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Zach Perret: The Survival Story of a Fintech Giant
Feb 25, 2025
Zach Perret, Co-founder and CEO of Plaid—a fintech innovation leader—shares his journey from facing rejection by nearly 100 VCs to transforming financial data movement online. He discusses the challenges of navigating resistance within the banking industry and the pivotal role of lighthouse customers in refining Plaid’s services. Perret emphasizes the importance of resilience, collaboration, and leveraging feedback to drive success in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.
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- Resilience is crucial for startups, as each day they survive offers another opportunity to achieve success despite challenges.
- Building trust with early adopters significantly impacts startup growth, as seen with Plaid's initial clients like Venmo and Robinhood.
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The Importance of Survival in Startups
Survival is essential for startups to have the opportunity to achieve greatness. Many entrepreneurs often overlook the fact that the decision to give up is what ultimately leads to failure. Instead, startups thrive when their founders exhibit resilience by continuing to show up and push forward, even during difficult times. Each day that a startup remains operational represents another chance for it to find success, regardless of the challenges faced.
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