We recently had the pleasure of joining the Swisspreneur podcast, where our co-founders Fatemeh Nikayin and Thomas Müller sat down with host Silvan Krähenbühl to talk about Rivero’s journey, the future of compliance tech, and what it really takes to build trust in one of the world’s most conservative industries: banking. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
Behind the Scenes of Rivero
In this candid conversation, Fatemeh and Thomas shared insights on how Rivero evolved from a bold idea into a trusted partner for banks across Switzerland and beyond. They discussed the early challenges of building a startup in a tightly regulated environment, and why solving real pain points, like card dispute handling and scheme compliance, requires more than just good software. It takes credibility, consistency, and a deep understanding of how banks actually work.
Human-Centered Compliance
A key theme of the episode is how Rivero puts people, not just processes, at the center of compliance. Thomas explained how our products, Kajo and Amiko, are designed to empower banking teams by simplifying complexity and eliminating unnecessary friction. Fatemeh added how important it is to listen to customers early and often, especially when you're asking them to rethink how they’ve worked for years.
The Power of Swiss Trust
Rivero’s Swiss roots play an important role in how we think about security and reliability. Fatemeh talked about how Switzerland’s reputation for trust and discretion aligns naturally with the kind of company we’re building, one where compliance is no longer a burden, but a strategic advantage.
💬 “Our goal is to make compliance a driver of innovation, not something that holds it back.” – Fatemeh Nikayin