Daniel Simon
Founder and CEO of Coast, a verticalized commercial payments and fuel-card platform for fleet-centric businesses; previously co-founder of Bread, which was acquired for around $500M. Discusses product differentiation versus incumbents, fundraising, and scaling specialty fintech.
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May 2, 2024 • 53min
Fleet Card Masterclass with Coast Founder Daniel Simon
Daniel Simon, Founder of Coast, shares insights on the complexities of fleet payments and Coast's innovative solutions. Topics include challenges in fleet payments, strategic partnerships in fleet management, compliance in Fintech, and the transition to electric vehicles in commercial fleets.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 34min
$500M Founder: Avoid These Critical Mistakes When Competing With Incumbents - A convo w/ Daniel Simon, Coast CEO
Daniel Simon, Founder and CEO of Coast, shares invaluable insights from his journey in fintech, notably after co-founding Bread, which sold for $500M. He discusses the key to competing with large incumbents by emphasizing product differentiation and maintaining a mobile-first approach. Daniel also delves into effective fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with investors, and innovative customer acquisition methods. His passion for revolutionizing financial services shines through as he outlines exciting plans for Coast's future.
