Sequence ERP's Blas Pegenaute on AI Accounting

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Previously titled “From Parties to Platforms: Swiss Fintech CEO on AI Accounting for Startups” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 10, 2026

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Recorded26 Jun 2025

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What if one platform could handle your startup’s banking, accounting, and invoicing—all automated? In this episode of Startuprad.io, we talk to Blas Pegenaute, CEO of Sequence ERP, a Swiss fintech startup redefining what accounting software can do for small businesses and freelancers. Blas shares his founder story—starting in nightlife, moving through hospitality, and eventually building an AI-driven accounting platform that now holds a FINMA license to act as a light bank. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: How Sequence ERP automates accounting with AI agents Why SME accounting in Switzerland is so fragmented What investors really want in early SaaS rounds How to bootstrap and scale in a conservative market Building and retaining high-performance startup teams Vision 2026: Merging ERP, AI, and banking in one product 🎙 Guest Spotlight: Blas Pegenaute is the CEO of Sequence ERP and a veteran entrepreneur with a background in international business, nightlife promotion, and hospitality. His fintech startup is setting a new standard for full-stack accounting tools built specifically for SMEs and freelancers in Europe. 💬 Like what you hear? Follow Startuprad.io, subscribe on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. Don’t forget to share the episode with your team or network! 📓 Show NotesGuest Name: Blas Pegenaute, CEO of Sequence ERP Blog Post: http://startuprad.io/post/ai-accounting-software-the-swiss-startup-automating-bookkeeping-with-sequence-erp Key Resources: FINMA Overview: https://www.finma.ch/en/ Startuprad.io Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Automating SME Bookkeeping 02:20 – Blas’ Entrepreneurial Journey 05:00 – What’s Broken in Traditional Accounting Software 09:45 – Product-Market Fit in the Swiss SaaS Market 14:10 – Fundraising Tips for SaaS Startups 18:25 – What Makes Full-Stack Fintech Unique 24:40 – AI Agents and the Future of Accounting 28:50 – Startup Team Culture at Sequence 33:00 – Vision 2026: AI ERP Meets Embedded Banking

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