Jean-Denis Greze
Chief Technology Officer at Plaid, with prior experience at Dropbox and a prolific angel investor.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 50min
20VC: Why Hiring in Tech is Broken and Founders Need to be as Good at Firing as they are Hiring, Why Product Differentiation is Unsustainable & Why the Current Generation of Tech Employees are Entitled and What Needs to Change with Jean-Denis Greze @ Plai
Jean-Denis Greze, CTO at Plaid and ex-Director of Engineering at Dropbox, shares his insights on the tech landscape. He discusses the critical need for founders to master firing as much as hiring and reflects on his own hiring missteps. Greze argues that product differentiation is fading and emphasizes the need for startups to pivot amid market saturation. He also highlights the value of relevant work experience over impressive titles, urging startups to focus on adaptability in candidates for long-term success.
May 21, 2025 • 54min
E46: Ex-Plaid CTO on Why Tax is the Ultimate AI Challenge, with Jean-Denis Greze
Jean-Denis Greze, Co-founder and CEO of Town and former CTO of Plaid, dives into the challenges of tax preparation for small businesses. He discusses the innovative use of AI to automate processes while still emphasizing the role of human expertise. The conversation explores the startup's origin, unique opportunities in the small business sector, and the evolving landscape of tax technology. Jean-Denis also shares insights on market dynamics and the transformative potential of AI, revealing why he believes tax is the ultimate AI challenge.
