Rocket science, fintech innovation, and FinScan. What do these 3 things have in common?
- FinScan
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
FinScan’s COO Deborah Overdeput began her career as an engineer working on fault-tolerant computing systems before moving into leadership roles across fintech, strategy, and operations. Over time, her focus shifted from building technology to helping organisations translate complex systems into meaningful outcomes for customers and markets. Today, as COO of Innovative Systems, she works at the intersection of product, growth, and global execution while also supporting the next generation of leaders through mentoring and initiatives like Walk Away, a book she co-authored that explores pivotal career decisions of women in leadership role.
She was recently profiled in We Are TechWomen. Read this article to learn:
How her early career in rocket science influenced the way she leads today
What experiences in her work across organizational ecosystems helped her most when she stepped into leadership roles
What lessons have stayed with her from building and scaling teams
How she keeps a balance between technical depth and customer value
How the moments when she was overlooked shaped the culture she creates today
How she sees AI supporting the organization of the future
Deb continues to be inspired by the evolution of technology because with that comes the opportunity to solve meaningful problems and rethink how organisations create value.