Fintune AG
Financial literacy solution provider
Values & value of money
Over the past two decades, Ruth’s work in the financial industry and Andy’s studies in technology and philosophy led them to found Fintune and develop a comprehensive learning environment for financial literacy.
Research shows that money habits are built early in life. Indeed, little girls and boys have more wishes than their families can and should fulfil. Children today need to learn a crucial lesson for life: Our time and resources are limited and so is money. That’s why it matters how we spend, earn, and save money.
We provide a playful way to discuss, explore and experience important money-related topics in a family: around earning, saving, spending and needs versus wants. It’s more than just explaing the value of money – it’s about sharing values,
Co-Founder and CEO
I am driven by innovation and the combination of technology and business challenges. I have more than 15 years of experience in people leadership and building successful
teams that can achieve ambitious goals. This solid experience is driving Fintune today.
During the last 22 years in the banking industry, I gained a strong background in sales, innovation management, product/project management, and everyday banking
along the client’s life-cycle.
I initiated Digipigi project (first digital piggy bank in Switzerland) at Credit Suisse and guided the overall Kids Banking initiative to its success.
An Executive Masters Degree in Business Administration from HSG St. Gallen and an Executive Degree from the Swiss Finance industry complement my Master’s Degree in Economics.
Co-Founder and CTO
I love problems, solvable technical and unsolvable philosophical ones. I worked as lead engineer in the mobile banking space of Switzerland for 7 years with focus on cybersecurity, innovation, IoT, automation and motivation.
In my former role, I was responsible for hiring and training of engineers, establishing a development team in India, and successfully delivering new projects, while keeping them running sustainably.
I led the IT development of Digipigi (first digital piggy bank in Switzerland) at Credit Suisse. This experience guides me for
our endeavours at Fintune. I am educated in Austria, Vienna (Informatics and Philosophy), and I still learn from and with others, appreciating little steps, long traces, and permeable borders.
Team and Advisory Board
Proud to present the industry experts who share our passion and their knowledge and networks.
René Hürlimann
B2B Sales Advisor
- Director Business Solutions, Member of Exec Board at Microsoft Schweiz
- 19 years international Sales Mgmt experience in FSI
- 10 years CIO and IT project management experience in IT industry
- EMBA International Management (Zürich, Singapore)
- Eidg. Dipl. Business Informatics
- Past: Sales Director Appway, international CIO at Monster.com
Michael Hartmann Strategy Advisor
- Consultant Marketing and Sales mgt Kalaidos
- Regional Market Head Private Banking, ZKB
- 8 years Head of Sales Money Park
- 22 years Retail, Private, and Commercial Banking
- Swiss Certified Banker
- Financial Planner
- Swiss Banking School
- Past: ExB Member, MoneyPark, FinTech Enabler & Digital Pioneer
Richard Briffod
Marketing & Growth Advisor
- Tech Business Executive and Start-up Investor
- 15 years Marketing and Growth experience for Tech Corporations and Start-ups
- HEC Paris and Masters in Finance at London Business School
- Delegate at European TechTour, teacher at CREA Genève and Mass Challenge
- Past: Marketing & Growth roles for FinTech start-up October (ex-Lendix), Orange Switzerland, eBay and Expedia Group
Supporters
Chris Bruppacher
Finance & Strategy
- Independent banking and fintech advisor
- Co-founder and managing partner of own legal and business consultancy firm
- 35+ years in financial industry in international business, technology and platform executive, always customer facing (B2B and B2C)
- Graduated from Swiss Finance Institute’s Executive and Advanced Executive Programs
Patricia Montesinos
Sales Spain
- President FE+MALE Think Tank
- 15+ years’ experience in international business expansion, mainly in Spanish speaking markets and Scandinavia
- Self-investor in ICT and sustainable lifestyle industries
- Serial entrepreneur
- Start-up coach and jury member
- Author of books about female entrepreneurship: diversity, innovation, technology and investment
- Experience in consultancy services and in footwear, publishing and architecture industries
- MBA (Swiss Business School), Executive Master in Commercial and Marketing Management (CESMA), Marketing (ESUMA)
Advantages for Banks
Finny offers banks a unique opportunity to acquire new customers early on and build lasting relationships.
What is in news?
Fintune’s journey has been an exciting experience: valuable touchpoints with industry experts, paedagogic professionals, parents, children and Fintech events. Check out the highlights.
Our team loves interacting with journalists to share motivating and unique background studies and stories.
If you are a member of media and would like to enter a chat, please get in touch with the team at info@fintune.ch.
Current Press Clippings
Moneytoday: How much horse-power or “pig-power” does the startup Fintune need to make the marathon and the sprint?
Money Today published an article about Fintune in their Digital Banking and Financing
Börse Express: Fintune starts crowd investing campaign of €500k to spread financial skills of children with gamification and smart home moneybank
Börse Express: Fintune starts crowd investing campaign of €500k to spread financial skills of children with gamification and smart home moneybank
On 17.12.2020, the finance online portal Börse Express published […]
Funderbeam – Fintune raises €500k to offer an irresistible financial literacy companion for generation Alpha
Funderbeam: Fintune raises €500k on Funderbeam to offer an irresistible financial literacy companion for generation Alpha
On 16th December 2020, Funderbeam published a press release that covered the crowdinvesting campaign […]
