At just 19 years old, Max Linden founded lemon.markets with a bold vision: to make capital markets truly accessible to everyone. In this episode of In Check with FinTech, we dive into Max's inspiring journey from a teenage entrepreneur to the CEO of a thriving FinTech company that has raised €28 million in funding from investors like Lakestar, Creandum, and Lightspeed. Discover how Lemon.markets is disrupting the investment landscape, the challenges Max faced in scaling a FinTech at such a young age, and the insights he’s gained as a leader committed to empowering his team and partners. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a FinTech enthusiast, or someone interested in innovation in the financial sector, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and transforming industries. Key topics: The founding story of Lemon.markets Max Linden’s leadership philosophy as a "Chief Enablement Officer" The challenges and opportunities in democratizing capital markets Insights into obtaining BaFin licenses and launching with major partners Tune in to learn how youth, innovation, and determination are reshaping FinTech!