Welcome back for Season Two of the Fintech OG series!

We're kicking it off with fintech founders Jason Gardner and Ken Lin, who share their experiences building Marqeta and Credit Karma, highlighting both the challenges and successes they faced along the way.

They discuss industry highs and lows, including regulatory hurdles and unexpected partnerships that shaped their companies. Both founders express optimism about the future of fintech, particularly around emerging markets and AI-driven solutions. They also share personal stories, from navigating stress as founders to unexpected hobbies, giving a candid view of life behind their entrepreneurial journeys.

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