About Kiip

Our vision

At Kiip, we recognize that today's payment systems are relics of the past. We believe that the technology now exists to revolutionize these systems, but the world remains anchored in an outdated structure. This system, riddled with middlemen, has grown increasingly complex and resistant to change, maintaining a status quo that benefits those who profit from it at the expense of innovation.

Our mission

Our mission is to cut through this outdated framework, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, drastically reducing fees and introducing a new standard for user loyalty and retention. We are here to transform payments - making them not just cheaper and more secure but also more connected and beneficial to all participants.

What we do

Kiip empowers businesses to transform their payment processes. By integrating our solution, partners enable seamless, secure transactions that turn payments from an operational cost into a valuable revenue stream. Enhance user experience, strengthen customer loyalty and unlock new growth opportunities with Kiip.

Be a part of the movement to transform payments. Step into a future where the payment system is as modern as the technology it is built on. Let’s revolutionize the industry together and pave the way for a more efficient, user-friendly payment experience.

The Team

We are a team with backgrounds from economics, technology, sales and design.

  • Asgeir Sognefest

    Founder

    Asgeir brings 11 years of deep blockchain infrastructure expertise and holds a Master's in Software Development. As co-founder of dOrg, he helped build a technology consultancy that has delivered blockchain solutions for the Ethereum Foundation, eToro, Safe, Compound Finance, and Amnesty International since 2018. A pioneer in stablecoin adoption, dOrg has paid all team members exclusively in stablecoins since 2018, while Asgeir has been building and transacting with stablecoin infrastructure for almost a decade - making him one of the industry's most experienced practitioners in blockchain payment systems.

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  • Maren Sognefest

    Co-Founder

    Maren is a B2B sales expert with a Master's in Innovation and Economics who leads marketing and finance at Kiip. She brings years of enterprise sales experience to drive our go-to-market strategy while managing financial operations. Her expertise in selling complex technical solutions helps translate Kiip's blockchain infrastructure into clear ROI for platform customers, ensuring we solve real payment problems at scale.

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  • Ronny-André Steinslett

    Tech Lead

    Ronny is a tech wizard with experience from multiple startups, including his role at Firi and as CTO at InvestorWeb, where he developed their technical infrastructure. His expertise is driving our technical capacity and helping us achieve our goals.

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  • Maria Tysse Hordvik

    Customer Experience Lead

    Maria, our Customer Experience Lead! Currently pursuing a master’s degree in UI design, she brings a fresh perspective to our team with her passion for creating intuitive user experiences and her understanding what users truly need. In addition to her design expertise, Maria is well-versed in social media.

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Our values

Our core values are more than just words - they are the foundation of everything we do.

Our products are practical, valuable and accessible: All products are developed in collaboration with those who need the technology, so we are confident that everything we develop is practical and valuable for customers. Our products are accessible to everyone and are not limited by competence or location.

We stay ahead: Innovation is at the core of our business. We are experts in the technology, continuously stay updated and see practical use cases before others.

We create value by doing smart, but difficult things: We have stamina and accomplish what others thought was impossible.