I’m Arthur Karapetian, Co-founder and CEO of Text’nPayMe, a fintech deep-tech startup redefining how people send and receive money. Our payment keyboard enables banks and telecoms to embed seamless, secure transactions directly into any social or messaging app, eliminating the friction of app-switching and poor UX that holds back digital finance adoption.
Traction speaks louder than words - we’ve already secured a collaboration with Orange, one of the world’s largest telecom groups, to integrate Text’nPayMe within their Orange Money app in Africa, reaching over 80 million users across 17 countries.
I’ve spent years navigating the high-stakes world of fintech and deep tech, learning that success isn’t just about building great products - it’s about timing, adaptability, and execution. Startups live and die by the strength of their vision and the clarity of their pitch. And that’s something I take seriously.
Just last week, I had the opportunity to pitch Text’nPayMe at Plug and Play's International Accelerator Expo Day - a major milestone for us. You can check out my pitch here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karapetianarthur_textnpayme-at-plug-and-play-international-activity-7299803562052575232-DFnP
Joining this competition isn’t just about winning - it’s about pushing limits, refining the message, and seizing every opportunity to take a startup to the next level. The chance to pitch on "This Week in Startups" and gain exposure to Silicon Valley investors and networks is exactly the kind of challenge I thrive on.
The future of money is conversational, Text’nPayMe is making it happen. Join us now and together let's make Text'nPayMe the global standard for payments, so that soon anyone, anywhere can simply say - Text and Pay Me.
I’m ready to take this pitch global - see you on stage! 🚀