Iqram Magdon-Ismail

Iqram Magdon-Ismail, co-founder of Venmo and founder of Jelly, explores the evolution of payment technologies and the need for genuine social connections. He shares the quirky origin of Venmo from a forgotten wallet and reveals the nail-biting moments when Wells Fargo threatened to shut them down. Iqram critiques modern startups for being too polished and metrics-driven, and discusses Jelly's mission to bring authenticity back to social media using video and crypto. He also reflects on the unique mindset immigrant founders bring to innovation.