Entrepreneurs on Fire Spend Management and the Wave of Change in Fintech with Thejo Kote: An EOFire Classic from 2021
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Apr 5, 2025 Thejo Kote, co-founder and CEO of Airbase, shares his insights into the evolution of spend management in fintech. With a background in tech from his earlier venture, Automatic, acquired by Sirius XM, he emphasizes the importance of solving real problems that ignite passion. Kote discusses how to achieve product-market fit and the significance of maintaining control and independence in business. He also highlights the necessity for unified financial platforms as small companies scale up, blending innovation with meaningful entrepreneurial pursuits.
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Passion over Money
- Focus on doing interesting and passion-driven work.
- Money will follow naturally from pursuing your passions.
Thejo Kote's Background
- Thejo Kote, originally from India, pursued entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley.
- He founded Automatic, a connected car platform, which was acquired by Sirius XM.
Idea Generation
- Life experience and observing pain points are key for generating business ideas.
- Speaking with potential customers provides valuable insights for product development.
