Paulina Westermann
About Paulina Westermann
Paulina Westermann is a Business Development Lead at Taktile, where she has worked since 2024. She has a background in early-stage investing and project management, with experience at companies such as La Famiglia VC, KPMG, and Gorillas.
Current Role at Taktile
Paulina Westermann serves as the Business Development Lead at Taktile, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on supporting sophisticated lenders in adapting to market changes using Taktile's platform. Her work involves helping fintech companies such as Zilch, Funding Circle, Banch, and Mercury to iterate and bring products to market more efficiently. Paulina's contributions are integral to the company's mission of enhancing automated decision flows through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current role, Paulina Westermann worked at Taktile as a Business Development professional from 2023 to 2024. She also held positions in early-stage investing at La Famiglia VC and Picus Capital, where she gained valuable experience in the startup ecosystem. Her background includes project management at Jung von Matt and commercial projects at Gorillas, where she developed skills in managing diverse business operations.
Education and Expertise
Paulina Westermann achieved an Honours Degree in Technology Management from the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in 2022. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Amsterdam, completing her studies in 2021. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in technology and management principles, which she applies in her professional endeavors.
Background in Project Management
Paulina Westermann has a background in project management, having worked at Jung von Matt for two years from 2016 to 2018. During this time, she developed skills in overseeing projects and coordinating teams to achieve objectives. Additionally, her experience at Tacto in product management further enhanced her ability to manage product development processes effectively.
Contributions to Fintech Solutions
At Taktile, Paulina Westermann contributed to the development of a low-code interface designed to empower risk teams in improving automated decision flows. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing fintech solutions and streamlining processes for lenders. Her work is focused on enabling companies to adapt to market changes while optimizing resource utilization.