Taavet Hinrikus
EstoniaentrepreneurMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Taavet Hinrikus is an Estonian entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Wise (formerly TransferWise), a money transfer service that disrupts traditional banking. Before his success with Wise, he was an early employee at Skype, where he gained valuable experience in the tech startup environment. Hinrikus has become a key figure in Estonia's startup ecosystem, advocating for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Taavet Hinrikus 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
Taavet Hinrikus is the majority owner of Skaala Investments and announced a significant dividend payout due to the company's success.
Taavet Hinrikus võttis Eesti rekorddividendi harukordsel viisilEstonia· 2025-12-16
Taavet Hinrikus co-founded Wise and collaborated with other European founders and executives to establish Plural.
Eesti tehnoloogiaveteranid tahavad tugevdada Euroopa tsiviilkaitsetEstonia· 2025-07-14
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
Taavet Hinrikus co-founded TransferWise after his time at Skype.
Чому Microsoft закриває Skype? - Економічна правда
Ukraine· 2025-03-04
Taavet Hinrikus is a co-founder of Wise and has previously worked at Skype.
Microsoft maijā slēgs Skype / Diena
Latvia· 2025-02-28
