• Marc-Alexander’s background in banking and real estate finance, and how he eventually found himself in the startup sector
• The inspiration for SumUp’s disruptive payments system and what it means for small businesses
• Why doing something new will always bring skepticism from incumbents, but why real disruption is always worth it
• Why focusing on payments addresses a critical pain point for SumUp’s clients in the small business world
• How resilience and investor appeal have both contributed to SumUp’s success in the startup economy