful product owners at Revolut due to their existing knowledge and culture fit.

When hiring, Revolut prioritizes raw intellect, drive, and hunger over extensive experience, believing that internal transfers from other departments can lead to successful product leaders.

In fintech, you have two customers: the end-users and the regulators, and you need to balance their needs, which often conflict.

At Palantir, product managers are typically promoted from forward-deployed engineers, ensuring they have firsthand experience with customer needs.

Revolut operates with fully cross-functional teams, where product owners act as line managers, defining what needs to be done while functional managers define how to build it.

To ensure product quality, Revolut's product teams are encouraged to dive deep into details, often collaborating closely with engineers and understanding the technical aspects of their products.

Working at a fast-growing company accelerates your learning and career development significantly.

As a technical founder, I lead the product development, engage with users, and make critical technology decisions, which requires a high level of commitment to the startup's success.