Roberts Bernans

Roberts Bernans is a highly recognized fintech entrepreneur, having co-founded Nordigen, an open banking API platform that connected 2300 banks across 31 European countries. Under his leadership as Chief Product Officer, Nordigen developed an analytical service for financial transactions and was successfully acquired by GoCardless in 2022. This journey highlights his expertise in building impactful products within a regulated industry and navigating successful exits. youtube+2

Following the acquisition of Nordigen, Roberts transitioned into a leadership role at GoCardless as Vice President of Connectivity. In this capacity, he is responsible for strategically expanding GoCardless' global reach by building and scaling connections to payment schemes and enhancing their open banking connectivity footprint, demonstrating his continued influence in the fintech sector. gocardless+1

Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Roberts is an active angel investor and co-founder of BADideas.fund, an angel syndicate supporting Central and Eastern European (CEE) startups. His investment philosophy prioritizes strong teams and market potential, reflecting his commitment to fostering the Baltic tech ecosystem and leveraging his founder's perspective for wealth building and mentorship. youtube+2

Recognized for his achievements, Roberts Bernans was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Latvia, underscoring his early impact and potential within the business and technology landscape. crunchbase