
Klarna's Journey from Humble Beginnings to $16 Billion Valuation
Klarna, a Swedish fintech company co-founded by Sebastian Siemiatkowski, went public in 2025, achieving a $16 billion valuation. Siemiatkowski's journey from working at Burger King and living on food stamps to leading a billion-dollar company highlights his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, shaped by diverse jobs and life challenges.