Jens Saltin

Jens Saltin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Steven, a Stockholm-based company that develops a payment app.1 He founded Steven in 2016 along with Fredrik Olofsson.1 The company, officially known as PEI Development AB, aims to help users keep track of shared expenses and remind people of their debts.1

Professional Background

Jens Saltin has a diverse professional background:

• Current Role: CEO and Co-Founder at Steven - PEI Development AB (2016-2022)3
• Previous Experience: Early career at Klarna, which is now one of Europe's highest-valued FinTech companies5
• Recent Move: As of 2022, Saltin has taken a position at Riddermark Bil3

Education

Saltin attended Handelshögskolan i Stockholm, also known as the Stockholm School of Economics.2

Recent Developments

In September 2023, Saltin announced that Steven had been acquired by Blackthorn Finance, marking a new chapter for the company.4 This acquisition suggests that the payment app developed by Steven has shown promise in the fintech market.

Entrepreneurial Success

Under Saltin's leadership, Steven has achieved significant milestones:

• Raised $1.3 million (SEK 12M) in a funding round
• Attracted investments from notable figures, including former Swedish finance minister Anders Borg
• Officially launched their mobile app at the end of 20181

Jens Saltin's LinkedIn profile (username: jens-saltin-5518b917) reflects his role as a leader in the fintech industry and his entrepreneurial journey with Steven.