Kristo Käärmann
EstoniaentrepreneurMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kristo Käärmann is an Estonian entrepreneur known for co-founding Wise (formerly TransferWise), a fintech company that revolutionized international money transfers by offering lower fees compared to traditional banks. Käärmann's work with Wise has been influential in promoting transparency and efficiency in the financial sector, making cross-border transactions accessible to a global audience. His journey in entrepreneurship was significantly inspired by the success of Skype, which showcased Estonia's potential as a technology hub.
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Kristo Käärmann is a co-founder of the technology company Wise and set a record with his wealth reaching nearly 2.2 billion euros last year.
Rikkaima eestlase vara ületas poole Eesti riigieelarve piiriEstonia· 2026-09-16
Kristo Käärmann co-founded Wise in 2011 to facilitate cross-border money transfers.
Wise ei saanud USAs panga asutamiseks luba. Aktsia tegi järsu languseEstonia· 2026-07-24
Kristo Käärmanni and Taavet Hinrikuse founded Wise, which has frequently changed its office solutions over the years.
Wise’i uues kontoris töötaks isegiEstonia· 2025-03-19
Kristo Käärmann co-founded TransferWise with Taavet Hinrikus.
Чому Microsoft закриває Skype? - Економічна правда
Ukraine· 2025-03-04
