Startup Nights 2025

6–7 Nov 2025 | Winterthur, Switzerland

Thursday, 6 November 2025 | 15:00 - 15:20

Between innovation and adoption: Building the ultimate Bitcoin App

Location:Main Stage "Unicorn" (Hall 1)Track:Fireside Chat

How do you build Europe’s most trusted Bitcoin app—without losing your focus, your users, or your nerve? In this fireside chat, Julian Liniger shares the story behind Relai: from sleepless nights and strategic pivots to breakout growth and product-led conviction. With $1B in transaction volume and 100k+ active users, Relai is a case study in what it takes to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world adoption. Expect honest lessons, failed experiments, and a sharp take on the future of Bitcoin in Europe.

Julian Liniger, Co-Founder & CEO @ Relai
Julian is the co-founder and CEO of Relai, Europe’s leading Bitcoin-only app. He’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder, winner of the Swiss Crypto Startup Award 2024, and led Relai to #1 in the Fintech category of the Top 100 Swiss Startups 2025. Under his leadership, Relai has raised over $20M, built a team of 50+, and processed more than $1B in Bitcoin volume.

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