Daniel Eberhard

Daniel Eberhard, Founder and CEO of KOHO, a fintech company dedicated to empowering Canadians, shares insights on team dynamics and the impact of AI on business efficiency. He discusses the balance between data and intuition in product development while encouraging a lean staffing approach to boost productivity. Eberhard also dives into the challenges of Canada’s tech identity compared to the US and reflects on the importance of cultural resilience amidst an evolving economic landscape. His humorous anecdotes add a delightful touch to this engaging conversation.

Join Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple), Daniel Eberhard (Koho), Dax Dasilva (Lightspeed), Stuart Lombard (Ecobee), and Tobi Lütke (Shopify) as they dissect the ever-evolving tech landscape. They discuss the cyclical nature of innovation and the pressing need for personal accountability among entrepreneurs. Topics include the importance of adaptability in leadership, fostering local talent, and the balance between government policies and entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the role of creativity and community engagement as essential to driving growth in Canada’s tech ecosystem.

Daniel Eberhard, founder of KOHO, discusses his early days starting a renewable energy company, helping Canada's underbanked, and views on building a great team. Topics include how he used $1000 to raise $1M, rethinking credit building, instant pay for employees, future plans for wealth tools at KOHO, scaling and adapting product decisions, favorite books, movies, and podcasts, and coping with challenges.