Henrique Dubugras

Henrique Dubugras, the 27-year-old co-founder and CEO of Brex, shares his front-row seat experience during the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. He discusses Brex's rapid transformation from a corporate card provider to a vital financial services platform. Dubugras reflects on the panic-driven nature of the crisis, the unique opportunities it presented for neobanks, and how digital banking reshaped customer behavior. His insights reveal the shifting landscape of the startup ecosystem and the innovative future of fintech.

Henrique Dubugras, Founder and CEO of Brex, dives into his journey of building a transformative financial tech platform. He reveals pivotal advice from Evan Spiegel on effective CEO leadership and shares his biggest hiring blunders while emphasizing the art of spotting A* talent. The discussion also explores when to launch secondary products and the importance of keeping product messaging clear amidst growth. Henrique candidly reflects on lessons learned from Brex's rapid expansion and the balance required in navigating the fintech landscape.

Henrique Dubugras, Co-CEO and co-founder of Brex, teams up with Anu Hariharan, Managing Director at Y Combinator and early Brex investor, to discuss the fintech's tumultuous year. They reveal how Brex pivoted to focus on startups during the pandemic, faced backlash over service changes, and made the tough choice to lay off employees for profitability. They also dive into their new software, Empower, aimed at simplifying compliance, and share insights on navigating competition and attracting talent in a challenging landscape.