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Sergiu Negut

Cofounder, FintechOS

Search every verified Sergiu Negut interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a September 2026 Blitz Interview with BusinessVOICE, Sergiu Neguț, cofounder at FintechOS, discussed the gap between hype and commercial reality in business. He argued that an overemphasis on fear and the construction of perceived enemies—such as AI, political extremes, or global warming—distracts entrepreneurs from acting rationally and focusing on their core work. Neguț also stated that many companies build products for demand that does not yet exist, noting that a product must be purchased and that its price should at least cover variable costs. Drawing on his experience as a board member, advisor, and business angel, Neguț said he has learned to work more closely with entrepreneurs who can deliver both the desired product and commercial impact, and who understand their market well enough to anticipate changes and address real needs. He also emphasized that investors should assess whether they are the right fit for a startup, citing sectors like energy where he acknowledged his own lack of expertise and suggested that specialized investors should engage first.

Recent appearances

  • Sergiu Negut - FintechOS, RBL

    Ce îi face pe unii antreprenori să construiască businessuri sustenabile, iar pe alții să investească ani în produse pentru care piața nu este încă pregătită? În acest Blitz Interview BusinessVOICE moderat de Cătălina Damian, discutăm cu Sergiu Neguț despre diferența dintre hype și realitate în business, ritmul real al inovației, importanța validării comerciale și criteriile care contează atunci când un investitor analizează un startup. Sergiu Neguț vorbește despre una dintre cele mai periculoase tendințe ale momentului: amplificarea fricii și construirea permanentă a unor „dușmani” — de la A…

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  • Sergiu Neguț (FintechOS): Există un moment precis când un fondator ar trebui să facă un pas în spate

    ▶️ Este omul care a pus umărul la digitalizarea industriei financiare din România. ▶️ Este Co-fondator și Chief Strategy Officer la FintechOS — compania românească devenită jucător global în soluții pentru sistemul financiar. ▶️ Un investitor care înțelege atât cifrele, cât și oamenii din spatele lor. ▶️ Astazi conduce Romanian Business Leaders - o organizație care reunește sute de antreprenori de top din toata România. ▶️ Cu un MBA la INSEAD și o minte setată pe strategie, nu doar vorbește despre viitor — îl construiește, zi de zi. ▶️ Ca lider, investitor și mentor – Sergiu Negut conect…

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  • Sergiu Neguț: ”if there is no next level, a step back is the way to grow”

    Sergiu Neguț wears a lot of hats. He is an entrepreneur (cofounder of FintechOS, one of the most valuable Romanian scaleups at ...

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  • Not Everything You Have To Do Has To Be Fun ft. Sergiu Negut #TheRecursivePodcast E109

    In this episode of The Recursive Podcast, visionary entrepreneur Sergiu Negut shares his journey and insights on business growth, international markets, and fundraising. As the co-founder of FintechOS, one of the region's fastest-growing companies, Sergiu brings a wealth of experience, including raising a $60M Series B+ round this year. Beyond leading a tech company, he is an angel investor, founding partner at the healthcare-focused Cleverage VC, Board Member of Romanian Business Leaders and a professor of entrepreneurship at the Bucharest International School of Management. Together with Ir…

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  • Sergiu Negut (FintechOS): Cum scalezi un start-up românesc la nivel global | Podcast Canopy Ep. 20

    Interviu cu Sergiu Negut (FintechOS, angel investor) despre cum pot start-up-urile românești să se extindă global. Podcast realizat de Cristian Ignat, Canopy. 🎙️ În acest episod, Sergiu Neguț, Co-Founder FintechOS și angel investor, vorbește cu Cristian Ignat (Founder Canopy) despre investiții, startup-uri românești și cum construiești o companie cu impact global. Discuția atinge subiecte precum: cum se iau deciziile strategice într-un startup, ce greșeli fac fondatorii la început, cum atragi investitori potriviți și ce lecții pot învăța antreprenorii din creșterea FintechOS. 🕒 Capitole: 00…

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  • FTT SME Banking - Interview with Sergiu Negut, CSO & Co-Founder, FintechOS

    We set down with Sergiu Negut, CSO & Co-Founder, FintechOS during the first edition of the FTT SME Banking, powered by FintechOS, on 26th September at Great Scotland Yard Hotel. This bespoke half-day event covered the key challenges facing the UK’s outstanding SME sector and the financial institutions shaping the innovations to empower them. SUBSCRIBE to Fintech Talents: @fintechtalents9174 Our website: https://www.fintechtalents.com is the largest social network for people who are passionate about everything FinTech! Join today! Find us on social media: LinkedIn:   / fin.  . Facebook:…

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  • Fireside Chat with Sergiu Negut// How to evaluate a start-up

    Fireside Chat with Sergiu Negut// How to evaluate a start-up.

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  • Building through Uncertainty the unfiltered startup journey|Productivity Mastery #153 w Sergiu Negut

    Productivity Mastery #153 with Sergiu Negut on the topic of Building through uncertainty the unfiltered startup journey In episode ...

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  • Fintech Talents Festival 2022 - Onsite Interview with Sergiu Negut from FintechOS

    Thank you all for watching our most recent video with Sergiu Negut from Fintech OS. SUBSCRIBE to Fintech Talents:    / @fintechtalents   Fintech Talents is a community of over 200,000 digital transformation leaders from across fintech ecosystem. We believe the impossible is possible through content, community and experiences. Explore our upcoming events, industry reports, opinion and video content here. Our website: https://www.fintechtalents.com is the largest social network for people who are passionate about everything FinTech! Join today! Go check out more content at our other website…

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  • FTT Embedded Finance & Super-Apps 2022 - Sergiu Negut, Co-Founder, EVP, Board Member, FintechOS

    Thank you all for watching our most recent video with Sergiu Negut from FintechOS. SUBSCRIBE to Fintech Talents:    / @fintechtalents   Interview with Alex Mifsud, CEO & C-Founder, Weavr.io:    • FTT Embedded Finance & Super-Apps 2022 - A...   Fintech Talents is a community of over 200,000 digital transformation leaders from across fintech ecosystem. We believe the impossible is possible through content, community and experiences. Explore our upcoming events, industry reports, opinion and video content here. Our website: https://www.fintechtalents.com is the largest social network for peop…

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  • Scaling a Global Business with Care: Episode #76 with Sergiu Negut

    In this episode with Sergiu Negut, Co-Founder & EVP at FintechOS: ✔️ The importance of showing up as the real you, ✔️ How can care be translated across various business ventures, ✔️ How to utilize the power of momentum, ✔️ Scaling the business with care and intention, and more! Sergiu is a reputed entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and lecturer at Maastricht School of Management. He has a positive track record of business growth in different roles (adviser, board member, angel investor, manager) and across different industries (healthcare, IT&C, financial services, HR, consulting).…

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  • Founder's Lessons from Scaling a Global Startup: Productivity Mastery #94 with Sergiu Negut

    In episode #94 of Productivity Mastery, we decided to share with you a Founder's Lessons from Scaling a Global Startup. Sergiu Negut, the Co-Founder and EVP of FintechOS, shared his expertise with us, including lessons such as: 💡 Common problems entrepreneurs struggle with and how to deal with them, 💡 How to understand better team culture, 💡 How to find the sweet spot between reality and ambition and go over it, 💡 Celebrating success, and so much more! Sergiu is a reputed entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and lecturer at Maastricht School of Management. He has a positive track record…

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