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Michal Smida
Ex-Founder Twisto I Non-Exec Director I Forbes 30u30
Michal Smida is a seasoned entrepreneur with a successful track record in the FinTech industry, particularly in the 'Buy now, Pay Later' (BNPL) sector in Central & Eastern Europe.
He founded Twisto, which emerged as a prominent player in the BNPL space, serving over 1 million customers and 30,000+ merchants across 4 countries.
After a strategic move to merge with Zip Co, Michal focused on driving profitability and optimizing EBITDA in core markets before divesting Twisto to a Turkish FinTech company.
Michal's post-Twisto phase involved taking up Non-Executive Director roles, providing valuable guidance to founders of high-growth companies on strategy, expansion, fundraising, and exits.
With a background in investment banking and a global perspective gained from living in the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, Michal brings a wealth of experience to his professional engagements.