Hi Katrine, please introduce yourself very shortly.

My name is Katrine Rehder, I am 29 years old, and in December this year, I will have been working for the Copenhagen office for three years. First as Office Manager, and more recently as Head Business Management.

When did you first hear about Bitcoin or crypto and what were your first thoughts?

I first heard about crypto in 2018 from one of our former employees, who at the time had been working for Bitcoin Suisse since the early days of the company. My initial thoughts were that the positive and technology-intensive concept of crypto currencies sounded too good to be true. Over the years I have luckily gotten wiser and more educated about this complex topic.

Did you ever think you would end up working in the crypto industry?

I have always pictured myself working in a high pace and fast-moving industry, but even in my wildest dreams I could not have imagined working for a company as innovative and dynamic as Bitcoin Suisse. I have never worked in a place where there have been so many talented and innovative people, as here.

…and how did you come to work at Bitcoin Suisse?

I spent many years working in hospitality prior to COVID19, and when the pandemic hit, I got the chance to work as a personal assistant for one of our shareholders and former employees. However, he thought that I was destined for something more, and when an open position came up in the Copenhagen office, he recommended me to the founder Niklas Nikolajsen as well as the Danish CEO, who brought me on board.

Please tell us about what you do at Bitcoin Suisse. How does a day in the life of Katrine at Bitcoin Suisse look like?

I am so lucky to have a very diverse job at Bitcoin Suisse, and my working day is never the same. As the only employee in Denmark without a technical background I am responsible for all matters in relation to facility management, human resources and well as being the work environment manager and do daily support for our Danish CEO. 

I handle all travel planning and internal events for the Copenhagen department, as well as coordinating our company-wide daily morning meetings in collaboration with our management across locations. I also do quality assurance for our staking product. Apart from work, I attend Copenhagen business school in the evenings, where two years from now I will receive a diploma in business administration.

How do you perceive the general attitude towards crypto in Denmark? What would you say is the biggest difference to Switzerland in this regard?

In my opinion, Denmark is behind Switzerland when it comes to the accessibility of Crypto in general. Switzerland is one of the leading countries in the world regarding the adoption of crypto, you can even pay taxes with crypto in Zug. Denmark has a lot of room to grow and some work to do to catch up to Switzerland!

Are you also involved in crypto in your personal life? How often do you check on the crypto markets? And how do you inform yourself about the newest things related to crypto?

In my personal time I also do spend time on crypto, I have had my portfolio with Bitcoin Suisse for almost three years now. I would guess I check the daily market somewhere between three and five times a day. On days with big volumes, I tend to check it a lot more. 

Being as lucky as to work at Bitcoin Suisse, I have a lot of talented and well-informed people around me, so when deciding on how to expand or diversify my portfolio, I listen, consider, and act. The only recommendation (not financial advice) I can provide is HODL. 😉

What is the most important piece of career advice that you have learned at Bitcoin Suisse?

I have learned so many things in my time with Bitcoin Suisse, but for me the most valuable lesson is that with a great culture and supportive management, you can move mountains. Even in tough and busy times, we have never given up and we have always reached our goals, because Bitcoin Suisse is not just a company; it is a mentality, a culture, and a family.

What is the most memorable moment you have experienced at Bitcoin Suisse?

Oh, this is a hard one, I have had so many great moments in my time here. It is almost impossible to choose one single moment, but if I had to choose it must be the dedication of all the Bitcoin Suisse Employees during the launch of our new banking system. 

For months all departments worked closely together to make the project happen on time. Seeing the dedication and the spirit of over a 100 people working tirelessly to deliver a great product, was a true inspiration of what Bitcoin Suisse can do, and how amazing our team is.

Where do you see yourself in five years? Where do you see crypto in five years? And how will working at Bitcoin Suisse be like in five years?

As a born optimist, I see myself working for Bitcoin Suisse in five years 😉 I believe that our company is on its way to become one of the greatest and most innovative crypto institutions in Europe. My personal goal for my work is to continuously contribute to our great culture, and I hope that in five years, Bitcoin Suisse will still be the best place to work.

Any words of wisdom for aspiring young talents who want to get started in the world of crypto?

Be courageous, take a deep breath and do not panic, crypto is fast moving especially in comparison with other markets... so have some faith and most importantly HODL. 😉