Episode Highlights with Timestamps:

• [00:45] Lars Seier’s origin story: A glimpse into his entrepreneurial beginnings and early exposure to business during childhood.
• [04:34] Career journey: From owning and running a bar to transitioning into traditional finance and finding his passion for trading.
• [06:45] Building a brokerage: The story of creating a brokerage firm that evolved into a SaaS company, showcasing Lars' ability to adapt and innovate.
• [10:25] Overcoming setbacks: Insights into maintaining resilience and focus during challenging times. Lars shares what drives and motivates him as an entrepreneur.
• [15:20] Starting fresh: Why Lars decided to exit SaaS and build anew, leading to his venture into Web3 and the creation of his own blockchain platform.
• [18:49] Leveraging experience: How Lars’ background in traditional finance and brokerage informed his understanding of blockchain’s potential, and the gaps preventing mass adoption in the financial sector.
• [25:37] Regulatory needs for blockchain: A discussion on the role of regulation, combating fraud, and protecting intellectual property to enable blockchain’s widespread adoption.
• [29:37] Excitement for Web3: Lars shares his thoughts on the future of Web3, including enterprise and corporate adoption of blockchain technology.

About Our Guest
Lars Seier Christensen is the co-founder and former CEO of Saxo Bank, a pioneer in online trading and investment platforms. Under his leadership, Saxo Bank became a global fintech powerhouse, serving clients in over 170 countries.
In addition to his success at Saxo Bank, Lars is a prominent investor, entrepreneur, and advocate for blockchain technology. He is the founder and chairman of Concordium, a leading blockchain platform that emphasizes user privacy, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Since stepping away from Saxo Bank, Lars has focused on building ventures across finance, technology, and hospitality, solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and community building.

About Concordium
Concordium is a public, proof-of-stake blockchain designed to balance privacy and accountability. With a unique identity layer, it ensures that users can maintain their anonymity while still being able to prove their identity if necessary.
The platform is built with businesses and developers in mind, offering fast transactions, low costs, and interoperability. By combining cutting-edge technology with a strong focus on compliance, Concordium paves the way for blockchain adoption in industries requiring regulatory alignment, such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Concordium [https://concordium.com/]
• Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/concordium/]
• Twitter/X [https://x.com/ConcordiumNet]

Follow and stay up to date with Lars Seier Christensen:

• LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsseier/]
• Twitter/X [https://x.com/larsseier]

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