Dariusz Mazurkiewicz

Why did you decide to join Future Finance Poland and what are your objectives and plans for this initiative?

We decided to join Future Finance Poland as it offers an excellent environment for collaboration with other institutions, tech companies, and startups, fostering the creation of larger initiatives. It is a setting where BLIK, being a strategic partner of Future Finance Poland and a leading company in mobile payments, can share its expertise with businesses that are just starting out. What is more, participation in this organization shows our commitment to staying at the forefront of financial innovation and supporting the digital transformation of this sector in our country.

Our main goal and priority for this initiative is to collaborate on developing innovations that will improve the performance and safety of financial services. One of the primary objectives of Future Finance Poland is to strengthen Poland’s economic branding among global financial centres. This aligns perfectly with BLIK’s foreign expansion efforts and ambition to facilitate payments across Europe. That is a reason why we are constantly working on expanding our network of partners and integrations, making the system even more accessible and convenient for users across various platforms and services.

Why invest in Poland? This is one of the key questions when it comes to the FFP initiative. What are your thoughts on that matter?

There are plenty of reasons to invest in Poland, so I will focus on a few of the most important ones. First and foremost, our country has a dynamic fintech ecosystem that collaborates with banks and startups, making it easier for new companies to enter our market. Additionally, Polish regulatory bodies are becoming increasingly supportive of fintech innovation, creating a conducive environment for growth and development.

Furthermore, Poles are tech-savvy and open to innovative solutions, quickly adopting new technologies and eagerly trying new things. We can see this clearly with BLIK as it has quickly gained huge recognition and became popular. As a result, nowadays, it connects over 16 million users of different ages and backgrounds into a “BLIK generation” of people who choose to pay in a swift, comfortable, and safe way.

Moreover, Poland’s unique location at the heart of Europe makes it a strategic gateway between Western and Eastern Europe, facilitating investment opportunities across the continent. I see this as a great opportunity for expanding services to major markets of the European Union.

Overall, Poland is an attractive investment destination, having demonstrated consistent economic growth even during global economic downturns. In my consideration, all of these factors create an ideal environment for fostering innovation and support the development of new businesses.