Outrun Will Power the Crypto and Fintech Sectors as a Strategic Consulting and Entrepreneurship Studio

Experienced industry executives from Paysafe and Bitpanda have founded Outrun, a new consulting and venture studio with offices in Vienna and Istanbul. With 50+ years of experience as an operator in the fintech, venture capital, crypto and Web3 spaces, Outrun will serve the European and Turkish markets. Outrun Consulting will offer comprehensive consulting services including growth, go-to-market and crypto/Web3 strategy, focusing on payments, fintech, consumer and crypto. Outrun Entrepreneurship Studio will focus on strengthening early-stage startups by providing operational support and access to pre-seed financing to help develop and scale startups in the fintech and crypto/Web3 industries.

The Outrun team, comprised of former Paysafe (PSFE) and Bitpanda executives, will provide a broad perspective on key emerging industries through their experience in fintech, payments, crypto/Web3, and venture capital.

Outrun leverages Turkey’s expertise in the fintech, crypto and Web3 markets by working to help both established businesses and start-ups succeed through strategic local partnerships and tailored approaches.

Specialized Consulting Services to Achieve Growth and Excellence

Outrun provides effective consulting services to both established businesses and start-ups, specializing in creating growth strategies, optimizing market entry, improving business efficiency and unlocking new verticals.

Speaking about the company’s goals, co-founder Michael Pötscher describes Outrun as follows: “Our mission is to provide practical and strategic guidance to companies to overcome the challenges they face in fintech, crypto and Web3 and to drive sustainable growth. With decades of experience scaling businesses, we work closely with business leaders to provide actionable insights and deliver results.”

Pioneering Support for New Initiatives

Outrun will provide access to pre-seed funding, as well as product and marketing guidance. The studio’s primary goal is to successfully position early-stage startups and help them scale.

Co-founder Elbruz Yılmaz: “Our focus is on turning innovative concepts into successful businesses. At Outrun, we blend innovative ideas with capital, resources, and talent to accelerate growth. We partner with visionary founders to facilitate market entry, optimize fundraising, and ensure successful launches. By focusing our resources on the most promising ideas, we help startups achieve success.”

Executive Team

The firm’s executive team consists of highly experienced professionals with significant achievements in the fintech, venture capital, consumer and crypto/Web3 spaces.

Elbruz Yilmaz, partner at 3TS Capital Partners, previously a senior vice president at Paysafe and general manager at Bitpanda, has a strong track record of driving strategic growth across a variety of industries. Yilmaz also has expertise in growth strategies, venture capital, payments, and crypto exchange operations. Michael Pötscher has ten years of C-Level Marketing experience in scale-up and start-up mentoring. He has led the way in marketing and organization for many companies under his leadership, driving growth, innovation, and marketing efficiency. Franz Steinbeiß specializes in corporate finance and M&A, working on strategic financial growth in the crypto and gaming payments sectors. His accomplishments and track record include leading Bitpanda’s European M&A expansion, leading high-impact valuation projects at PwC, and driving partnerships and crypto integration at Paysafe. Jamie Brew stands out as a strategic expert with a strong track record of driving growth and innovation. Known for his strategic insights, he has curated influential educational content and industry reports, managed high-impact partnerships, and developed growth strategies that have significantly benefited Bitpanda and Paysafe. Samuel Collins is noted for his work in international growth, partnerships, and fundraising. His leadership of high-profile fundraising campaigns and global product growth strategies have been recognized as significant industry milestones.