In this interview from Nordic Fintech Week, Mats Taraldsson, Head of Innovation, Fintech & Impact Tech Engagement at Mastercard, explains how the Mastercard Lighthouse Program has become a launchpad for more than 250 fintech and impact startups across the Nordics and Baltics. He shares how the program connects startups with banks, investors, and partners, and why impact tech and sustainable innovation are now central to fintech growth. Mats also talks about the emerging trends shaping 2025, including AI, stablecoins, and the fusion of traditional finance with crypto, as well as the growing importance of community and collaboration through events like Nordic Fintech Week. Watch the full conversation to learn how Mastercard continues to drive fintech innovation through partnership and purpose.
How Mastercard Lighthouse Program Powers Nordic Fintech – Mats Taraldsson – Mastercard
