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TB Members Calling #74 | David Riudor: “Luck plays a very important role in the creation of a startup”
Since he was a child, David Riudor (Barcelona, 1995) has been -and continues to be– a tireless creator. He began as a magician in modest events, rising in a short time to the creation of large magic campaigns for companies and working as a creative consultant for renowned magicians. Later, this telecommunications engineer from the UPC, with studies in human behaviour and hypnosis, moved into the world of business and technology, creating multiple startups in the form of mobile apps that came to the attention, for example, of personalities such as David Copperfield.
Until he reached the point where he is today. David Riudor is the CEO and co-founder of Goin, the leading financial management and savings fintech in Spain. A position that has earned him the Forbes 30U30 recognition.
His mantra is clear: “Adrenaline, challenges and new learnings”.
TB: What is the purpose of your project?
DR: Goin wants to help as many people as possible to achieve their financial goals so that money is not an obstacle for them. The app allows you to round off your expenses to save small amounts with each purchase, to withhold a percentage of your income or separate your money by goals. In addition, we now have GAIA, a financial assistant created with artificial intelligence.
TB: What is the current state of the project and where do you see it in two years’ time?
DR: We are currently in Series A, leaders in Spain and have a presence in 13 countries. In two years, we see ourselves expanding our Spanish leadership globally.
TB: A good idea you have had.
DR: To use my influence to help others fulfill their dreams, or at least give them a boost.
TB: What is the biggest challenge you have faced?
DR: Running Goin during these five years since its creation. By far the most complicated thing I have done so far.
TB: The best advice you’ve ever been given.
DR: To make me understand that justice in business does not exist and that luck, although it may be sad, plays a very important role in creating any kind of startup.
TB: A professional reference that inspires you.
DR: Mat Travizano, an investor and friend, with whom I am constantly learning, has helped me to understand that it is possible to go very far starting from a modest base.
TB: A technology that will shape the future.
DR: The concept of “hyper-personalization” or autopilot in finance and healthcare, which obviously rely heavily on a strong artificial intelligence base.
TB: On-site or remote?
DR: On-site.
TB: A startup.
DR: Klarna.
TB: What do you do to disconnect?
DR: I play sports or anything related to magic.
TB: A book to recommend.
DR: “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins.
TB: A series, movie or song that defines your moment in life.
DR: “Gravity”.
TB: One recipe, one restaurant.
DR: The Casa Jondal beach bar in Ibiza. And the pineapple.
TB: A place in the world.
DR: Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.
TB: Where would you invest 100k?
DR: I would invest them in BTC. Or in some mental health project, very scalable, led by a top entrepreneur.
TB: If you were not an entrepreneur…
DR: It would be creative within the world of magic.
TB: What is Tech Barcelona for you?
DR: A community of people who share values and interests.
